Operating Procedures of an Activated Sludge WWTP
Training Outline
Get a clear understanding of day-to-day operations at a wastewater treatment plant using the activated sludge process. This course covers each stage of water and sludge treatment — from screening and aeration to clarifiers and sludge disposal. Learn the operator’s role, key safety practices, and how to manage inputs, outputs, and equipment throughout the plant.
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How Does a WWTP Using the Activated Sludge Process Work?
- Stages in the Treatment Process
- Role of an Operator
- Safety at a WWTP
Chapter test - 2
Water Treatment Processes
- Screening: Mechanical Bar Screens
- Grit and Grease Removal
- Lift Stations
- Extended Aeration Process and Phosphorus Treatment
- Clarifiers
- External Inputs Brought into the WWTP
Chapter test - 3
Sludge Treatment
- Sludge Disposal Methods
- Centrifugal Sludge Dewatering
- Sludge Thickening
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Learning outcomes
- Define the role of an operator at a WWTP using the activated sludge process
- Identify the different water treatment processes in a WWTP using the activated sludge process
- Identify the different sludge disposal processes in a WWTP
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisities
Basic knowledge of the treatment stages in a WWTP
Target audience
Professional certified wastewater operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with placement test, practice exercises and 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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