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Water treatment technician (level 3)

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Responsible for the development, installation and maintenance of water treatment programmes for water systems.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • Chemical reactions involved in the corrosion and scaling processes in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of corrosion of different metals including steel, copper and aluminium in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of different scale types in specific water systems including cooling towers, steam boilers and manufacturing processes, etc.
  • Cell structure of waterborne microbes and the interactions with biocidal products used to control them
  • The concepts of flow and heat transfer in water systems and how they affect water treatment processes
  • Ion transfer technologies, including resin and membrane based systems, used to change water quality
  • The use of specialised analytical equipment for the testing in field of water samples including digital titration, colorimeters and photometers
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. steam boilers, cooling towers etc.
  • Understand the treatment options available for specific water systems e.g. pretreatment plant, chemical treatment etc
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment programmes and required to recommend improvements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water applications and processes e.g. water used for pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical treatment dosing
  • Understand the equipment options available and their relevant benefits
  • Acquire the knowledge required to install, service and maintain specific items of equipment relevant to their job role
  • Know and understand any regulatory requirements and guidance appropriate to the water systems being assessed
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and the identification of hazards in water systems
  • Understand the application of water treatment programmes for specific water systems
  • Understand the principles of design for water systems and water treatment equipment e.g. water tanks, calorifiers, softeners etc.
  • Acquire the knowledge required to recommend remedial actions, optional system improvements and management requirements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. drinking water systems, process water systems etc.
  • Understand chemical cleaning and disinfection programme options for specific water systems and processes
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation
  • Understand the risks involved, the relevant Health and Safety regulations associated with the project and specific requirements of the project site
  • Chemical reactions involved in the corrosion and scaling processes in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of corrosion of different metals including steel, copper and aluminium in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of different scale types in specific water systems including cooling towers, steam boilers and manufacturing processes, etc.
  • Cell structure of waterborne microbes and the interactions with biocidal products used to control them
  • The concepts of flow and heat transfer in water systems and how they affect water treatment processes
  • Ion transfer technologies, including resin and membrane based systems, used to change water quality
  • The use of specialised analytical equipment for the testing in field of water samples including digital titration, colorimeters and photometers
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. steam boilers, cooling towers etc.
  • Understand the treatment options available for specific water systems e.g. pretreatment plant, chemical treatment etc
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment programmes and required to recommend improvements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water applications and processes e.g. water used for pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical treatment dosing
  • Understand the equipment options available and their relevant benefits
  • Acquire the knowledge required to install, service and maintain specific items of equipment relevant to their job role
  • Know and understand any regulatory requirements and guidance appropriate to the water systems being assessed
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and the identification of hazards in water systems
  • Understand the application of water treatment programmes for specific water systems
  • Understand the principles of design for water systems and water treatment equipment e.g. water tanks, calorifiers, softeners etc.
  • Acquire the knowledge required to recommend remedial actions, optional system improvements and management requirements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. drinking water systems, process water systems etc.
  • Understand chemical cleaning and disinfection programme options for specific water systems and processes
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation
  • Understand the risks involved, the relevant Health and Safety regulations associated with the project and specific requirements of the project site
  • Chemical reactions involved in the corrosion and scaling processes in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of corrosion of different metals including steel, copper and aluminium in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of different scale types in specific water systems including cooling towers, steam boilers and manufacturing processes, etc.
  • Cell structure of waterborne microbes and the interactions with biocidal products used to control them
  • The concepts of flow and heat transfer in water systems and how they affect water treatment processes
  • Ion transfer technologies, including resin and membrane based systems, used to change water quality
  • The use of specialised analytical equipment for the testing in field of water samples including digital titration, colorimeters and photometers
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. steam boilers, cooling towers etc.
  • Understand the treatment options available for specific water systems e.g. pretreatment plant, chemical treatment etc
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment programmes and required to recommend improvements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water applications and processes e.g. water used for pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical treatment dosing
  • Understand the equipment options available and their relevant benefits
  • Acquire the knowledge required to install, service and maintain specific items of equipment relevant to their job role
  • Know and understand any regulatory requirements and guidance appropriate to the water systems being assessed
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and the identification of hazards in water systems
  • Understand the application of water treatment programmes for specific water systems
  • Understand the principles of design for water systems and water treatment equipment e.g. water tanks, calorifiers, softeners etc.
  • Acquire the knowledge required to recommend remedial actions, optional system improvements and management requirements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. drinking water systems, process water systems etc.
