Course Description
On-Site Wastewater Treatment & Disposal
Institute of Technology Carlow
The aim of this module is to ensure students are fully informed of the requirements in the EPA code of practice and to be capable of implementing these requirements in the field. They will be capable of establishing the suitability of any site for a treatment system, design solutions for difficult sites and oversee the installation of a system in accordance with the design requirements. The learner will be able to apply the principles microbiology, hydrogeology and hydrology to ensure systems are designed to effectively protect the environment.
They will bring a level of professionalism to this industry that is currently experiencing a higher level of regulation in an attempt to ensure septic systems can function without causing an unacceptable environmental risk.
| Course Code | CW SRWWT S |
| College Name | Institute of Technology Carlow |
| Course Category | Environmental Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Qualification | Level 1 Certificate |
| Course Location | Carlow Town, Carlow, Ireland |
| Course Fee | 800 |
| Course Duration | 24 weeks |
| Course Times | 1 night per week 7.00pm - 10.00pm. |
| Entry Requirements | All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme. |
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