Program
Year
Year 2
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Hands-on training in operating primary, secondary, and tertiary wastewater treatment processes and sludge handling.
Course overview
This course provides hands-on training in operating primary, secondary, and tertiary wastewater treatment processes and sludge handling. You will learn how to manage the complex systems that keep our water clean and safe for the environment.
You will work with simulation equipment to practice day-to-day operations, including monitoring clarifiers, adjusting aeration basins, and managing sludge dewatering. The course also covers troubleshooting common equipment failures and maintaining accurate operational logs for regulatory compliance.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Operate primary clarifiers, aeration basins, and tertiary filtration units safely and efficiently.
- Monitor and adjust biological treatment processes to maintain effluent quality standards.
- Manage sludge thickening, dewatering, and disposal workflows.
- Troubleshoot common equipment failures and process upsets in a treatment plant setting.
- Maintain accurate operational logs and compliance documentation.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical skills assessment | 40 |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Final project report | 30 |