Water Distribution Operator

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Course Outline

Level 1 - (39 hours)
  • The Water Distribution Operator
  • Storage Facilities
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Water Mains And Pipes
  • Pipe Installation
  • Valves
  • Basic Electricity and Motors
  • Pumps and Components
  • Meters and Service Connections
  • Water Quality Considerations in Distribution Systems
  • System Surveillance, Water Quality Monitoring
  • Cross-Connection Control
  • Water Mains & Appurtenances
  • Valves, Hydrants and Meters
  • Record Keeping
  • Disinfection
  • Safety
  • Practical (Activity)
Level 2 - (53 hours)
  • Storage Facilities
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Water Mains And Pipes
  • Pipe Installation
  • Valves
  • Basic Electricity and Motors
  • Pumps and Components
  • Meters and Service Connections
  • Water Quality Considerations in Distribution Systems
  • Water Resource Management and Conservation Measures
  • System Surveillance, Water Quality Monitoring
  • Cross-Connection Control
  • Water Mains & Appurtenances
  • Valves, Hydrants and Meters
  • Record Keeping
  • Disinfection
  • Safety
  • Practical (Activity)
Level - (46 hours)
  • Reduce water loss without revenues
  • Recognizing the water losses: water balance
  • Develop policies and strategies to reduce and manage water loss without revenues
  • Increasing awareness of the strategy
  • Understanding Commercial losses
  • Understand the physical losses
  • Understand  the sectoral distribution areas (district metering area – DMA)
  • The effects of intermittent supply
  • Monitor and control the performance of water loss management without revenues
  • Practical (Activity)