  • Understand chemical cleaning and disinfection programme options for specific water systems and processes
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation
  • Understand the risks involved, the relevant Health and Safety regulations associated with the project and specific requirements of the project site
  • Chemical reactions involved in the corrosion and scaling processes in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of corrosion of different metals including steel, copper and aluminium in water systems
  • Inhibition methods for the reduction of different scale types in specific water systems including cooling towers, steam boilers and manufacturing processes, etc.
  • Cell structure of waterborne microbes and the interactions with biocidal products used to control them
  • The concepts of flow and heat transfer in water systems and how they affect water treatment processes
  • Ion transfer technologies, including resin and membrane based systems, used to change water quality
  • The use of specialised analytical equipment for the testing in field of water samples including digital titration, colorimeters and photometers
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. steam boilers, cooling towers etc.
  • Understand the treatment options available for specific water systems e.g. pretreatment plant, chemical treatment etc
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment programmes and required to recommend improvements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water applications and processes e.g. water used for pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical treatment dosing
  • Understand the equipment options available and their relevant benefits
  • Acquire the knowledge required to install, service and maintain specific items of equipment relevant to their job role
  • Know and understand any regulatory requirements and guidance appropriate to the water systems being assessed
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and the identification of hazards in water systems
  • Understand the application of water treatment programmes for specific water systems
  • Understand the principles of design for water systems and water treatment equipment e.g. water tanks, calorifiers, softeners etc.
  • Acquire the knowledge required to recommend remedial actions, optional system improvements and management requirements
  • Understand the water treatment requirements of specific water systems e.g. drinking water systems, process water systems etc.
  • Understand chemical cleaning and disinfection programme options for specific water systems and processes
  • Acquire the knowledge required to assess the performance of water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation
  • Understand the risks involved, the relevant Health and Safety regulations associated with the project and specific requirements of the project site

Skills

  • Understand, comply with and implement statutory health and safety regulations with regard to the tasks being undertaken.
  • Understand and implement organisational safety requirements for themselves and others, including responsibility and supervision for safe access to water systems and the handling of chemicals.
  • Maintain a safe environment for other building occupants during water treatment operations including any relevant signage and notifications.
  • They should be able to contribute to the development of operational solutions and improvements e.g. safer working practices.
  • Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
  • Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
  • Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
  • Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
  • Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
  • Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
  • Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
  • Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve practical and technical problems encountered, assess suitability of the chemical and physical water treatment options employed and implement the required improvements to the treatment programme or service delivery.
  • Use resources effectively including their own time management, the appropriate competence of staff chosen for the operation involved, the efficient use of staff resources and management of equipment required for specific work tasks.
  • Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication of technical information to other staff involved and all levels of site management. Review this information and agree actions with the relevant people involved. This can include the use, management and training with regard to electronic log systems for the storage of water system sampling and analytical results, practical demonstration of testing procedures and presentation of reports.
  • Maintain level of competence commensurate with job role. Identify and recognise personal training needs and undertake suitable training when required. Complete and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
  • Design, specify and recommend chemical water treatment programmes taking account of water supply quality and system operating conditions
  • Evaluate the suitability of alternative physical and chemical water treatment programmes for specific water systems and applications
  • Give presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and control requirements
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programmes and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Organise, construct, manage and report review meetings with customers/site personnel
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate to the presentation of system data e.g. layout of the treatment plant within the system location
  • Evaluate and design appropriate water treatment equipment installations
  • Install, commission and service water treatment equipment
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programme
  • Supervise a team and manage the health, safety and environment of a water treatment equipment installation and/or operation
  • Carry out site/system investigations and surveys
  • Prepare water system diagrams and drawings
  • Assess the comparative risk of Legionellosis presented by specific water systems
  • Identify remedial, improvement and management actions required to minimise any risk presented
  • Prepare and present the assessment report findings to customer/site personnel
  • Review the implementation of remedial actions recommended in the risk assessment e.g. pipework changes, insulation and review the employment of management controls e.g. temperature monitoring programmes, system analysis results
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate for the direction and management of a cleaning/disinfection project
  • Understand and apply chemical cleaning and disinfection programmes for specific water systems
  • Install, commission and service temporary operations equipment required to complete the project e.g. flushing pump stations, side stream filtration, cooling tower packing
  • Assess the performance and progress of a water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation by sample analysis and make adjustments to the programme as required
  • Supervise a team of Water Treatment Operatives and any associated subcontractors.
  • Produce a method statement and control scheme to manage the health, safety and environment during the various phases of a project.
  • Understand, comply with and implement statutory health and safety regulations with regard to the tasks being undertaken.
  • Understand and implement organisational safety requirements for themselves and others, including responsibility and supervision for safe access to water systems and the handling of chemicals.
