Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

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.

Courses

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.

View Results
Refine your search:
Suggested search terms:
  • Sustainability
  • Metering
  • Storm overflows
Topic

These categories are a guide only; if you can't find a specific topic or course, ask us about WRc's wide range of cross-sector knowledge and capability - we'll be happy to help find your training solution.

  • Catchment water quality & environmental protection
  • Clean water treatment & supply infrastructure
  • Sewer networks & wastewater treatment
  • Data & digital assets
  • Application of industry standards into practice
  • Project, people & asset management
Delivery method

Please enquire if you are a team looking for a course using a different or combined delivery method, or at your chosen in-person venue.

  • In-person
  • Online (live)
  • Online (self-paced)
  • Software training tool
Knowledge level

These are an indication; please read full descriptions as longer courses may span knowledge levels. Get in touch if you're looking for a specific course at a different level.
'Fundamental'
training offers an introduction or overview, such as for new starters or management.
'Intermediate'
learners may be junior staff requiring a more detailed understanding to meet role/ team requirements.
'Advanced'
courses provide in-depth technical knowledge transfer.

  • Fundamental
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Sort by:
Clear all filters
Asset Quality and Leak Detection Management (Stage 1)

This training course equips water supply and regulation professionals with a critical understanding of: leakage and pressure management; leakage estimation and detection; and the key elements of asset quality; for effective pipeline repair and rehabilitation.

Duration: 4 days

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

Find out more
Fundamentals of Regulation 31 Approval

This short course provides learners with an introduction to Regulation 31(4), which substances and products must meet before being introduced into the water supply. The training overviews the regulation's background, requirements, DWI application, and consequences of non-compliance.

Duration: 0.5 day

Delivery: In-person / Online (live or self-paced*)

Find out more
Introduction to Asset Management

This course develops learners' basic knowledge of asset management principles, activities and benefits, providing newcomers to the topic with the confidence and proficiency to support their business' operational, economic and strategic goals, or to begin their own asset management career.

Duration: 1 day

Delivery: In-person / Online (self-paced*)

Find out more
Introduction to ISO55001 for Asset Management

WRc's engaging and interactive training course provides early-career management professionals and support personnel with a basic introduction of how an Asset Management System (ASM) operates as specified in ISO 55001 - from policy and performance measurement to audits and reviews.

Duration: 3 hours

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

Find out more
Introduction to Statistics in R

This training course enables utility & regulatory industry professionals to take their spreadsheet data analysis to the next level, with an accessible and practical introduction to R: the widely-used, free open-source programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics.

Duration: 1 day

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

Find out more
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)

Find out more
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)

Find out more
Mastering Asset Management Fundamentals

This course provides a thorough understanding of asset management and its 39 subjects as outlined in IAM’s Competencies Framework - covering planning, decision-making, lifecycle, information, people and risks - to support learners' current roles or to prepare for an asset management qualification.

Duration: 5 days

Delivery: In-person / Online (self-paced*)

Find out more
Understanding N1 Tests for Leak Management

This course allows new starters to the leakage industry to understand how the N1 exponent relates to leakage; to use best practice techniques to plan for and carry out an N1 field test; and to analyse N1 test data to inform water loss management strategies within supply networks.

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: Online (self-paced)

Find out more
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)

Find out more
Understanding Water Regulations and Managing Risks

This course provides learners with an understanding of drinking water safety regulations and the risks of non-compliance, using practical examples to equip them with the skills to adopt management best practices that mitigate risks and promote sustainability.

Duration: 2-3 days

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

Find out more
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)

Find out more
Valve Operations Training

This training equips water network technicians, engineers and supervisors with the skills to operate valves efficiently and carry out step tests to mitigate leakage effectively, and carry out mains shutdowns and other activities.

Duration: 1 day

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

Find out more
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

Find out more

Want to be kept updated?

To ensure you don't miss out on exciting new courses, or our next available Live Training Event dates, click the button below to sign up to the WRc Academy newsletter. We'll send our quarterly brochure directly to your inbox, as well as new courses upon their release.

If you'd only like us to contact you about specific courses or topics, or put you on a waitlist, please complete the form at the bottom of this page or email us. If you change your mind at any time, please get in touch to opt out of communications.

Join our newsletter mailing list
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Start a conversation

Full name
Email address
Company name
How can we help?

Can we stay in touch?

Your details will be stored within our CRM to allow us to handle your enquiry. We'd love to keep in touch and send you our newsletters and other notifications we think may be of interest to you. Please let us know if we have your permission for this.

Full name
Company name
Email address
Phone number

Can we stay in touch?

Your details will be stored within our CRM to allow us to handle your enquiry. We'd love to keep in touch and send you our newsletters and other notifications we think may be of interest to you. Please let us know if we have your permission for this.