Level 5 Award in the Management of Water Efficiency

This qualification is suited for Water Network Field Managers, Operational Managers, Project Managers, Department Heads, Specialist Managers, and Senior and Middle Managers with an interest in this topic.

Water efficiency is about using water smarter to reduce waste and make the most of this precious resource. Even in the UK, where rain is common, water scarcity remains a challenge due to seasonal shortages and the energy-intensive processes required to manage supplies. Water efficiency not only preserves resources and cuts costs but also reduces the carbon footprint of water management, protecting biodiversity and combating climate change. Every drop saved helps safeguard our planet’s future.

Overview of the Qualification – Main Themes

Understand why water conservation is important and the interconnections with environmental and economic factors
Understand water usage patterns and the significance of Per Capita Consumption (PCC) in effective water management
Understand strategies for encouraging water-saving behaviours
Evaluate and distinguish between a range of water efficiency products
Apply stakeholder management principles to water efficiency initiatives
Understand the underlying principles and core elements of the Day Zero campaign
Understand environmental legislation related to water efficiency and the implications for the water sector
Understand the structural division between retail & wholesale operations and the implications for water efficiency
Understand the essential components of water company water resource management plans
Understand the impact of the key challenges and opportunities for promoting water efficiency within the water sector
Understand what is required to develop a water efficiency strategy

Assessment

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge and/or skills described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.

Upon successful completion of their qualification, learners are able to progress to further learning within the suite of Water Level 5 Qualifications – i.e. completing an Award or Certificate and topping up to Foundation Degree and on to Honours Degree.

Learners may also wish to further their ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other qualifications.

Summary – Award

Level	5
Number of Credits	3
Guided Learning Hours	24
Course Duration	3 Days
Course pre-requisites	There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.