Advanced Diploma in Wastewater Treatment and Recycling (Free Online Course)
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Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
20 - 30 hours
Pace
Full time, Part time
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* Free Online Course
Introduction
This free online course examines water treatment technologies and their applications, such as producing usable water from wastewater. The course covers the theories and principles involved in wastewater treatment. Topics include wastewater treatment units, treatment systems and processes, re-use criteria and recycling. This course will be of interest to those studying engineering or environmental-related subjects.
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This Free Online Course Includes:
- 20-30 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This free online course explores the principles, theories and technologies involved in wastewater treatment and recycling. In this instructor-led, video-based course you will examine the causes and characteristics of wastewater, including issues such as input waste, space and financial budgets.
You will examine numerous treatments and approaches and tackle issues including scope, demand, decision making and recycling requirements. You will learn about natural and unnatural pollutants and specific treatment units and processes. Issues and challenges associated with conventional treatment processes are discussed, including why some cities fail to achieve desired outcomes or sufficient water quality.
Finally, you will analyse various recycling options and regulatory requirements. This course will be of interest to those studying engineering or environmental-related subjects, as well as those working in government and service industries. Start this course here.
Module 1
Introduction to Wastewater
In this module, learning expectations and the basics of wastewater management, including terms, definitions and distinctions are discussed.
Module 2
Wastewater Generation and Characteristics
In this module, you will learn how wastewater is generated, estimating quantities and how this data is used to design sewerage systems.
Module 3
Quality Parameters
In this module, learn about the parameters used to measure the quality of wastewater.
Module 4
Pollutants in Wastewater
In this module, the fate and transport of contaminants discharged in rivers or streams and how they can be monitored.
Module 5
Preliminary and Primary Treatments
In this module, cases and conditions of mass balance and reactors and steps involved in preliminary and primary treatments of wastewater.
Module 6
Secondary Treatments
In this module, secondary treatments; are principles and processes involved in the use of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants, to remove organic matter.
Module 7
Anaerobic Process
In this module, anaerobic processes in wastewater treatment, include types of microorganisms and how they function in anaerobic reactors.
Module 8
Sludge Management
In this module, learn about sludge management processes; processing, thickening, stabilization, conditioning, dewatering and hygienisation.
Module 9
Tertiary (Advanced) Treatment Processes
In this module, tertiary or advanced treatments of wastewater, including nitrification-denitrification, adsorption, membrane processes and chemical treatment solutions.
Module 10
Current Treatment Approaches
In this module, learn about alternative wastewater treatment processes that are becoming more popular due to their inherent advantages.
Module 11
Wastewater Recycling
In this module, learn about trends in wastewater recycling and reuse, including risks, challenges and global practices.
Module 12
Technology Selection and Decision Making
In this module, learn about the risks and challenges in wastewater recycling, including technology selection, decision making and public acceptance.
Module 13
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Recognize the value of wastewater as a resource.
- Summarise the causes of wastewater generation.
- Evaluate technologies for wastewater treatment.
- Explain the main approaches and techniques for wastewater treatment.
- Discuss issues and challenges in wastewater treatment and recycling.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
If water is the new currency, do we have enough water to waste? Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators hold fast to the premise that everything that goes into a sewer is not garbage. They manage a system of machines to treat stormwater and piped wastewater received from houses and businesses.