Training Outline
SCADA systems give water and wastewater operators the information and control needed to monitor processes, respond to alarms, and support reliable plant operations.
This course introduces the main components of a SCADA system and explains how to interpret screens, human-machine interfaces, alarms, trends, and reports.
You’ll learn how to use SCADA data alongside field verification to identify and troubleshoot operational issues, apply best practices for remote control and automation, and maintain a strong safety and cybersecurity mindset.
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Understanding SCADA
- Introduction to SCADA Systems in Water & Wastewater
- Components of a SCADA System
- Understanding SCADA Screens and HMIs
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Operating SCADA Safely
- Monitoring Operations with SCADA
- Alarms: Meaning, Priorities, and Operator Response
- Remote Control and Automation
- SCADA Data, Trends, and Reporting
- Troubleshooting with SCADA and Field Verification
- Operator Best Practices and Safety Mindset
- SCADA System Cybersecurity
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Learning outcomes
- Identify the main components of a SCADA system and their functions
- Interpret SCADA screens, alarms, trends, and reports to support plant operations
- Use SCADA information and field verification to identify and resolve operational issues
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water distribution and water treatment operators class I to IV, and 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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