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WRc Academy Training Courses

Our courses cover the basics to the cutting edge via in-person, virtual and hybrid delivery. Purposeful and focused solutions enhance existing employees' expertise and develop new recruits’ knowledge of the water, environment and sustainability sectors.

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From our vast knowledge-store, we have hand-picked problem-focused, expert-led modules to support and guide your training, so that you can fill your knowledge gaps and rise to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

We can also create or customise a course according to your teams' skill level and add any practical cases or content specific to your team or business. If you’re unable to find the exact training solution you need for you and your team, please get in touch.

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Advancing Recycled Water Management Schemes

This training course provides water industry scientists, engineers and managers with the knowledge of reclaimed water schemes to ensure safe and strategic end-use - how to plan, evaluate and assess successful and compliant schemes; and how to effectively use data and treatment innovations.

Duration: 3 days

Delivery: In-person or Online (live)

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Cost & Carbon Model Software (TR61) Training

This course provides hands-on experience of the capability and features of WRc’s TR61 software, which collates cost and carbon estimating models for the construction, renovation and operation of water treatment and infrastructure assets, delivered by its developer and trainer, engineer David Sivil.

Duration: 1 day

Delivery: In-person

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ESG Strategies for Sustainable Water Management

Providing insights into sustainability trends, regulatory drivers, and actionable strategies, this course equips decision makers with the knowledge required to position their organisations as water sector leaders in ESG performance.

Duration: 0.5 day

Delivery: Online (live)

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Introduction to GIS for Environmental Impact Assessments

Unlock the power of GIS in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) by gaining essential skills in project creation, spatial analysis, and delivering top-quality outputs. This online course is perfect for early-career environmental consultants aiming to excel in a competitive landscape.

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: Online (live)*

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Introduction to Water Microbiology

This course offers students, graduates and career-starters with introductory training on water microbiology, with the aim to develop an understanding of waterborne disease and pathogens, indicator organisms and principles of hygiene in water supply.

Duration: 1 day

Delivery: Online (self-paced + 1hr mentoring)

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Introduction to Water Quality Modelling Software

This course provides an introduction to water quality modelling, focusing on Monte Carlo simulation as well as use of the Environment Agency’s software River Quality Planning Tool and MPER (metals bioavailability) Tool, for water industry professionals and those involved in discharge permitting and compliance.

Duration: 0.5 day

Delivery: In-person or Online (self-paced + 30min mentoring)

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Microbiology for Wastewater Professionals

This course offers wastewater industry professionals a comprehensive understanding of microbial-based treatment processes in wastewater quality management; microbial ecology and the environmental and public health risks of sewage contamination, and innovations such as recycled water and bio-fuel.

Duration: 3 half-days*

Delivery: Online (live)*

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SuDS & Hydrosystems Engineering Training

This course improves the technical working knowledge of experienced SuDS practitioners, equipping them with the skills to design or approve schemes that meet site requirements, are cost-effective, bring long-term local benefits, are resilient to extreme weather and adaptive to climate change.

Duration: 1 day (+ optional add-ons)

Delivery: In-person

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Understanding Impacts of Highway Drainage

This training course will equip highway drainage professionals with the knowledge and skills to reduce the impact of highway drainage on the sewer network and reduce flooding; promote better maintenance practices; and enhance overall infrastructure management through comprehensive training.

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: In-person

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Understanding Water Quality Impacts of Storm Overflows

Delivered by an urban drainage specialist, this course provides water and environmental professionals with the in-depth knowledge and skills for assessing the impacts of storm overflows - covering their infrastructure, policy, monitoring, investment programmes and innovations for improvement.

Duration: 2 days (* + optional add-ons)

Delivery: Online (live)*

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Understanding Water Quality Statistics (AARDVARK)

Drawing on expertise from statistics specialists, water quality scientists and modellers, this course arms learners with the skills to quickly and easily visualise and analyse routine environmental, drinking water and effluent monitoring data, including through use of WRc's AARDVARK software.

Duration: 1 day

Delivery: Online (self-paced + 1hr mentoring)

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Understanding Water Quality Statistics (Excel)

Delivered by a seasoned statistics specialist and lecturer, and drawing on expertise from WRc water quality scientists and modellers, this course uses hands-on exercises to introduce key concepts and statistical methods used to visualise, interpret, analyse, and evaluate water quality data.

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: Online (live)

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Urban Pollution Management (UPM) Course

Delivered by an environmental water quality specialist, this course provides practical experience and confidence in using UPM for implementing policy for permitting wet weather intermittent discharges from water company and other wastewater systems.

Duration: 1 or 2 days

Delivery: In-person or Online (self-paced)

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Water Risk Assessment Certification (CPD Accredited)

Advance your career as a trusted expert in water risk and resilience by mastering the skills to complete high level and in-depth water risk assessments and mitigate water risks. Learners will be able to communicate risks and their impact powerfully and apply solutions to real-world projects.

Duration: 12 weeks (within 6 months)

Delivery: Online (pre-recorded + live sessions) via trusted delivery partner

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