National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Operator)
This qualification is for people working under supervision with municipal or industrial wastewater systems who want to achieve higher professional standards and progress in their careers. It covers specialist wastewater treatment skills that include:
- Design and operation of wastewater treatment and reticulation systems
- Wastewater sampling and testing
- Sludge digestion
- Oxidation ponds and aerated lagoons
- Fixed growth reactors and activated sludge
- Tertiary processes
- Bio-solid and waste management
- Pumping systems
National Diploma in Wastewater Treatment (Site Technician)
If you are a supervisor or in sole charge of a larger or more sophisticated wastewater treatment plant, this is the course for you. It's also suitable for managers and professionals seeking specialised wastewater qualifications. It covers specialist wastewater treatment skills in:
- Assessing a wastewater treatment plant for optimal output
- Process control and management of critical points
- Managing wastewater and reticulation systems
- Managing sedimentation and flotation
- Preventative maintenance
- Oxidation ponds and aerated lagoons
- Activated sludge, fixed growth reactors
- Tertiary processes and sewage bio-solid and effluent disinfection management
National Certificate in Water Treatment (Site Operator)
This National Certificate is designed for people seeking to increase their knowledge and skills in water treatment. It is especially suitable if you are supervising water treatment plants that serve populations of 500 to 5000, or working under supervision on larger water treatment systems. It covers specialist water treatment skills that include:
- Operation of water treatment and reticulation systems
- Water sources and pre-treatment
- Fundamental treatment processes
- Coagulation, separation and filtration
- Alkalinity and pH control
- Taste and odour control theory
- Sampling theory and practice
- Waste management of water treatment by-products
- Drinking water legislation and standards
National Diploma in Drinking Water - Water Treatment (Site Technician)
This is the highest level qualification for people working in, or progressing towards, a supervisory or management role in water treatment - either for local Government or industrial water supply systems. It is ideal for people who are experienced in supervising or managing:
- Water treatment plants that serve populations of 5000 or more, or
- More technologically advanced water treatment systems
National Diploma in Drinking Water - Drinking Water Assessment
This high-level course is designed for public health employees, enabling them to implement New Zealand Ministry of Health drinking water policies, legislation and standards. It is essential for anyone working as a drinking water assessor, and also ideal for consulting and council engineers wanting more detailed and specific water treatment knowledge than is available in most engineering courses.
The qualification has all the water treatment theory components of the water treatment diploma, and replaces the practical water treatment component with additional legislative and auditing skills to suit your typical job requirements.
“My latest dealings with Opus International have been in regard to the National Certificate in Water Treatment, and once again I have found the course instructors to be knowledgeable and informative, making it easy for the trainees to understand the course and it's requirements.” Mark Ratten, Section Leader, Water And Waste Services, Dunedin
