This course will prepare participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for success in operation of water treatment plants. It will also provide formal certification to operatives in this area. Programme/Course Structure In collaboration with Irish Water and the Local Authority Services National Training Group, L6 Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Operations (online and on a part time basis) tailored to address the increasing and demanding needs of water treatment plant operations. Available to operatives in Local Authorities, Irish Water and Private Sector Water organisations. Approved Local Authority and Irish Water employees will have their fees fully funded to undertake these programmes. Stage 1 focuses on developing a greater understanding of computer applications, health and safety, flow measurement and controls, as well as law and compliance. In Stage 2 the focus is on water sector specific specialist topics in the drinking water area including source abstraction and quality, drinking water treatment, treatment plant maintenance and drinking water sludge treatment. Advanced drinking water treatment is also included in stage 2.
| College | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) |
| Course ID | 192759 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 4800 |
| Entry Requirements | A Level 5 qualification (e.g. leaving certificate) or equivalent is required for entry to this programme. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligos Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie . |
| Career Path | Graduates will be qualified to work in Water Treatment Plants as operators to the expected industry standard. This qualification may become the standard that the major operators in the Water Industry in Ireland will come to expect from their operators. |
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