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Jul 2020
WISA Members Webinar: How to turn your Water Quality Data into Water Management Knowledge
Most mines, industries and municipalities take regular samples of surface and groundwater, and receive the results of the laboratory analysis in electronic format (either excel spreadsheets or pdfs). These results, obtained at great cost, are however rarely properly interpreted, due to the fact that the visualisation of the data into graphical format is such a time-consuming process. The data collected however contains extremely valuable information when it is presented in a visual format, and can (and should!) be used to…
View MoreWater Governance Training Course – Durban
What is “Water Governance”? Water Governance refers to the political, social, economic, legislative and administrative systems in place that influence the use and management of water. South Africa, a water scarce country, has a law and policy framework for water which is regarded as among the most progressive worldwide. Our water-related law is based upon the constitutional recognition of the right of access to water and the right to an environment that is not harmful to health and well-being, and…
View MoreCPD Webinar: Fundamentals of Modern Leadership
The Fundamentals of Modern Leadership Webinar 2 CPD Points – WISA/ ECSA/ SACNASP What is a webinar? A webinar is an online "Virtual" seminar or event that usually involves a small number of presenters delivering a presentation such as a Power Point deck or series of documents to a large dispersed audience worldwide over the web. Attendees view the contents on their computer screens and listen to the audio on their computer speakers. In some cases, participants can opt to…
View MoreAug 2020
WISA Online Training Course: Preliminary Treatment
Preliminary Treatment - 4 August 2020 Preliminary Treatment is the initial process in Wastewater Treatment and protects the remainder of the wastewater treatment process. The aim of this course is to enable the candidate to develop a basic knowledge and understanding of the preliminary treatment processes in sewage treatment. Who is this course for? The course is designed for those working in the wastewater sector to ensure that they are familiar with both the theoretical aspects as well as operational…
View MoreWISA Online Training Course: Activated Sludge
Activated Sludge – 6 August 2020 Activated Sludge is part of the Secondary Treatment process of Wastewater Treatment and is a biological process using aeration and a biological floc composed of bacteria and protozoa. This course has been designed for live on-line e-classroom delivery, for interactive learning, in order to increase the learner’s awareness in specialist subject matter areas. Who is this course for? The course is designed for operators, managers, project managers, designers and optimisers and all those working…
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WISA Online Training Course: Catchment Management
Catchment Management - 3 September 2020 This Catchment Management course provides a detailed in-depth look into sustainable resource management approaches from a catchment perspective, in contrast to a piecemeal approach that artificially separates land management from water management. This holistic view can define ways for protecting the surrounding land around drinking water sources. The course will explore the major issues and the changes required by all stakeholders, highlighting current research and available tools in order to aid better decision making.…
View MoreWISA Online Training Course: Emerging Pollutants
Emerging Pollutants – 15 September 2020 Emerging pollutants is an in depth look into the raft of new and unknown pollutants that are entering our waterways. The course will explore pollution pathways, impact of the pollutants and potential preventative measures to minimise and prevent further deterioration. As both custodians and commercial users of the waterway, those working within the water community are likely to come across these pollutants regularly and are more likely to be responsible for their removal, irrespective…
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