This online module is particularly designed for new entrants to the water sector. It will be of interest whatever discipline or department you work in or whatever your background, whether you work in a water company itself, a consultancy servicing the sector or another organisation that is actively engaged with, or dealing with, UK water businesses.
The focus of this module is on a general description and overview that demonstrates the way in which the different aspects of a water business link together to deliver their services and products. The technical content of this module is limited to only that which is required to appreciate the nature of the various water treatment or pollution removal processes.
Upon successful completion of this online learning module, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the water and wastewater industry and the drivers for the sustainable use, management and development of the water resource; Explain the current legislative provisions governing the water and wastewater industry across different parts of the U.K.; and Articulate the principal treatment processes for drinking water and wastewater used in the U.K. 
Delivered via the CIWEM Learning Platform, the course is self paced e-learning with tutor support available on the course discussion forum throughout. Study at your own pace and access support when you require it. There are two live Q&A sessions incorporated into the course.
This module has a learning time equivalent to 6 – 8 hours spread over 4 weeks, and you will have four months access to the Online Learning Platform portal. Please note this is a guideline and learning times will vary person to person.
If you have any questions please email our team at learning@ciwem.org or call 020 7831 3110.
A useful unit for me; learnt new things, consolidated knowledge and reminded me of things I’d forgotten!
Corporate EHS Manager, Large Marine Services Organisation
The course was easy to access and provided an excellent amount of information presented in an easy to use and easy to read manner. The course organisers were friendly and helpful and made the experience an enjoyable one. I can wholeheartedly say I finished the course with a much better understanding of the subject than I had before. All in all well worth it!
I really enjoyed the course. As a Graduate coming in to the water industry, I found the course very helpful and easy to understand. Will definitely recommend it to any new starters in the water industry.
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