Water Treatment Diploma

Diploma in Water Treatment - Level 4

Water treatment is an important process that intends to improve the quality of water to use it for various purposes. The process of water treatment involves the contribution of specialised plants, processes and systems, which are utilised to ensure the wellbeing of all lives that consume water. Therefore, it is essential to be well-versed with these aspects of water treatment to get into the industry, and this Diploma in Water Treatment at QLS Level 4 (USA Standards) has been developed to help you with that. This course will extensively cover the areas of water treatment to shape you into a skilled professional in the subject, provided you have a qualification at level 4 or above in a related discipline.

This course will start off with an introduction to the concept of water treatment and its importance in the modern world. You will then move onto learn the concept of chlorination, its importance and its byproducts, after which the course will walk you through the essentials of water disinfection and its byproducts. This course also aims to strengthen your knowledge about oxidation chemistry and oxidizing agents that play a significant role in disinfecting water from dangerous bacteria and viruses.

The course curriculum has also given consideration to the various water disinfection methods and waterborne pathogens to keep you more informed. Since this course focuses on molding you into a water treatment professional, a few modules will also look into issues such as leading teams within the water treatment works, work policies and procedures of water works and many more.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Imperial Learning Limited* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. 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 Quality Licence Scheme, 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 qualifications.

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.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Imperial Learning Limited

Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standard

Why study at South London College?

South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.

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What Will I Learn?

• Become introduced to water treatment
• Learn about chlorination, and chlorination byproducts
• Acquire the skills and knowledge to lead a team in water treatment works
• Learn about disinfection essentials and the disinfection byproducts
• Gain an understanding of the oxidation chemistry and the oxidising agents
• Understand the work policies and procedures of water treatment works
• Understand about water disinfection methods and waterborne pathogens

COURSE CURRICULUM

★ MODULE 01 : Waterborne Pathogens

• Bacterial Diseases
• Viral-Caused Diseases
• Protozoan Caused Diseases
• Common Waterborne Diseases
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Review
• More on Waterborne Pathogens
• Introduction to Alternative Disinfectants
• Bacteriological Monitoring Section

★ MODULE 02 : Bacteriological Monitoring

• Positive or Coliform Present Results
• Heterotrophic Plate Count
• Computing and Reporting
• Total Coliforms
• Understanding Coliforms
• Escherichia Coli Section
• Membrane Filter Total Coliform Technique

★ MODULE 03 : Waterborne Viruses Introduction

• Sampling Procedures
• Cryptosporidium and Giardia Analysis
• Ground-Water Sample Collection
• Understanding Bacteriophage
• Modern Water Treatment Disinfectants

★ MODULE 04 : Chlorination Introduction

• Chlorine Introduction
• Pathophysiology
• Mechanism of Activity
• Solubility Effects
• Early Response to Chlorine Gas
• Immediate Effects
• Pathological Findings
• Where Chlorine is Found and How it is Used
• Immediate Signs and Symptoms of Chlorine Exposure
• How People can Protect Themselves, and What they Should do if they are Exposed to Chlorine
• Chlorine’s Appearance and Odor
• Disinfection Essentials
• Chlorination Equipment Requirement Section
• Chlorinator Components
• Chlorine Health Hazard Section
• The Manufacture and Transportation of Chlorine
• Evacuation and Emergency Procedures
• Major Leak

★ MODULE 05 : Understanding Disinfection

• Chlorine (DDBP)
• The History of Chlorination
• Halogen Section

★ MODULE 06 : Disinfection Rules

• Bromate
• Microbe Review
• Disinfection Supplement

★ MODULE 07 : Chlorination Byproducts

• Using DPD Method for Chlorine Residuals
• Understanding Combined Chlorine Residual
• Understanding Amperometric Titration
• Sodium Hypochlorite
• Onsite Hypochlorite Generation

★ MODULE 08 : Sodium Hypochlorite Section

• Sodium Hypochlorite Exposure
• Troubleshooting Hypochlorination Problems
• Shock Chlorination —Well Maintenance

★ MODULE 09 : Calcium Hypochlorite Section

• Chlorine-Based Disinfectants Chloramines
• Chloramine Section
• Chlorine Production Section
• System Operation
• Sodium Hydroxide Dilution
• Hydrochloric Acid

★ MODULE 10 : Oxidizing Agents

• Chlorine Dioxide Section
• Chlorine Dioxide Advantages
• Phosphine
• Chlorine Dioxide Testing Methods

★ MODULE 11 : Water Disinfection Methods Review

• Alternatives Methods for Water Disinfection
• Photoelectric Cell

★ MODULE 12 : Ozone Section

• Alternate Disinfectants Section
• Common Water Treatment and Distribution Chemicals

Access Duration

The 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 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 Water Treatment at QLS 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 Water Treatment at QLS Level 4 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-04893

Awarding Body (Accreditation)

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

• Wastewater Personnel
• Professionals employed in jobs related to chlorination
• Water Treatment Operators
• Environmental Scientists
• Anyone wanting to learn about water treatment works

• 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.

• Water Treatment Operator - £23,153 per annum
• Environmental Scientist - £26,720 per annum
• Water Resources Operator
• Certified Water Operator

Other jobs you can get

• Water Operator
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included