The Level 3 Award and Diploma in Understanding Waste Water Treatment

This qualification is designed for Waste Water Treatment Technicians and Operators.

The qualification will develop your technical skills and understanding of Water Production and improve your performance. It will encourage a thorough understanding of the Water Treatment Process to foster business improvement.

Overview of the Qualification – Main Themes

Understand the regulatory and legislative framework in which the water industry operates
Understand the regulatory compliance framework used by water industry regulators
Understand the implication of climate change for the water industry and the remedial measures required to address this
Understand best practice for preliminary treatment of wastewater
Understand best practice for primary treatment of wastewater
Understand best practice for fixed film biological treatment
Understand best practice for suspended growth (activated sludge) treatment
Understand best practice processing of Trade Effluent in line with regulatory requirements
Understand best practice for tertiary treatment
Understand best practice for sludge collection and treatment
Understand best practice for chemical storage
Understand best practice for nuisance control
Understand the requirements for an effective supply chain management within the water industry
Understand hydraulics for wastewater treatment processes
Understand engineering principles in relation to wastewater treatment
Understand best practice for process control in wastewater treatment
Understand the importance and application of innovation within the water sector
Understand the importance and application of resilience within the water sector

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	3
Number of Credits	2
Guided Learning Hours	50
Course Duration	5 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.

Summary – Diploma

Level	3
Number of Credits	3
Guided Learning Hours	80
Course Duration	5 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.