Introduction to Wastewater Networks

Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

• To enable the learner to understand the regulatory framework, legislation, and health and safety standards applicable to wastewater networks, including their impact on performance measurement and customer service.
• To enable the learner to apply basic calculations for the design and hydraulics of wastewater networks and identify their main components and the sewer adoption process.
• To enable the learner to explain the principles of operation and best practices for managing wastewater networks, including flow management and the operation of pumping stations.
• To enable the learner to identify the causes of network failures, determine their root cause, and apply techniques to restore network performance.
• To enable the learner to explain the environmental impact of uncontrolled discharges and the critical need for the water industry to enhance its resilience.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand regulatory compliance with respect to Wastewater Networks.
• Understand the design requirements of the Wastewater Network.
• Understand the principles of and best practice associated with the successful operation of the Wastewater Network.
• Understand the causes of failure and customer complaints relating to the performance of the Wastewater Network and the techniques used to determine the cause.
• Understand the techniques used to restore the performance of the Wastewater Network.
• Understand the need for the Water Industry to become more resilient.

Assessment Methods

• Portfolio of Evidence

Units & Credit Structure

This unit covers the regulatory compliance, design requirements, operation, and maintenance associated with wastewater networks, including the principles of best practices and approaches to address performance failures.