CABWI
Level 4
QN: 603/4974/8
Curriculum Active
CABWI Level 4 Certificate in Water Industry Operations and Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CABWI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 952 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
CABWI
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
952 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Activated sludge and advanced waste water treatment processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand scientific aspects of the activated sludge process
- Understand assets involved in the activated sludge process
- Understand activated sludge process control
- Understand the settlement of activated sludge and final settlement tank design
- Understand the process variations used in advanced waste water treatment
- Understand the remedial processes for non-compliance
2
Civil engineering technology in the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods and techniques used in earth
- work activities
- Understand the methods and techniques used to create substructures
- Understand the methods and techniques used to create superstructures
- Understand the hazards associated with civil engineering activities
- Solve problems associated with civil engineering activities
3
Complete a water industry research project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and plan a project within the water industry
- Develop and carry out the project
- Evaluate the outcome of the project and identify lessons learned
4
Contractual procedures and procurement for the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that affect the choice of procurement methods and contractual arrangements
- Know current issues and best practice associated with the procurement of water industry services and projects
- Know the roles and activities of the parties and organisations involved in the procurement of water industry services and projects, Undersatnd construction contracts in terms of time, cost and quality
- Understand procurements contracts in terms of supply chain management
5
Customer service in the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the needs and expectations of customers in a water industry context
- Identify organisational actions required to promote excellent customer service
- Evaluate the quality of customer service provision and identify actions to improve customer service provision within the organisation, Make recommendations to improve customer service provision within the organisation
6
Design principles and application for water industry construction processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the planning and design phases of the construction processes
- Understand the factors that affect the specification of materials and building services
- Understand how environmental factors affect the planning and design phases of the construction process
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in construction projects
- Understand how technology affects the design and production phases of construction projects
7
Hydraulic principles and application in the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Solve engineering hydrostatic problems
- Solve engineering flow problems
- Match pumps to the demands of a specific system
- Undertake hydraulic experimental procedures
8
Leadership and management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply management techniques needed to supervise an activity, Propose a structure to improve organisational effectiveness for a given activity
- Understand the role of management in developing and promoting team working
9
Management of waste in the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key sources of wastes in the water industry
- Understand the impact of waste management legislation and its influence on waste strategy
- Understand the principles of waste management
10
Management principles and application for water industry construction projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evolution of management principles and their application to the water industry
- Understand the water industry in terms of organisational structures and activities
- Understand management techniques used in the water industry
- Understand the methods of procurement and contracting used in the water industry
11
Managing financial resources in the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the performance and financial position of a business
- Evaluate the financial information needs of stakeholders
- Recommend sources of finance for specified purposes
- Understand the main responsibilities and accountabilities of managing operational budgets
12
Managing legal and environmental issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of UK and European agencies as 'sources of law' and practice within the water industry
- Understand relevant and current regulations within the water industry
- Understand the key elements of contract law
- Understand the key elements of employment law
13
Managing operational resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the management of operations in relation to business transformation process
- Apply quality control measures and use quality improvement techniques, Utilise financial date in operations management
14
Operation and maintenance of the waste water network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins of sewage, its characteristics and risks
- Understand the impact and control of trade effluent
- Understand the operation and maintenance of waste water systems and related installations
- Understand the design and construction of waste water systems
- Understand the contractual frame
- work used by the water industry for the operation and maintenance of waste water systems
15
Production management for water industry construction projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and application of effective site management
- Understand the importance of effective communication in planning and resource management
- Apply cost forecasting, control and reporting techniques
- Create planning and programming charts for construction projects
- Understand how quality issues and environmental considerations are addressed during the production process
16
Project management for the water industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the practice of project management
- Understand the competencies and training required of project managers
- Understand the duties and responsibilities of project managers
- Understand how client objectives can be achieved through project management
- Understand how project management adds value to a project.
17
Renewable energy systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the carbon cycle, biomass and climate change
- Understand the forms and diverse nature of biomass resource in the waste water industry
- Understand the treatment and utilisation of biomass resource in the water industry:mesophilic anaerobic digestion (MAD)
- Understand the treatment and utilisation of biomass resource in the water industry: combined heat and power (CHP)
- Understand the treatment and utilisation of biomass resource in the water industry: incineration
- Understand the treatment and utilisation of biomass resource in the water industry: strategy formulation
- Understand the forms of renewable energy in the water industry not related to biomass
- Understand the key elements of the relevant legislation and their influence on the water industry
18
Science and materials for water industry construction projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties and use of construction materials
- Understand the structural behaviour of construction materials
- Apply scientific principles to the design and use of buildings
- Solve scientific problems in construction and the built environment
19
Waste water treatment processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand preliminary and primary waste water treatment processes
- Understand biological waste water treatment processes
- Understand tertiary waste water treatment processes
- Understand sludge treatment and disposal methods
20
Water distribution
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design a typical water distribution system and explain the operation and maintenance strategy required
- Understand the significant of flow and pressure within a water distribution system
- Understand how to manage leakage within a water supply zone
- Understand pipe laying operations in a water distribution net
- Understand the inspection of plumbing systems for compliance with the water fittings regulations
- Understand the requirements for maintaining water quality in the net
21
Water industry materials and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties and uses of water industry engineering materials
- Understand how materials are selected for water industry net
- work installation systems
- Understand the function of components used within the water industry
- Understand corrosion prevention methods for the water industry
- Understand the materials and components for installation and rehabilitation of waste water collection systems
22
Water industry structure and organisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the legislative and regulatory frame
- work and structures of water undertakers in the UK
- Explain the business of the UK water industry
- Explain the principal features of financial methods used by private and public water undertakers
23
Water quality management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of quality control in drinking water operations
- Understand legislation and controls relevant to the quality of drinking water
- Understand the significance of quality indicators for drinking water operations
- Understand quality infringements of drinking water and how they are remedied
- Understand the practical management of water resources to avoid quality infringements
24
Water resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of hydrology
- Understand and calculate flow measurement
- Understand key design features of water abstraction methods and how legislation impacts on them
- Understand the factors affecting yield of water resources and factors involved in demand forecasting
- Understand the practical management of water resources
25
Water treatment processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the background to and reasons for water treatment
- Understand the processes used in the first stage screening of raw waters
- Understand the principles of chemical handling and storage
- Understand the principles and processes of raw water clarification
- Understand the principles and processes of filtration
- Understand the principles and processes involved in water disinfection
- Understand the principles and processes of pH correction, Undersatnd the principles and processes involved in other aspects of water treatment
- Understand the principles and processes of sludge treatment at water treatment works
- Understand new developments within water treatment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4974/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CABWI
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2019