An intensive professional development training course on
Water Industry Fundamentals
Acquiring Core Knowledge in Water Applications
Why Choose Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course?
Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of how water shapes every major sector of modern life, from agriculture and manufacturing to power generation and environmental protection. While water is often evaluated only through economic lenses, its true value lies far beyond cost—water is essential, irreplaceable, and central to every living and industrial system. Misuse, overuse, and the absence of proper coordination between stakeholders often lead to unnecessary waste, making informed water management an urgent global need.
This Water Industry Fundamentals Course equips professionals with essential knowledge covering water use, reuse, quality requirements, and the scientific principles that determine its suitability for different applications. Participants gain practical awareness of water chemistry, microbiology, physical properties, and associated risks that affect both domestic and industrial operations.
In addition, the Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course highlights major water treatment processes, including potable water production and wastewater management. It also explains how maintenance, monitoring, and compliance with HSE and legal frameworks protect public health and ensure safe water distribution. By the end of the course, participants will have a strengthened understanding of the technical and regulatory foundations required to manage water resources responsibly and effectively.
What are the Goals?
This Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course provides participants with the essential skills needed to understand water quality, water treatment methods, and the risks associated with water usage across different sectors. It offers insight into modern water-use trends and the scientific principles that determine how water behaves, interacts with materials, and supports different processes.
By the end of this Water Industry Fundamentals Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the global diversity of water-use applications and consumption patterns
- Assess water suitability for domestic, industrial, and environmental purposes
- Analyse risks, limitations, and restrictions associated with water use
- Understand fundamental water treatment techniques and their applications
- Build a solid understanding of water chemistry and microbiology
- Apply legal, regulatory, and HSE requirements related to water use and reuse
Who is this Training Course for?
This Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course is designed for professionals involved in water system design, water quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance. It is equally valuable for individuals responsible for water treatment, distribution, and environmental protection across domestic and industrial sectors.
This Water Industry Fundamentals Course is ideal for:
- Project Managers involved in water-related operations
- Regulatory professionals responsible for water quality oversight
- Engineers monitoring and maintaining water systems in industrial facilities
- Professionals drafting water quality guidelines and compliance documents
- Process Engineers working in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
- Water system specialists in Healthcare and Hospitality sectors
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Water Industry Fundamentals Training Course is delivered through a combination of interactive discussions, practical case studies, and group exercises designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of water management principles. Guided by expert facilitators, participants will explore real challenges encountered in water systems, gaining insight into scientific, operational, and regulatory considerations.
Training delivery incorporates:
- Trainer-led discussions and knowledge sharing
- Case studies reflecting global water issues
- Group exercises to reinforce technical understanding
- Real-world examples from water treatment and monitoring processes
- Interactive sessions focused on HSE and regulatory compliance
The Course Content
- Water-use figures and latest global reports
- Global water reserves and future forecasts
- Trends in water consumption
- Introduction to the concept of water balance
- Basic processes that use water
- The circular economy concepts in the water industry
- Basic water chemistry parameters
- Basic water microbiology definitions
- Physical characteristics of water
- Interpreting water analysis results
- How water interacts with substances and materials within the distribution network
- The scaledepositing and corrosive tendencies of water
- Global reserves and demand forecasts
- Review of International Guidelines and Leading Documents
- Major contaminants in drinking water supplies
- Treatment techniques for drinking water
- Disinfection techniques for drinking water
- Quality control and monitoring regimes
- Basic definitions relating to Domestic and Industrial wastewater
- Domestic and industrial wastewater treatment techniques
- Chemical composition of wastewater
- Microbiological characteristics of wastewater
- Treated water re-use for irrigation
- Other uses of treated wastewater - aquifer enrichment
- Introduction to biofouling and water-related diseases
- Special considerations during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Introduction to Evaporative cooling systems and Legionnaires’ disease
- The concepts of Water Pollution and Water Contamination
- Environmental regulations governing treated water disposal
- Public liability of organizations involved in water applications
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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