Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Water treatment plants must reliably deliver safe water that meets quality standards. Operators need sound knowledge of treatment processes, chemistry, equipment and monitoring.
This Aractech course covers raw water quality, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, chemical dosing, sludge handling, monitoring and laboratory testing, process control and safety. Participants solve operational problems in case studies.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand raw water quality and treatment objectives
- Operate coagulation, sedimentation and filtration
- Manage disinfection and chemical dosing
- Monitor water quality and process performance
- Handle sludge and residuals
- Troubleshoot plant operations safely
Who should attend
Target audience
- Water treatment operators
- Utility engineers
- Plant supervisors
- Laboratory technicians
- Maintenance staff
- Municipal water officials
Methodology
Learning approach
- Process presentations
- Calculation exercises
- Case studies
- Troubleshooting workshops
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Water Quality
- Raw water sources
- Quality parameters
- Standards
- Coffee break
- Standards (continued)
- Treatment objectives
- Exercise: Water quality review
Day 2
Clarification
- Coagulation
- Flocculation
- Sedimentation
- Coffee break
- Sedimentation (continued)
- Jar testing
- Lab: Dose calculation
Day 3
Filtration and Disinfection
- Filtration types
- Backwashing
- Disinfection methods
- Coffee break
- Disinfection methods (continued)
- Chlorine dosing
- By-products
Day 4
Monitoring and Control
- Online monitoring
- Laboratory testing
- Process control
- Coffee break
- Process control (continued)
- Records
- Workshop: Monitoring plan
Day 5
Operations and Safety
- Sludge handling
- Chemical safety
- Troubleshooting
- Coffee break
- Troubleshooting (continued)
- Emergency response
- Capstone: Operational problem solving
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Water Treatment Plant Operation (ME-021) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Water treatment operators, Utility engineers, Plant supervisors
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Kuala lumpur, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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