WTTP 1891 - Water Treatment Lab

Course Description

This course offers hands-on practical training, which is integral to the development of future operators. Students progress through practical experiences involving basic electrical and instrumentation, mechanical system maintenance, laboratory procedures and plant operation fundamentals.

Learning outcomes

• Conduct tests to analyse the chemistry of water for successful operation, maintenance, and problem-solving.
• Perform basic electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical system maintenance.
• Perform cross-connection assembly across a variety of devices.
• Apply appropriate safety procedures.
• Demonstrate the principles of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.

Course topics

• Module A: Water Treatment Plant Operations, Record Keeping, and Operator Communications
• Module B: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
• Module C: Water Quality Laboratory Protocols and Procedures

Required text and materials

There is no required textbook for this course.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 70% or higher on the overall course

Prerequisites

Industry experience or completion of all year 1 WTTP courses.