Water & Wastewater

This 2-day course aims to introduce and provide a basic understanding of wastewater treatment technologies, focusing on the removal of pathogenic micro-organisms through physical, chemical, and biological processes. Participants will learn to convert waste materials into safe products for disposal, ensuring public health and ecological protection. The course covers topics such as wastewater composition, treatment aims, design processes, and various treatment methods. Suitable for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the course is led by Professor Robert Jackson, an experienced civil engineer and expert in sustainable engineering technologies.

This half-day course aims to provide an understanding of the importance of good hygiene when working with potable water. The objectives include raising awareness about potential water contamination, emphasizing individual responsibility in preventing pollution, and ensuring participants meet national training standards. The course structure involves completing a health questionnaire, attending training, and passing the National Water Hygiene test. Training materials are presented through Microsoft PowerPoint slides, with an inclusive and informal teaching approach. The course accommodates a maximum of twelve participants and the certification is valid for three years.

Water Handling Training aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary for efficient wellhead operations in the oil and gas industry. The course focuses on the importance of handling produced water, covering topics such as water properties, fluid mechanics, and pumping operations. It addresses the challenges and environmental considerations associated with water handling, emphasizing the need for proper disposal and reinjection practices. The training is designed for field production and water handling operators, utilizing a combination of tutored sessions, group discussions, and industrial case studies.

The Water Testing Training course aims to provide an introduction to produced water analysis and characterization in the oil and gas industry. It covers the importance of understanding and predicting aspects, behavior, and problems induced by produced-water flow. The course objectives include knowledge and skills in sample preparation, analysis, result interpretation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The course is intended for production and laboratory technicians, with instruction through tutored sessions, group discussions, and industrial case studies. Delivery methods include presentations, calculations, and demonstrations over a 3-day schedule.

The Water & Wastewater Management Training course in Nigeria focuses on addressing the challenges of water pollution and control, wastewater treatment technologies, and freshwater availability. The course aims to provide knowledge and skills to apply appropriate treatment technologies to ensure safe disposal of wastewaters, protect public health, and promote wise water consumption. The program covers topics such as water pollution, wastewater treatment processes, and drinking water quality. The course is designed for professionals from various backgrounds involved in water industry infrastructure.

The Highway Drainage Training course focuses on introducing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to manage surface water run-off in urban environments. It aims to educate highway engineers on the principles and techniques of SUDS to minimize the impact of highway infrastructure development on water quality and quantity. The course covers topics such as sustainability, historical road drainage designs, hydrological criteria, climate change, construction, and legislation. Suitable for construction professionals, the 2-day course is led by Professor Robert Jackson, an expert in sustainable engineering technologies.