Wastewater Treatment TechnologyÂ
Virtual CPD Course | 28 – 30 May 2025
Legible for:Â 2 CPD Points – SAAMA/ECSAÂ |Â 1.8 CPD Credits – SACPCMP
Brief Overview:
A guide on wastewater treatment technology, where we uncover the intricacies of this vital process.
Wastewater treatment is an essential aspect of modern infrastructure, playing a crucial role in protecting public health and the environment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- know how to characterize sewage and wastewater.
- understand the importance and objectives of wastewater treatment and the regulations governing it.
- have a basic knowledge of the different process units at municipal wastewater treatment works and the function of each.
- have a basic knowledge of smaller, decentralized sewage treatment plants and the role they play in urbanization.
- know how to compile a Wastewater Risk Abatement Plan as the most important tool to manage a wastewater treatment system
Course Outline
Session 1: Wastewater Characteristics and Components
- Definitions
- Characteristics of sewage and wastewater
- Sources
- Objectives of wastewater treatment
Session 2: Wastewater standards, regulations, and specifications
- The National Water Act
- Water Use License Applications and General Authorisations
- The Water Services Act
- The National Environmental Management
- Waste Act
- Green Drop Requirements
- Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans
Session 3: Wastewater Treatment Process Units
- Â Preliminary Treatment
- Primary Sedimentation
- Activated Sludge System
- Biological Nutrient Removal
- Biological Filters
- Secondary Clarification
- Disinfection
- Advanced Treatment Systems
Session 4: Small Wastewater Treatment Plants and Advanced Systems
- General approach, design, and regulation
- Batch Reactors
- Rota ng bio-contactors
- Submerged bio-contactors
- Membrane technology
- Pond systems
- Artificial Wetlands
- Latest technologies
Session 5: Wastewater Abatement Planning
- W2RAP Process
- Water Quality Risk Management
- Risk-informed Monitoring Programmes
- Treatment Capacity
- Incident Management
Session 6: Operations and Troubleshooting
- Understanding calculations and math applicable to process optimization
- Hydraulics and flow measurement
- Laboratory and on-site analysis, interpretation, and application
- A holistic approach to process plant optimization and troubleshooting
- Management, logbooks, manuals, safety and housekeeping
Live Session - Zoom Meetings
Duration: 3-Day (Virtual CPD Course)
Price: R7999 Per Delegate
This Course Includes:
- Course Manual
- CPD Certificate of Completion
- One month of access to the course recording
Accreditation Details:
Accredited by:
- The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) with 3 CPD Points
- The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) with 1.8 CPD Credits.
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Testimonials
“What other delegates say about this course”
” The course was excellent, the facilitator is very experienced and knowledgeable, and prepared to share this knowledge.”
“The course was very helpful”
“The course was very well presented and the facilitator is extremely knowledgeable.”
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Cape Town,
South Africa,
7130
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