Training & e-Learning

INITIAL LEARNING (i)

 Initial learning delivers the entry-level knowledge for new technical personnel who attend Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technology or those who are involved in decisions regarding the management of the process and technology. Initial learning is suitable for operators, technicians, scientists and managers who are interested in engaging with process and technology knowledge on a more in-depth level.

Applied Chemistry for Wastewater Treatment Technology.

Applied chemistry considerations introduce the techniques that effectively resolve the difference in actual performance of a system, as opposed to the expected proposed outcomes, generated for engineering texts and academic learning.

Because the conditions in an in-service wastewater process are significantly different from research and academic proposals, individuals who are new to the industry are often overwhelmed with the misunderstood principles of taught knowledge that cannot be applied to the active process. 

The in-service systems do not obey the taught rules to make it easy to understand (Pedagogy), but without the background knowledge of the rule that should apply, it would be very difficult to find the exception that breaks the rule.

Learning how to spot the exceptions from physical and data observations, and using background knowledge to construct the prevailing chemistry, forms the basis of the Applied Chemistry approach to expert problem-solving. (Andragogy)

The technical learning resources are developed specifically for the UK Wastewater Treatment sector, and approach the process with the inclusion of the necessary applied chemistry skills needed to effectively problem solve on process technology. 

Which training is suitable for you

There are several institutions in the UK that offer training courses that range between just a couple of contact hours, to two/three-year apprentice and diploma training. All these courses are aimed at training individuals from diverse backgrounds and only to a minimum entry level standard.

In order to effectively problem solve, design and optimise Wastewater Treatment technologies and processes, in-depth knowledge of the natural science disciplines chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology is required, as they make up 95% of the skills needed. Further to that, an aptitude for mathematics and statistics and a desire to engage with complex problem solving in applied chemistry, are good attributes to achieve performance goals.

Wastewater process science is an applied chemistry discipline, and it is for this reason that practical skills training and on-site training are most effective, especially for the Initial learning level. In modern times Environmental Chemistry and Nature Based Solutions define the discipline and technology integration, of Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technology.