  • Maintain a safe environment for other building occupants during water treatment operations including any relevant signage and notifications.
  • They should be able to contribute to the development of operational solutions and improvements e.g. safer working practices.
  • Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
  • Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
  • Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
  • Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
  • Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
  • Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
  • Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
  • Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve practical and technical problems encountered, assess suitability of the chemical and physical water treatment options employed and implement the required improvements to the treatment programme or service delivery.
  • Use resources effectively including their own time management, the appropriate competence of staff chosen for the operation involved, the efficient use of staff resources and management of equipment required for specific work tasks.
  • Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication of technical information to other staff involved and all levels of site management. Review this information and agree actions with the relevant people involved. This can include the use, management and training with regard to electronic log systems for the storage of water system sampling and analytical results, practical demonstration of testing procedures and presentation of reports.
  • Maintain level of competence commensurate with job role. Identify and recognise personal training needs and undertake suitable training when required. Complete and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
  • Design, specify and recommend chemical water treatment programmes taking account of water supply quality and system operating conditions
  • Evaluate the suitability of alternative physical and chemical water treatment programmes for specific water systems and applications
  • Give presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and control requirements
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programmes and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Organise, construct, manage and report review meetings with customers/site personnel
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate to the presentation of system data e.g. layout of the treatment plant within the system location
  • Evaluate and design appropriate water treatment equipment installations
  • Install, commission and service water treatment equipment
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programme
  • Supervise a team and manage the health, safety and environment of a water treatment equipment installation and/or operation
  • Carry out site/system investigations and surveys
  • Prepare water system diagrams and drawings
  • Assess the comparative risk of Legionellosis presented by specific water systems
  • Identify remedial, improvement and management actions required to minimise any risk presented
  • Prepare and present the assessment report findings to customer/site personnel
  • Review the implementation of remedial actions recommended in the risk assessment e.g. pipework changes, insulation and review the employment of management controls e.g. temperature monitoring programmes, system analysis results
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate for the direction and management of a cleaning/disinfection project
  • Understand and apply chemical cleaning and disinfection programmes for specific water systems
  • Install, commission and service temporary operations equipment required to complete the project e.g. flushing pump stations, side stream filtration, cooling tower packing
  • Assess the performance and progress of a water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation by sample analysis and make adjustments to the programme as required
  • Supervise a team of Water Treatment Operatives and any associated subcontractors.
  • Produce a method statement and control scheme to manage the health, safety and environment during the various phases of a project.
  • Understand, comply with and implement statutory health and safety regulations with regard to the tasks being undertaken.
  • Understand and implement organisational safety requirements for themselves and others, including responsibility and supervision for safe access to water systems and the handling of chemicals.
  • Maintain a safe environment for other building occupants during water treatment operations including any relevant signage and notifications.
  • They should be able to contribute to the development of operational solutions and improvements e.g. safer working practices.
  • Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
  • Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
  • Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
  • Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
  • Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
  • Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
  • Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
  • Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve practical and technical problems encountered, assess suitability of the chemical and physical water treatment options employed and implement the required improvements to the treatment programme or service delivery.
  • Use resources effectively including their own time management, the appropriate competence of staff chosen for the operation involved, the efficient use of staff resources and management of equipment required for specific work tasks.
  • Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication of technical information to other staff involved and all levels of site management. Review this information and agree actions with the relevant people involved. This can include the use, management and training with regard to electronic log systems for the storage of water system sampling and analytical results, practical demonstration of testing procedures and presentation of reports.
  • Maintain level of competence commensurate with job role. Identify and recognise personal training needs and undertake suitable training when required. Complete and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
  • Design, specify and recommend chemical water treatment programmes taking account of water supply quality and system operating conditions
  • Evaluate the suitability of alternative physical and chemical water treatment programmes for specific water systems and applications
  • Give presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and control requirements
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programmes and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Organise, construct, manage and report review meetings with customers/site personnel
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate to the presentation of system data e.g. layout of the treatment plant within the system location
  • Evaluate and design appropriate water treatment equipment installations
  • Install, commission and service water treatment equipment
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programme
  • Supervise a team and manage the health, safety and environment of a water treatment equipment installation and/or operation
  • Carry out site/system investigations and surveys
  • Prepare water system diagrams and drawings
  • Assess the comparative risk of Legionellosis presented by specific water systems
  • Identify remedial, improvement and management actions required to minimise any risk presented
  • Prepare and present the assessment report findings to customer/site personnel
  • Review the implementation of remedial actions recommended in the risk assessment e.g. pipework changes, insulation and review the employment of management controls e.g. temperature monitoring programmes, system analysis results
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate for the direction and management of a cleaning/disinfection project
  • Understand and apply chemical cleaning and disinfection programmes for specific water systems
  • Install, commission and service temporary operations equipment required to complete the project e.g. flushing pump stations, side stream filtration, cooling tower packing
  • Assess the performance and progress of a water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation by sample analysis and make adjustments to the programme as required
  • Supervise a team of Water Treatment Operatives and any associated subcontractors.
