In collaboration with Uisce Éireann and the Local Authority Services National Training Group, this Level 6 part-time online and flexible Higher Certificate in Water & Wastewater Treatment Operations is tailored to address the increasing and demanding needs of Drinking Water and Wastewater treatment plant operations. The programme is available to operatives in Local Authorities, Uisce Éireann and Private Sector Water organisations. Approved Local Authority and Uisce Éireann 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. Stage 2, the focus is on specific specialist topics in the wastewater area including preliminary, primary and secondary treatment as well as sludge treatment and plant maintenance. Advanced wastewater treatment is also included in stage 2. Attendance RequirementsTwo one day workshops will take place each semester in ATU Sligo. Attendance at the workshops will be compulsory.
| Course Category | Waste Management, Construction |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Course Fee | 8700 |
| 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 Sligo's 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. Applications for entry to this programme are also accepted from graduates of either of the following two programmes who have completed the necessary 60 Credits in those programmes Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Operations - Atlantic Technological University Sligo (itsligo.ie) Certificate in Waste Water Treatment Operations - Atlantic Technological University Sligo (itsligo.ie) |
| Career Path | Graduates will be qualified to work in Drinking Water and Wastewater 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. The treatment of Wastewater occurs in a variety of sectors. Treatment plants not only exist for the processing of public drinking water and wastewater but are located in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture and Food processing forming an integral part of their manufacturing systems which is some cases are licenced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). |
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