Water Management

Course description

This 3 day course gives learners a good understanding of the water audit process as well as educating them on the key areas required to conduct a water audit. Learners will be given an introduction to the most important aspects of a water audit including measurement, water conservation strategy, water quality and instrumentation. By the end of the course learners will be able to conduct a water audit and write a water audit report for a small business or a residential house.

Who should do the course

• Environmental Consultants - looking to expand their services
• Energy Efficiency Professionals - looking to conserve energy through reduced hot water usage
• Facilities Managers - who are tasked with reducing operating costs
• University Graduates – with an interest in environmental services who would like to add a unique skill which would differentiate them in the job market.
• Home Owners - looking to reduce water bills
• School Leavers – who are passionate about the environment and are looking for a professional career in environmental services.
• Company Employees – that would like to change careers or add skills that can help them gain promotion in their department and even lead their company environmental polices and department
• Currently Unemployed – add a new skill to your CV which clearly differentiates you in the market. Work from home as a consultant and gain a skill that has international relevance.
  

Why do the course

• Lead your company’s water reduction program with your new found knowledge
• Learn a unique skill that every company needs and helps to differentiate you in the job market
• Become a knowledge leader with your new found understanding of this critical resource
• Begin a new career in water management and efficiency
• Expand your environmental consulting skills to include this critically important resource
• Gain a qualification that allows you to work from home
• Take the first step towards a green consulting career
  

Course outline

Introduction to Water
Importance of Water
Science of Water
Global Water Statistics
Water and Carbon Emissions
Water Footprinting introduction

Water Auditing and Water Conservation
Legislative Overview
Important Definitions
Overview of the Water Audit Process
Audit Planning
Doing the Audit

• Identifying inputs, operations and outputs
• The Water Management Diagram
• Instrumentation and Flow Measurement
• Measuring Water Quality

Water Management Strategy
Creating a Water Management Strategy
Writing the Audit Report
Benefits of Water Audit and Water Conservation
Residential Water Audit
Small Business Water Audit
Case Study 1

Certification/Accreditation

There is currently no global accreditation for conducting a water audit. This GCX Water Management Level 1 course has been compiled by our experienced team of Water Audit Consultants who have many years of international experience in the water auditing field. The course is based not only on experience but also global best practice in the USA, UK and Australian water auditing fields. You will receive GCX Certification that you have completed the Water Management Level 1 course.

Cost

R6500 (excluding VAT)