Training Outline
Learn how fixed film processes support reliable wastewater treatment. This course covers fixed film microbiology, trickling filters and RBCs, plus key operation, monitoring, maintenance, hydraulics, oxygen transfer, and safety requirements so you can troubleshoot performance issues in the field.
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Overview of Fixed Film Treatment
- Introduction to Fixed Film Treatment
- Microbiology of Fixed Film Systems
- Types of Fixed Film Processes
Chapter test - 2
Trickling Filters
- Trickling Filters: Process and Design Basics
- Trickling Filters: Operation, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
Chapter test - 3
Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs)
- RBCs: Process and Design Basics
- RBCs: Operation, Monitoring and Preventive Maintenance
Chapter test - 4
Operational Best Practices
- Oxygen Transfer and Hydraulics
- Safety and Regulatory Requirements
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Learning outcomes
- Explain the key mechanisms of fixed film wastewater treatment
- Differentiate between the main types of fixed film processes and identify their typical applications, strengths, and limitations
- Apply safe and effective operational practices to monitor performance, troubleshoot common problems, and ensure regulatory compliance
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified wastewater treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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