Drinking Water Safety and Risk Management Training Course

Drinking Water Safety and Risk Management Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Drinking Water Safety and Risk Management Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

This 5-day training equips participants with knowledge and tools to develop and implement water safety plans (WSPs) to manage risks in drinking water systems. Participants will learn to identify hazards, assess risks, and design mitigation measures that ensure continuous safe drinking water supply.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

  • Utility managers and engineers
  • Public health professionals
  • Regulators and policymakers
  • Environmental specialists
  • NGO and humanitarian workers in WASH

Organizational Impact

  • Strengthened risk management frameworks in water utilities
  • Improved compliance with national and international safety standards
  • Reduced public health risks from unsafe water supply
  • Enhanced resilience of water services during emergencies

Personal Impact

  • Skills in developing and implementing water safety plans
  • Improved risk assessment and management capacity
  • Recognition as a competent professional in water safety
  • Ability to train and lead others in WSP implementation

Course Objectives

  • Understand the concept and principles of water safety plans
  • Conduct risk assessments for drinking water systems
  • Develop monitoring and mitigation strategies
  • Strengthen emergency preparedness in water safety
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Course Modules

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Water Safety Plans (WSPs)

  • Concept and purpose of WSPs
  • WHO guidelines on water safety planning
  • Benefits of adopting WSPs in utilities
  • Global experiences and success stories
  • Case Study: WHO pilot implementation of WSPs

Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Types of hazards (biological, chemical, physical)
  • Tools for risk identification and assessment
  • Risk prioritization frameworks
  • Linking risks to health outcomes
  • Case Study: Hazard analysis in a municipal water system

Module 3: Developing a Water Safety Plan

  • Step-by-step WSP framework
  • Stakeholder involvement in planning
  • Establishing control measures
  • Monitoring and verification systems
  • Case Study: Designing a WSP for a rural utility

Module 4: Operational Monitoring and Management

  • Setting operational limits and monitoring parameters
  • Early warning systems for risk detection
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Case Study: Monitoring E. coli in community water supply

Module 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response

  • Identifying potential emergencies (natural disasters, contamination events)
  • Developing emergency response protocols
  • Communication with the public during crises
  • Post-crisis evaluation and improvement
  • Case Study: Water utility response to flood-related contamination
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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