WW CD Programme Overview

CD Programme 1A: Introduction to Wastewater Systems for Decision Makers

Overall learning outcome of the programme: Decision makers are able to take an active role during planning and implementation of the wastewater infra-structure.

Specific learning outcomes of the Programme:

  • To be able to make informed decisions on planning, preparation and implementation of wastewater collection and treatment projects in their LGU/PUC.
  • To be able to outline key roles in preparation and implementation phases for infrastructure investments in wastewater collection and treatment

Target Groups:

  • Decision makers at the level of LGUs and PUCs:
    • Municipal counsellors, members of the PUC’s Supervisory board;
    • Mayors
  • Management of PUCs
    • General Manager;
    • Finance Manager;
    • Technical Manager

Module 1: INTEGRATED URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT

Topics of the training:

  • Goals and Benefits – Sustainable development
  • Goals, including the status of the sector in the region/country
  • Legal and Institutional Framework
  • Planning for the future
  • Basics of wastewater collection and treatment system
  • Wastewater management and Storm water management
  • Financing management and Tariff set-up
  • Awareness raising

Format: Training

Duration: 2 days

Module 2: DEVELOPMENT OF CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS

Topics of the training:

  • Project and project management
  • Project cycle management
  • Actors, governance issues, roles and responsibilities, management, master and investment planning
  • Capital investments – Supportive legislation
  • Contract management
  • Project preparation and implementation

Format: Training and Peer Exchange

Duration: 0.5 day Training & 1 day Peer Exchange

CD Programme 2A: Improvement of technical capacities of PUCs for O&M of WW Systems

Overall learning outcome of the Programme: To offer PUCs a comprehensive CD programme consisting of series of CD modules based on well- established national, regional and international courses and supplemented with peer exchange as well as collaborative internet (online) elements. Participants will be able to classify different wastewater systems and describe strategies to boost existing systems on an organisational and practical level.

Specific learning outcomes of the Programme:

  • to perform operation and maintenance of wastewater systems with the necessary knowledge, skills, methods, and tools
  • to evaluate the operation of wastewater systems and initiate and control operational enhancement
  • to determine and perform new operational tasks in an effective, performance-oriented, and sustainable way
  • to determine the challenges in operation and maintenance of wastewater systems
  • to demonstrate their role and responsibilities in enabling sustainable wastewater collection and treatment for their citizens.

Target Groups:

  • Decision makers at the level of LGUs and PUCs:
    • Municipal counsellors,
    • Members of the PUC’s
    • Supervisory board;
    • Representatives of the relevant Ministries, Water Agencies, Regulators etc.
    • Government officials tasked to wastewater infrastructure planning
  • Management of PUCs:
    • General Manager;
    • Finance Manager;
    • Technical Manager

Module 1: INTRODUCTION

Topics of the training:

  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment Technologies, their characteristics and O&M requirements
  • Sludge management (operations and maintenance)
  • Financial Management/Tariff Setting for WWTPs
  • Clean water infiltration – influence on WWTP operation and maintenance
  • Dealing with industrial wastewater polluters
  • Crises communication and Communication with public
  • Awareness raising

Format: Training & Peer Exchange

Duration: 1 day Training & 1 day Peer Exchange

Module 2: TECHNOLOGY 1

Topics of the training:

  • Intro-Webinar: Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems and Technologies
  • Wastewater Treatment Technologies, Technology of processes, their characteristics and specific O&M requirements
  • Clean water infiltration – influence on WWTP operation and maintenance
  • Dealing with industrial wastewater polluters/service contracts/pre- treatment

Format: Training

Duration: 0.5 day Webinar & 2 days Training

 

Module 3: TECHNOLOGY 2

Topics of the training:

  • Sludge management (Basics, O&M)
  • Maintenance Strategy
  • Operational parameters & performance monitoring
  • Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
  • Documentation, record keeping
  • O&M of complex equipment and outsourcing

Format: Training

Duration: 2 days

Module 4: TECHNOLOGY 3

Topics of the training:

  • Sludge management part 1 (Technology, O&M issues)
  • Sludge management part 2, Operational parameters & performance monitoring Sludge management
  • Energy Efficiency and RES (Renewable Energy Sources)
  • Mitigation of Green House gas emission

Format: Training

Duration: 2 days

Module 5: Non-Technology

Topics of the training:

  • Competitive procurement of consumables and spares
  • Occupational Health & Safety (Hazards, Safety equipment)
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Working in confined space
  • Crises communication and Communication with public

Format: Training

Duration: 1 day