We are excited to offer interactive one-day training seminars based around topics of our practical guides. If you’re interested in one of our training seminars, please read the information and complete the form below. A quote will then be sent in approximately 30 days from your submission.
Seminar details
What's included
A maximum of 20 attendees
Speaker notes
Practical Guide per attendee valued at $65.00 AUD
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be notified in writing to WIOA at least 28 days prior to the seminar to receive a full refund less a $500 administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after this date, however WIOA will permit substitution of attendees without charge.
Available topics
Network Operations
- The Operation and Optimisation of Distribution Systems
Water Treatment Series
- Understanding and Managing Surface Water Catchments
- The Optimisation of Chemical Dosing, Coagulation, Flocculation and Clarification
- The Operation and Optimisation of Media Filters
- The Operation & Optimisation of Chlorine and Chloramine Disinfection
- The Operation and Optimisation of Microfiltration & Ultrafiltration Membrane Processes
Wastewater Series
- Odour Control in Sewage Transport Systems
- The Operation and Optimisation of Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plants
Example 1: Practical Guide to the Operation and Optimisation of Distribution Systems
The breakdown of the training sessions and approximate times, are provided below.
| Session | Duration |
|---|---|
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Water Quality Awareness, Distribution Systems and Public Health |
70 minutes |
|
Walkerton Video and Discussion |
40 minutes |
|
Morning Tea |
30 minutes |
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Disinfection for Field Workers |
25 minutes |
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Mains Repair Case Study and Best Practice Mains Repairs |
70 minutes |
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Distribution System Monitoring and Cleaning |
35 minutes |
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Total |
270 minutes |
Example 2: Practical Guide to the Optimisation of Chemical Dosing, Coagulation, Flocculation and Clarification
The breakdown of the training session and approximate times for 20 attendees.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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8.30am |
Welcome, Introductions and about the day |
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WIOA Introduction |
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Public Health and Water Quality Awareness
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Coagulation, Flocculation, Clarification and HACCP |
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Case Study in Coagulation/Flocculation and Clarification (group activity) |
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10.00am |
Morning Tea Break |
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10.30am |
Coagulants, Chemistry, Applications |
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Optimising Coagulation Flocculation and Clarification |
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Monitoring and Control of Coagulation Processes |
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12.30pm |
Lunch Break |
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1.00pm |
Jar testing Presentation and Workshop Activity:
a. What is jar testing?
b. What equipment is needed?
c. Chemicals and dosing calculations
d. Jar testing procedure
e. Jar test results case study – group activity |
|
2.30pm |
End of Seminar. |
Example 3: Practical Guide to Understanding and Managing Surface Water Catchments
The breakdown of the training session and approximate times for 20 attendees.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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8.30am |
Welcome, Introductions and about the day |
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WIOA Introduction |
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Public Health and Water Quality Awareness
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Catchments and Health Based Targets |
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Case Study in Coagulation/Flocculation and Clarification (group activity) |
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Catchments and WQ Case Study (group activity) |
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Good Practice in Catchment Management. |
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10.00am |
Morning Tea Break |
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10.30am |
Get to Know Your Catchment |
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Catchment Surveys |
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Catchment Risk Assessments |
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Implementing Catchment Management Programs |
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12.30pm |
Lunch Break |
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1.00pm |
Monitoring, Auditing and Reviews |
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Catchment Management Case Study– (group activity) |
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2.30pm |
End of Seminar. |