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A highly interactive training course on
Water Industry Fundamentals
Training course overview
Water use globally spans various applications, from food and agricultural production to industrial processes and electricity generation. While the economic value of water is often highlighted, its true significance goes beyond economics—water is irreplaceable and essential for life. Ineffective coordination among stakeholders frequently leads to water waste and misuse.
Given the critical nature of water management, it is essential for professionals in the water industry to be well-versed in fundamental and contemporary principles related to water use, including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and legal considerations. This Water Industry Fundamentals training course is designed to provide this essential knowledge. This Water Industry Fundamentals training course will develop the skills to determine the suitability of water for different applications & the basic water treatment techniques.
This Coventry Academy training course will feature:
- Review of Basic Sectors in the Water Industry: Understanding global water use and reuse across different sectors.
- Detailed Requirements for Water Quality and Quantity: Examining the specific needs for water in various domestic and industrial contexts.
- Introduction to Water Composition: Exploring the basics of water chemistry, microbiology, and physical properties, along with associated risks and limitations.
- Major Water Treatment Techniques: Learning about methods for treating potable water and wastewater.
- Maintenance and Monitoring of Water Systems: Managing water systems in compliance with Environmental, Legal, and HSE requirements as per international regulations and guidelines.
What are the goals?
By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the diversity of water usage applications worldwide
- Develop the skills to determine the suitability of water for different applications
- Analyse the risks and restrictions that apply to water use and make appropriate decisions
- Understand the basic water treatment techniques and where to apply them
- Develop a good understanding of the concepts of water chemistry and microbiology
- Understand the legal and HSE requirements that relate to water use and reuse
Who is this training course for?
This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals in the water industry, but will greatly benefit:
- Project managers
- Professionals involved in the regulatory monitoring of water quality
- Engineers involved in the monitoring and maintenance of water systems in the Process Industries
- Professionals involved in the drafting of guidelines on water quality
- Process engineers in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
- Professionals responsible for water systems in the Healthcare sector and the Hospitality industry
How will this training course be presented?
This Coventry Academy training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes trainer-guided discussions between participants involving their personal experience. In addition, case studies and group exercises will further assist towards comprehending the core issues in the water industry.
Course Outline
Day One: Water Industry Definition
- Water-use figures and latest global reports
- Global water reserves and future forecasts
- Trends in water consumption
- Introduction to the concept of water balance
- Basic processes that use water
- The circular economy concepts in the water industry
Day Two: Introduction to Water Properties and Composition
- Basic water chemistry parameters
- Basic water microbiology definitions
- Physical characteristics of water
- Interpreting water analysis results
- How water interacts with substances and materials within the distribution network
- The scaledepositing and corrosive tendencies of water
Day Three: Drinking Water Industry
- Global reserves and demand forecasts
- Review of International Guidelines and Leading Documents
- Major contaminants in drinking water supplies
- Treatment techniques for drinking water
- Disinfection techniques for drinking water
- Quality control and monitoring regimes
Day Four: Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Industry
- Basic definitions relating to Domestic and Industrial wastewater
- Domestic and industrial wastewater treatment techniques
- Chemical composition of wastewater
- Microbiological characteristics of wastewater
- Treated water re-use for irrigation
- Other uses of treated wastewater - aquifer enrichment
Day Five: HSE and Legal Considerations in the Water Industry
- Introduction to biofouling and water-related diseases
- Special considerations during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Introduction to Evaporative cooling systems and Legionnaires’ disease
- The concepts of Water Pollution and Water Contamination
- Environmental regulations governing treated water disposal
- Public liability of organizations involved in water applications
The certificate
- Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course