National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Process Control NQF 3

Opelong offers the Water and Wastewater Process Control qualification at NQF level 3 which provides learners with the knowledge to function independently on water or wastewater treatment works. A person acquiring this qualification will be able to operate and control specific processes at a water or wastewater treatment works within the context of legislation and work policies and procedures. This qualification is aimed at people who are expected to make decisions relating to the amount of chemicals dosed, volumes of water treated and pumped.

Completing this qualification will provide learners with knowledge and skills to be able to lead a small team or group on a plant as well as to conduct administrative tasks in order to meet organizational objectives.

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Prerequisites:

The Water and Wastewater Process Control NQF 3 entry requirements are

• Communication NQF level 2
• Mathematical Literacy, NQF Level 2
• Computer Literacy, NQF Level 2

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Accreditation:

Opelong Business Institute is accredited by EW SETA to offer the Water and Wastewater Process Control NQF 3 qualification

SAQA ID : 60190

NQF Level : 3

Credits : 138

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Outcomes:

After successful completion of the Water and Wastewater Process ControlNQF 3 qualification, learners will be able to

• Compare water and wastewater works performance with legislative and workplace requirements at an operational level.
• Interpret and apply legislation relevant to the operation of water and wastewater treatment works.
• Apply communication and leadership skills at the working environment.
• Demonstrate of administration required on a wastewater treatment works.
• Use the System International (SI) and appropriate formulae to perform calculations needed to operate water or wastewater treatment plant.