COURSE OVERVIEW
Water and Waste- Water Treatment plant and system operators manage a system of machines, often using control boards to transfer or treat water. Waste- Water Treatment operators’ control, monitor and maintain the equipment and treatment processes in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants. They remove or neutralize the chemicals, solid materials and organisms in wastewater, so the water is not polluted when it is returned to the environment. These operators run the equipment and control the processes that clean and treat the water.
Career Paths
As a professional in Chemical Engineering Water & Waste-Water Treatment Practice you can be employed by a company or be self-employed in the following fields:
Environmental Compliance
Waste-Water Treatment
Laboratory Analysis
Industrial Pre-treatment
Costs
A friendly sales consultant will take you through the fee structure.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 10, 11 and 12
Mathematics and Physical Science is not a requirement
Certification
All examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and IEB.
Study Materials
Study materials are available FREE as printed textbooks, notes and is also available online on the learner management system, Moodle
Academic Development Officer (ADO)
Students are supported by a team of Academic Development Officers (ADOs), who are available throughout the journey of your course. ADOs are not lecturers, but support academics, who are qualified in the relevant subject matter, and will guide you on all academic matters.
Extra Classes
You may attend Saturday classes for extra support. All support classes are free.
Student Support
Student Support services is available to all registered learners.
Online Centre for Student Relations
An academic and customer care adviser will be allocated to you to provide additional online support while you complete your studies. This service is free.