What You'll Learn
Gain practical skills in designing and implementing sustainable, low-cost community water treatment systems that improve health and ensure safe drinking water access.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips participants with technical and practical skills to design, implement, and manage sustainable water treatment solutions tailored for rural and peri-urban communities. The training explores a variety of low-cost, appropriate technologies including point-of-use systems, slow sand filters, chlorination units, and solar disinfection. Emphasis is placed on quality control, community ownership, maintenance, and resilience against environmental and public health risks. The course also introduces innovations in decentralized water purification and household water safety planning.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH Engineers and Technicians
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Community Development Practitioners
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NGO and Humanitarian Staff
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Public Health and Sanitation Officers
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Environmental Health Experts
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Water Project Planners and Implementers
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Local Government Officials and Utility Staff
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves effectiveness and sustainability of water supply projects through context-appropriate, community-maintainable water treatment systems.
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Ensures cost-effective investments and reduces the risk of project failure.
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Enhances reputation as a leader in evidence-based and sustainable development.
Personal Impact
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Builds essential skills for careers in development and environmental sectors.
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Supports progression into senior planning, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion sustainable water management initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of water quality and treatment for small-scale systems
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Compare and select appropriate technologies for different community settings
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Design and implement point-of-use and point-of-entry treatment solutions
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Build capacity for local operation, maintenance, and community engagement
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Ensure compliance with health and environmental safety standards
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Community Water Quality and Health
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Overview of waterborne diseases and contamination risks
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WHO water quality standards and local regulations
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Understanding physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters
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Community-based water quality monitoring approaches
Module 2: Low-Cost and Point-of-Use Treatment Technologies
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Ceramic and biosand filters
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Solar disinfection (SODIS) and household chlorination
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Boiling, filtration, and storage methods
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Case Study: Success stories in point-of-use implementation
Module 3: Design and Operation of Community-Scale Treatment Systems
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Slow sand filtration system planning and maintenance
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Coagulation, sedimentation, and chlorination
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Gravity-fed and pumped treatment system options
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Site selection and system layout for rural communities
Module 4: Ensuring Sustainability and Community Ownership
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Community mobilization and behavioral change strategies
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Operation and maintenance planning
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Building technical capacity within the community
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Financing and cost recovery strategies for sustainability
Module 5: Innovation, Quality Assurance, and Scaling Solutions
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Innovations in mobile and decentralized purification systems
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Monitoring and evaluating system performance
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Integrating WASH safety plans and emergency preparedness
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Scaling treatment models for wider impact and resilience
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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