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Based on the knowledge and practical skills covered in this water management course, graduates can pursue opportunities across environmental management, agriculture, horticulture, local government, facilities management, sustainability, and water services.

This course is valuable for people looking to add sustainability expertise to an existing career or move into environmental roles.

This course is particularly useful for:

  • Environmental professionals seeking sustainability skills
  • Farmers and primary producers
  • Horticulturists and landscapers
  • Property and facilities managers
  • Local government staff
  • Sustainability coordinators
  • Business owners wanting to reduce operating costs
  • Anyone looking to build practical environmental management knowledge

 

COURSE CONTENT 

There are 10 lessons in the course: 

 

Lesson 1. Introduction to Water Conservation

  • Importance of water
  • The water cycle: rainfall, evaporation, infiltration and effective rainfall
  • Water sources and storage
  • Water quality
  • Water use at home, in primary industries and other industries
  • Why conserve water: personal, regional and global significance

Lesson 2. Water Conservation at Home

  • Water conservation in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States
  • Water-saving measures in the kitchen, bathroom and garden
  • Water-saving devices

Lesson 3. Water Conservation in the Workplace

  • General principles of workplace water conservation
  • Implementing water-saving strategies
  • Installing small appliances
  • Large water-saving devices

Lesson 4. Water Management

  • Maintaining water quality
  • Salinity and chemical contaminants
  • Water flow measurement
  • Water quality control and salinity testing
  • Minimising evaporation
  • Water sanitation
  • Water audits
  • Water management plans

Lesson 5. Water Conservation in Primary Production I

  • Water-saving measures
  • Water-wise plants
  • Water-wise procedures
  • Water-wise irrigation systems
  • Water-wise landscaping
  • Equipment, structures and tools to save water

Lesson 6. Water Conservation in Primary Production II

  • Water use in primary production
  • Methods of water storage
  • Rainwater collection and storage
  • Bore water
  • Farm dams and lined ponds
  • Livestock and domestic water requirements
  • Water quality

Lesson 7. Water Conservation in Service Industries

  • Water use in service industries
  • Contamination and disposal of water
  • Reduce, reuse and recycle practices

Lesson 8. Water Conservation and Health

  • Water use in hospitals, nursing homes and laundries
  • Clinical laboratories, dental practices and human and animal research facilities
  • Uses of water in the health industry
  • Pathogen control and general water use
  • Water minimisation strategies
  • Improving water efficiency

Lesson 9. Water Conservation in Other Sectors

  • Water use in manufacturing, construction and heavy industry
  • Water use throughout production processes
  • Examples of water use in food production facilities
  • Water holding and storage
  • Benefits of cleaner production

Lesson 10. Water Treatment, Reuse and Recycling

  • Water treatment methods
  • Water sanitation, filtering and disinfection
  • Water reuse and recycling
  • Classification and composition of wastewater
  • Recycling wastewater
  • Wastewater treatment processes
  • Suitable treatment plants
  • Treating saline water

 

Career Opportunities

Career How This Course Helps
Water Conservation Officer Develop and implement water-saving initiatives for businesses, councils and community organisations.
Environmental Officer Support environmental compliance, water conservation programs and sustainability reporting.
Sustainability Officer Help organisations reduce water consumption and improve environmental performance.
Water Management Coordinator Assist with water audits, management plans and resource monitoring.
Facilities Manager Improve water efficiency in commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and public facilities.
Horticulturist Design and manage water-wise gardens, irrigation systems and sustainable landscapes.
Agricultural Technician Improve irrigation efficiency and water use on farms and rural enterprises.
Landscape Designer Create water-sensitive landscapes using drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation systems.
Parks and Gardens Supervisor Manage public landscapes using sustainable watering practices and conservation techniques.
Environmental Consultant Contribute to water management, conservation planning and environmental assessment projects.
Water Quality Technician Support water testing, monitoring and water quality management programs.
Catchment or Natural Resource Officer Assist with protecting waterways, catchments and natural water resources.
Wastewater or Water Recycling Assistant Support wastewater treatment, recycling and water reuse initiatives.
Corporate Sustainability Coordinator Develop workplace water-saving policies and environmental improvement strategies.
Water Efficiency Consultant Advise households, businesses and farms on reducing water consumption and operating costs.

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