Microcredential Water Treatment

Gain industry specific technical expertise from a world leading Centre and University. The water engineering microcredential is a formal qualification and industry specific introduction to water engineering. It provides formal credit for future enrolment in the Urban water graduate certificate and masters programmes and continuing professional development (CPD) credits towards professional accreditation. It is open to technical professionals who want to enhance their capabilities in water engineering, or enter the water industry.

Enhance your expertise in water management with The University of Queensland's comprehensive microcredential in Water Treatment. Our specialised courses focus on two critical areas: Wastewater treatment and Drinking water treatment.

Developed and taught by experienced water professionals, these practical courses offer in-depth training for engineers and professionals working in urban water management, a sector facing increasing challenges from population growth and environmental changes.

Through these programs, you'll gain specialised knowledge and practical skills needed to manage complex water treatment systems, ensure water quality, and implement sustainable solutions for modern urban environments.

Who should attend

This program is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in water engineering and management. The curriculum addresses the industry's increasing need for specialists who can handle complex water treatment systems and technologies

What you'll learn

Course 1: Wastewater treatment (5 months February-June, fully remote)

1. Assess the treatment requirements of wastewater streams, based on physicochemical and biological characterisation parameters as derived from quantitative characterisation methods

2. Describe the scientific and engineering working principles of wastewater and biosolids treatment unit operations using physics, chemistry, and biology concepts to underpin engineering solutions

3. Characterise the size and composition of waste sludge streams, including chemical characterisation, and identify the potential resource value as well as the hazard levels

4. Assess the sustainability aspects of wastewater management using environmental, social, and economic criteria

5. Conceptually design, troubleshoot, and retrofit wastewater treatment processes using scientific and engineering principles

Course 2: Drinking water treatment (5 months July-November, fully remote)

1. Acquire the understanding of effective risk management and apply the framework for management of drinking water quality

2. Conceptually design specific drinking water treatment processes, taking into account the influent quality, effluent requirements, energy consideration and economic constraints

3. Identify non-conventional sources of drinking water, their risks, treatments, feasibility/viability and public perception

4. Conceptually design distributions systems to deliver safe drinking water to customers tap using engineering skills (e.g., hydraulic volumes, chemical dose rates)

5. Apply preventive measures, operational procedures and process control for drinking water management

6. Utilise broad expertise and skill sets from various engineering and science disciplines to develop necessary understanding and knowledge to address complex challenges

Delivery

The courses uses a hybrid delivery mode. Learning resources are available online for self-paced study, with optional weekly Q&A online sessions held during the enrolment window. There are set due dates for assignments.

Time Commitment

Each course requires approximately 130 total hours of work, including 40 hours of contact time (video lectures, Q&A sessions) plus self-paced study and problem-solving. Problem portfolio assignments and quizzes have specific deadlines throughout the study period.

Download the microcredential course brochure (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Enrol now to start end of February 2025. Total enrolment fees are $A1000 for the microcredential programme.