Objective

• Avoidance of pollution / environmental impact.

Target Group

For service engineers working on small sewage treatment plant, providing a primary way of preventing pollution, to ensure that the plant is properly and correctly maintained.

Examination

Learners undertake an end of course examination which is independently assessed.

Course Contents

• Describe the different types of small sewage treatment plant. • Describe the differences between fixed film and activated sludge type plants. • Describe the operation of the different types of plant. • Understand the causes of common faults and know how to rectify them. • Understand the different types of consents. • Understand the causes and effects of pollution. • Describe the importance of the measured parameters. • Complete the audit form for failing plant.