Maintenance and Engineering

Wastewater Treatment Operations

Wastewater treatment protects public health and the environment. This course covers wastewater characteristics, preliminary and primary treatment, biological treatment processes, clarification, sludge treatment, disinfection, process control, laboratory testing, compliance with discharge limits and maintenance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Process upsets lead to permit breaches and environmental harm. You will learn to operate treatment plants reliably.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Process control exercises, troubleshooting scenarios, laboratory data interpretation and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain wastewater characteristics and treatment stages
Operate preliminary and primary treatment
Control biological treatment processes
Manage clarification and sludge treatment
Apply disinfection and meet discharge limits
Troubleshoot process problems

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Wastewater plant operators
Process engineers
Environmental compliance staff
Maintenance technicians
Municipal utility staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Process control
Biological treatment
Sludge management
Compliance
Troubleshooting

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Wastewater Basics

09:00–10:08Wastewater characteristics
10:08–11:00Treatment stages
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Treatment stages (continued)
11:45–12:53Regulations
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Primary Treatment

09:00–10:08Screening and grit removal
10:08–11:00Primary clarification
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Primary clarification (continued)
11:45–12:53Operations
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Biological Treatment

09:00–10:08Activated sludge
10:08–11:00Process control parameters
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Process control parameters (continued)
11:45–12:53Nutrient removal
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Sludge and Disinfection

09:00–10:08Sludge treatment
10:08–11:00Disinfection
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Disinfection (continued)
11:45–12:53Laboratory testing
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Troubleshooting

09:00–10:08Common upsets
10:08–11:00Corrective actions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Corrective actions (continued)
11:45–12:53Compliance reporting
12:53–14:00Action plan

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.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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