Collection Operation and Maintenance

Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance - Level 4

Looking for a way to improve your employment or progression opportunities within the wastewater collection industry? Then get on board this Diploma in collection Operation and Maintenance – Level 4 to give life to your dreams. This comprehensive Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance course is an esteemed certification that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining a wastewater collection system effectively, provided you have a recognized qualification at level 3 or above in a related disciple to get started with this course.

This intricate course will provide insights into wastewater collection by educating you on gravity sanitary sewers, flow monitoring, flow capacity, flow infiltration and inflow and dye testing. You will get to learn about low pressure system and its operation, followed by modules that will adequately cover the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit programme. The wastewater collection rules and regulations and the summary of clean water act will also be duly discussed through this course to enlighten you on the legal aspects of the construction system.

This Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance course is a great opportunity for you to get your hands on the CMOM program, along with its elements and audits. This course will also provide you with the opportunity to learn about the roles and responsibilities of pre-treatment in wastewater collection. By the end of this course, you will have a great grip on collection operation and maintenance to make significant progress within the industry.

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Limited* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.

The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standards

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*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

What Will I Learn?

• Have a clear understanding of wastewater collection.
• Learn about gravity sanitary sewers, flow monitoring, flow capacity, flow infiltration and inflow and dye testing.
• Learn about the low pressure system description and operation with Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance
• Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance course help to have a clear understanding of wastewater collection rules and regulations.
• Learn about the CMOM programme, along with elements and audits.
• Understand the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Programme.
• Learn about pre-treatment roles and responsibilities.

COURSE CURRICULUM : Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance - Level 04

★ MODULE 01 : Wastewater Collection System Introduction

• Characteristics of Domestic Wastewater
• Wastewater Collection Section

★ MODULE 02 : Understanding Gravity Sanitary Sewers

• Sewer System Capacity Evaluation -Testing and Inspection
• Capacity Limitations

★ MODULE 03 : Flow Monitoring

• permanent and long-term
• temporary
• Instantaneous

★ MODULE 04 : Flow Capacity

• Examples of varioussewer flow measuring devices

★ MODULE 05 : Sewer Cleaning

• Results of Various Flow Velocities
• Sewer Cleaning Methods
• Sewer Cleaning Records
• Parts and Equipment Inventory Question 85
• Owner or Operator -Point to Note

★ MODULE 06 : Infiltration And Inflow

• What is Infiltration/Inflow (I/I)? Assignment Starts Here Question 1
• I&I (Infiltration and Inflow)
• Determining I/I
• Identifying sources of I/I
• Repairing I/I Sources
• Efficient Identification of Excessive I/I
• Sewer System Testing
• Areas Usually Smoke Tested

★ MODULE 07 : Dye Testing

• Sewer System Inspection

★ MODULE 08 : Manhole Section

• Sewer System Inspection Techniques Question 27
• Camera Inspection

★ MODULE 09 : Closed Circuit Television

• Sewer System Rehabilitation
• Root Growth in Pipes
• Problems Caused by Roots inside Sewers
• Tree Roots in Sewer
• Pipes Susceptible to Root Damage
• Root Spread
• Root Growth Control

★ MODULE 10 : Smoking Out Sewer Leaks

• Necessary Equipment
• Blowers
• Smoke Types;
• Safety
• More on Manholes

★ MODULE 11 : Low Pressure System Description And Operation

• Vacuum Sewers Question 137
• Applications
• Vacuum Interface Valves
• Valve Pit Package
• Vacuum Lines
• Review
• Sewer Line Mapping
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Collection Systems O&M Summary
• Common Sewer Problems and Solutions
• Commonly Found Sewer Technology Uses and Applications
• Sewer Cleaning Technology Applications
• More on Sewer Cleaning Procedures
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Cleaning Method Limitation

★ MODULE 12 : Grease

• Grease (FOG) Section
• Cooking Grease
• Grease Trap

★ MODULE 13 : Grease Interceptors

• Plan Checks and Inspections
• Grease Blockages
• Regular Grease Inspection
• Choosing a Grease Hauler
• Keeping up-to-date Records
• Other Types of Devices

★ MODULE 14 : Pumps And Lift Stations Section

• Lift Stations
• Common Hydraulic Terms
• Collection Systems, Lift Stations O&M Section
• Wastewater Pumps
• Operation and Maintenance
• Pumping and Lift Station Chapter Highlights

★ MODULE 15 : Hydrogen Sulfide Section

• Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
• Chronic Effects
• Hazard Information Bulletin
• Hydrogen Sulfide Highlights

★ MODULE 16 : Wastewater Collection Rules And Regulations Section

• Rule to Protect Communities from Overflowing Sewers

★ MODULE 17 : Clean Water Act

• 33 U.S.C. s/s 1251 et seq. (1977)
• In 1972
• Today
• The Future

★ MODULE 18 : Cmom

• Treatment Balance and the Effects of Undesirable Solids
• Costly Maintenance
• Municipality Self-Assessment
• Project Initiation
• Leading Causes of SSOs

★ MODULE 19 : What Are Sanitary Sewer Overflows

• Why do Sewers Overflow?
• Problems that Can Cause Chronic SSOs Include:
• Why are SSOs a Problem?
• How Big is the SSO Problem?

★ MODULE 20 : Combined Sewer Overflows

• Combined Sewer Systems: Challenges, Overflows, and Control Policy

★ MODULE 21 : The Elements Of A Proper Cmom Program

• Utility Specific
• Purposeful
• Goal-Oriented
• Uses Performance Measures
• Periodically Evaluated
• Available In Writing
• Implemented by Trained Personnel
• What MOM programs should be audited?
• What are the elements of a proper Self-Audit?
• Are there federal grants or other compliance assistance resources available to conduct a Self-Audit?
• What Costs are Involved with Reducing or Eliminating SSOs?
• The proposed rule would establish
• More Specifically, CMOM will Require Facilities

★ MODULE 22 : Overflow Response Plan

• System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
• Potential Performance Indicators

★ MODULE 23 : Cmom Audits

• Communication/Notification
• Implementation
• Proposed Deadlines for CMOM Documentation After Permit Issuance
• Continuous Training
• Routine Preventative O&M Activities –Wastewater Collection Lines

★ MODULE 24 : National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

• State NPDES Programs
• Stormwater Management
• Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOS)
• Coal Mining
• Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)
• WET is used in NPDES permits in two fundamental ways
• Types of Regulated Pollutants

★ MODULE 25 : Pretreatment Roles And Responsibilities

• EPA Headquarters
• Regions
• Approval Authorities (EPA Regions and delegated States)
• Control Authorities (POTWs, States, or EPA Regions)
• Industrial Users
• What Types of Businesses are Subject to Pretreatment Regulations?
• Prohibited Discharge Standards

Access Duration

The Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of Assessment

In order to complete the Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance - Level 4 successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance at QLS Level 4 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-04875

Awarding Body (Accreditation)

The Quality Licence Scheme has long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. The Quality Licence Scheme combines over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, The Quality Licence Scheme also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

• Students
• Job seekers
• Professionals related to wastewater collection
• Collection System Manager
• Water Treatment Operator
• Anyone interested in learning about collection operation and maintenance

• Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
• A recognised qualification at level 3 or above in any discipline.

• Collection System Manager
• Wastewater Operations Manager
• Collection System Maintenance Manager
• Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician
• Wastewater Treatment Specialist
• Water Treatment Operator - £23,153 per annum

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Diploma in Collection Operation and Maintenance at QLS Level 4

Digital certificate - Included