CABWI
Level 2
QN: 600/2049/0
Curriculum Active
CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Water Engineering (Wastewater Operations)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CABWI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 359 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CABWI
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
359 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic knowledge for wastewater operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic operational calculations required in wastewater operations
- Explain the basic chemistry used in relation to sewage treatment
- Explain the basic biology used in relation to sewage treatment
- Undertake basic IT tasks used in wastewater operations
2
Understanding employment rights and responsibilities in the energy and utility sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know employer and employee rights, responsibilities and own organisational procedures
- Know the factors that affect their own organisation and occupation
3
Understanding health, safety and risk management processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures that apply to the water industry, Understanding accident investigation, management and prevention processes, Understanding the principles and application of the risk management process in sewage treatment operations
- Carry out a risk assessment
4
Understanding nutrient removal from wastewater
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the environmental impact of nutrients and principles of nutrient removal
- Understand the design and operation of plants for nutrient removal
5
Understanding sludge preparation in wastewater
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of sludge and the legislation relating to sludge treatment
- Understand the design and operation of the sludge preparation process
6
Understanding sludge treatment and disposal from wastewater
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of legislation and regulations affecting sludge treatment and disposal
- Understand the principles and operation of the sludge digestion process
- Understand the principles and operation of combined heat and power (CHP) installation
- Understand the principles and operation of the sludge dewatering process
- Understand the principles and operation of the lime treatment process
- Understand the principles and operation of the sludge drying process
7
Understanding tertiary treatment of wastewater
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and principles and of tertiary treatment of wastewater
- Understand the design and operation of reed beds
- Understand the design and operation of Nitrifying Submerged Aerated Filters (NSAFs)
- Understand the design and operation of sand filters
8
Understanding the design and operation of sewerage, pumping stations and pumps and the impact on the sewage treatment works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of trade waste and the requirements for trade waste processing and control
- Understand the different sewerage designs and how they impact on the sewage treatment works
- Know and understand safe operation and maintenance of sewerage pumping stations
9
Understanding the nature of sewage effluent and its impact on the environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and sources of sewage effluent and its impact on the environment
10
Understanding the principles of wastewater preliminary and primary treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand screenings in wastewater treatment
- Understand how to control the effects of grease and fat on sewage treatment processes
- Understand the principles and process of grit removal
- Understand the principles and process of primary sedimentation
11
Understanding wastewater flows, separation and storm treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand wastewater flows, separation and storm treatment
12
Understanding wastewater incident management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of wastewater incident management
- Apply knowledge of wastewater incident management
13
Understanding wastewater nuisance control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of nuisance in wastewater treatment and the procedures for handling complaints
- Understand the reasons for and process of odour control
- Understand the principles of controlling flies, noise, vehicle movement and visual impact
14
Understanding wastewater secondary treatment: activated sludge
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history of activated sludge plants, the process and benefits
- Understand the principles and operation of activated sludge plants
- Understand the nature and operation of secondary settlement for activated sludge plants
15
Understanding wastewater secondary treatment: biological filtration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history, benefits and process of biological filtration
- Understand the principles of plant selection and the operation of biological filtration
- Understand the nature and operation of secondary settlement for biological filtration
16
Understanding wastewater treatment in a small works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature, selection and maintenance of a small wastewater treatment works
- Understand the design and safe operation of cesspools and septic tanks
- Understand the design and safe operation of Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs)
- Understand the design and safe operation of Submerged Aerated Filters (SAFs)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/2049/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CABWI
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2011