What You'll Learn
Master the development and implementation of Water Safety Plans using WHO guidelines. Learn hazard assessment, control planning, and monitoring for safe drinking water delivery.
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 water professionals and WASH practitioners with the knowledge and practical tools to develop and implement Water Safety Plans (WSPs) based on WHO guidelines. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, assess risks, and establish control measures throughout the drinking water supply chain—from source to consumer. The training also emphasizes stakeholder engagement, documentation, monitoring, and continual improvement of water quality management systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Water Utility and Supply System Managers
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Environmental Health Officers
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WASH Program Managers and Engineers
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Community Water Committee Members
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Public Health Inspectors
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NGO and Development Agency Staff
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Regulators and Policy Makers in the WASH sector
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances the ability to provide safe and reliable drinking water through proactive risk management.
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Improves operational efficiency by reducing time and resources spent on water quality incidents.
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Strengthens reputation as a provider of high-quality, evidence-based services.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for careers in water and public health sectors.
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Supports progression into senior management, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion water safety initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles and structure of Water Safety Plans as per WHO guidelines
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Conduct risk assessments for water supply systems
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Identify and implement appropriate control measures
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Engage stakeholders and communities in WSP development
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Monitor, document, and update WSPs for sustained safety and quality
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Water Safety Planning
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Overview of the WHO WSP framework
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The importance of risk-based drinking water management
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Key stakeholders in WSP implementation
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Case Study: Global experiences in WSP adoption
Module 2: System Assessment & Hazard Identification
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Water supply system mapping (source to tap)
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Identifying potential hazards and hazardous events
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Risk assessment and risk ranking methods
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Tools for community water system assessment
Module 3: Control Measures & Improvement Planning
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Selecting and verifying control measures
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Applying HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in water safety
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Emergency preparedness and incident response planning
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Developing an incremental improvement plan
Module 4: Monitoring, Verification & Record Keeping
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Operational and compliance monitoring tools
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Parameters and indicators for verification
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Documentation requirements and reporting formats
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Auditing and updating WSPs: continuous improvement cycle
Module 5: Institutionalization, Capacity Building & Sustainability
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Embedding WSPs in institutional frameworks
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Community participation and education
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Training operators and local authorities
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Strategies for scaling up WSPs in low-resource settings
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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