Occupational qualification
Learning pathway
The objective of this Learning Pathway (LP) is to present knowledge about the main characteristics of DWTP, the needs from and evolution of water treatment technologies and EU legislation on drinking water. Basic facts about the water supply in terms of water distribution lines and their engineering structures are presented. Trainees are acquainted with the innovative concepts and methodologies for training engineers and technical staff working in the drinking water supply sector.
The learning goals are achieved through presentation of training material within the following Learning Outcomes:
- Introduction of drinking water treatment;
- Basic facts about water supply;
- Best practices / Case studies;
- One countries’ relationship with water;
- Technology-enhanced learning & innovative education and training for drinking water treatment plants.
Learning Pathway structure
| Unit of LOs No 1 | Credit Points (CP) |
|---|
| LO1 |
5.5 |
| LO6 |
| LO13 |
| Unit of LOs No 4 | CP |
|---|
| LO9 |
2.0 |
| LO10 |
| TOTAL |
7.5 |
The LP is designed for specialists working as Training and Staff Development Professionals with the purpose to help their training, to upgrade their knowledge and to broaden their wider competence in the subject, thus facilitating their realization on the labour market.
Competencies acquired
- Fundamentals of drinking water treatment;
- Water treatment technologies development;
- Basic aspects of drinking water supply systems;
- Main characteristics of DWTP
- Introduction to the European legislation in the drinking water supply area;
- Specific characteristics in DWT processes in Bulgaria, Netherlands and Turkey;
- New approaches and methodologies in VET training for engineers and technical staff working in DWTP;
- EU VET principles for adoption and implementation of LO/Certification Units principles and ECVET assessment.
- Identify training and development needs within an organization;
- Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual;
- Managing the delivery of training and development programmes
- Apply EU VET principles (EQF/NQF) and training strategies;
- Preparation and description of LOs;
- Evaluate training effects through applying ECVET;
- Keep up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge.
- Expressing and interpreting concepts and ideas in both oral and written form;
- Developing and applying logical thinking in solving different problems in everyday practice;
- Using contemporary information and communication technologies;
- Contributing to social and working life in an effective and beneficial way;
- Applying creativity and innovation in planning and managing everyday work and in achieving objectives.
