Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Water and Wastewater Treatment for Development course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Describe different water quality parameters and how they are measured,
- Describe the basic principles of drinking water treatment and how these can be used at different scales including, household, community and municipal,
- Evaluate simple methods of wastewater treatment and how these are being applied to treating conventional waterborne sewage as well as in faecal sludge management,
- Assess how different treatment technologies might be applicable in different contexts.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Water Quality and Public Health,
- Drinking Water, Chemicals and Health,
- Water Treatment Principles,
- Water Treatment Challenges,
- Advanced Technologies in Water Treatment for Development,
- Community Considerations for Appropriate Water Treatment,
- Wastewater Treatment,
- Low Energy Wastewater Treatment,
- Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment for Development,
- Resource Recovery from WS&S Technologies – Nutrients & Water,
- Resource Recovery from WS&S Technologies – Energy,
- Appropriate Technology Selection.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management View 48 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This short course is perfect for those in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) or the development sector who wish to learn more about fundamental engineering principals for effective water treatment and distribution in a low-income setting.
Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.