  • Produce a method statement and control scheme to manage the health, safety and environment during the various phases of a project.
  • Understand, comply with and implement statutory health and safety regulations with regard to the tasks being undertaken.
  • Understand and implement organisational safety requirements for themselves and others, including responsibility and supervision for safe access to water systems and the handling of chemicals.
  • Maintain a safe environment for other building occupants during water treatment operations including any relevant signage and notifications.
  • They should be able to contribute to the development of operational solutions and improvements e.g. safer working practices.
  • Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
  • Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
  • Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
  • Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
  • Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
  • Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
  • Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
  • Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve practical and technical problems encountered, assess suitability of the chemical and physical water treatment options employed and implement the required improvements to the treatment programme or service delivery.
  • Use resources effectively including their own time management, the appropriate competence of staff chosen for the operation involved, the efficient use of staff resources and management of equipment required for specific work tasks.
  • Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication of technical information to other staff involved and all levels of site management. Review this information and agree actions with the relevant people involved. This can include the use, management and training with regard to electronic log systems for the storage of water system sampling and analytical results, practical demonstration of testing procedures and presentation of reports.
  • Maintain level of competence commensurate with job role. Identify and recognise personal training needs and undertake suitable training when required. Complete and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
  • Design, specify and recommend chemical water treatment programmes taking account of water supply quality and system operating conditions
  • Evaluate the suitability of alternative physical and chemical water treatment programmes for specific water systems and applications
  • Give presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and control requirements
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programmes and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Organise, construct, manage and report review meetings with customers/site personnel
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate to the presentation of system data e.g. layout of the treatment plant within the system location
  • Evaluate and design appropriate water treatment equipment installations
  • Install, commission and service water treatment equipment
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programme
  • Supervise a team and manage the health, safety and environment of a water treatment equipment installation and/or operation
  • Carry out site/system investigations and surveys
  • Prepare water system diagrams and drawings
  • Assess the comparative risk of Legionellosis presented by specific water systems
  • Identify remedial, improvement and management actions required to minimise any risk presented
  • Prepare and present the assessment report findings to customer/site personnel
  • Review the implementation of remedial actions recommended in the risk assessment e.g. pipework changes, insulation and review the employment of management controls e.g. temperature monitoring programmes, system analysis results
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate for the direction and management of a cleaning/disinfection project
  • Understand and apply chemical cleaning and disinfection programmes for specific water systems
  • Install, commission and service temporary operations equipment required to complete the project e.g. flushing pump stations, side stream filtration, cooling tower packing
  • Assess the performance and progress of a water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation by sample analysis and make adjustments to the programme as required
  • Supervise a team of Water Treatment Operatives and any associated subcontractors.
  • Produce a method statement and control scheme to manage the health, safety and environment during the various phases of a project.

Behaviours

  • Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
  • Be risk aware so as to help reduce risks by checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
  • Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, willing to make independent decisions and develop solutions and improvements to work practices
  • Be prepared to work reliably and safely, and supervise the safe and effective operation of others.
  • Be prepared to work effectively and efficiently maintaining good relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
  • Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change.
  • Demonstrate adherence to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity
  • Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
  • Be risk aware so as to help reduce risks by checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
  • Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, willing to make independent decisions and develop solutions and improvements to work practices
  • Be prepared to work reliably and safely, and supervise the safe and effective operation of others.
  • Be prepared to work effectively and efficiently maintaining good relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
  • Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change.
  • Demonstrate adherence to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity
  • Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
  • Be risk aware so as to help reduce risks by checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
  • Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, willing to make independent decisions and develop solutions and improvements to work practices
  • Be prepared to work reliably and safely, and supervise the safe and effective operation of others.
  • Be prepared to work effectively and efficiently maintaining good relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
  • Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change.
  • Demonstrate adherence to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity
  • Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
  • Be risk aware so as to help reduce risks by checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
  • Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, willing to make independent decisions and develop solutions and improvements to work practices
  • Be prepared to work reliably and safely, and supervise the safe and effective operation of others.
  • Be prepared to work effectively and efficiently maintaining good relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
  • Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change.
  • Demonstrate adherence to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
24 months
Funding
£15,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Water treatment technician

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