Microcredential Water Treatment
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 is open to technical professionals who want to enhance their capabilities in water engineering, or enter the water industry.
Enhance your expertise or enter a new field in water management with The University of Queensland's microcredential in Water Treatment. Our specialised courses focus on two critical areas: Wastewater treatment and Drinking water treatment.
Developed and taught by experienced water trainers and 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.
Course 1: Wastewater treatment (5 months February-June, fully remote)
Providing engineers with specialised knowledge and skills required to manage urban wastewater treatment systems. As cities become more densely populated and face increasing challenges from emerging pollutants, this course equips you with contemporary solutions for wastewater management. You'll develop technical expertise to understand and solve complex engineering challenges in wastewater treatment, preparing you for a world where water quality and environmental protection are paramount.
Course 2: Drinking water treatment (5 months July-November, fully remote)
Develop advanced expertise in drinking water treatment systems and technologies. With increasing water stress in modern cities, this course provides integrated knowledge of drinking water treatment processes. You'll gain the technical skills needed to ensure safe, reliable drinking water supplies while addressing complex challenges posed by extreme weather events and urbanisation.
Download the microcredential course brochure (PDF, 300.8 KB)
Visit the federal microcred seeker website
Enrol now to start end of February 2025. Total enrolment fees are $A1000 for the microcredential programme.
| WATR6001M | Wastewater Treatment | Semester 1 |
| WATER6002M | Drinking Water Treatment | Semester 2 |
2. FAQs
Does this course provide credit for future study at UQ?
Yes. Successful completion of this microcredential may be recognised the equivalent credit of 0.25 EFTSL load (4 units) towards any of the following programs offered by UQ:
- Master of Engineering Science, Urban Water field of study (AQF-L9)
- Master of Engineering Science (Management), Urban Water Field of study (AQF-L9)
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science, Urban Water field of study (AQF-L8)
- Master of Urban Water (Professional) (AQF-L9), which is accredited by Engineers Australia
Entry to these postgraduate programmes also requires an undergraduate engineering degree.
Does this course provide continuing professional development (CPD) credits?
Yes, each semester provides an equivalent 40h face to face hours continuing professional development for accreditation authorities. Each semester also addresses specific CPD requirements (e.g., minimum 3 hours risk management per semester). Your accreditation authority may also credit hours spent completing assessment and study relating to the course.
Do I need to be an engineer to do this course?
No, we do not require an engineering degree for entry. You should have a technical degree (including science undergraduate degrees), and a basic understanding of chemistry.