COURSE OVERVIEW
Water and Waste Water Treatment plant and system operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards to transfer or treat water. Waste Water Treatment operators control, monitor, and maintain the equipment and treatment processes in waste-water (sewage) treatment plants. They remove or neutralise the chemicals, solid materials and organisms in waste-water, 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 and Waste Water Treatment) you can be employed by a company or be self-employed in the following fields:
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Environmental Compliance
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Waste Water Treatment
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Laboratory Analysis
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Industrial Pre-treatment
Costs
A friendly sales consultant will take you through the fee structure.
Entrance Requirements
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Grade 10, 11 and 12
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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
The costs of study materials and access to the online portal for course schedules, exam dates, results etc. are included in the tuition fee. Simply enquire with your sales consultant.
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.