Course Summary
The course entails 30 credits consisting of 3 modules in the first semester and 3 modules in the second semester.
The modules are as follows:
Semester 1
- ICT & Transferable Skills
- Water and Wastewater Science
- Health and Safety for Treatment Plant Operators
Semester 2
- Energy Management
- Law and Compliance
- Networks Flow Measurement and Control
Key Course Information
Application Closing Date : 31st August 2022
Entry Requirements
Level 5 or equivalent
Career Opportunities
On completion of this one year programme, students can progress to year 2 of the Level 6 Certificate in Water Treatment Operations or year 2 of the Level 6 Certificate in Waste Water Treatment Operations. On completion of either of these 2 programmes, graduates will be qualified to work in Water or Wastewater Treatment Plants as operators to the expected industry standard. This qualification may become the standard that the major operators in the Water Industry in Ireland will come to expect from their operators.
The treatment of Waste Water occurs in a variety of sectors. Treatment plants not only exist for the processing of public waste water but are located in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture and Food processing forming an integral part of their manufacturing systems.
Further Study
Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Operations
Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Operations
Level 7 BSc in Environmental Management
Level 8 BSc in Environmental Science
Did you know?
This course is the first year of the Level 6 Certificate in Drinking Water Operations & the Level 6 in Wastewater Treatment Operations, both of which have been developed in conjunction with Irish Water and Local Authorities to ensure consistency of education for operators of Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Programme Fees
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Total Programme Fees: |
€2,400 |
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Fees per annum: |
€2,400 |
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This programme has been submitted for Springboard funding for the academic year 2022/2023. We will know the outcome of this submission in May/June 2022. In the meantime you can register your interest with us on the link: Springboard Register Your Interest - Institute of Technology Sligo (itsligo.ie)
Further information on Springboard funding can be found at www.springboardcourses.ie
Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| ICT and Transferable Skills | 05 |
| Water and Wastewater Science Module | 05 |
| Health & Safety for Treatment Plant Operators | 05 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Energy Management | 05 |
| Law and Compliance | 05 |
| Networks Flow Measurement and Control | 05 |