Industrial Water Process Controller

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Industrial Water Process Controller. An Industrial Water Process Controller controls, monitors and manages industrial plant to treat, store and distribute industrial water such as demineralisation, desalination, condensate polishing, chemical waste, environmental waste, cooling water, membrane technology and process water including water for human consumption, industrial use, and wastewater treatment and fire water for sustainable industrial water production. A qualified learner will be able to: • Monitor compliance with water-related legislation, regulations, and standards on industrial water treatment plant operations and adherence to organisational policies and standard • Monitor, control, verify and manage the entire industrial water plant processes. • Monitor and implement safety protocols for the entire industrial water plant processes. • Communicate process parameters, conditions, workplan and plant status with relevant stakeholders. • Validate calibration of measuring equipment and instruments. • Manage stock of chemicals for industrial water treatment. • Perform plant related administrative and supervisory functions.

Organisations in the industrial water and wastewater treatment industry are looking for qualified industrial water process controllers as the requirements for higher productivity are ever increasing in this industry. Growing demand for industrial water requires more efficient use of infrastructure and competent personnel including industrial Water Process Controllers who are expected to manage and control as well as cope with the complex nature of industrial water treatment processes to demonstrate job knowledge and skills to enhance the water industry performance. South Africa is facing high unemployment rates which require job opportunities. Education and training in the industrial water sector that is competency-based will have a positive impact on employability. This qualification will offer the learners an opportunity to access education and training in an integrated manner providing them with requisite competencies (knowledge/theory, practical skills, workplace experience and attributes) to cope with labour market demands in this industry. This qualification will facilitate the standardisation of competencies required in the industrial water treatment processes within the various sectors. The industrial water treatment process controller qualification forms the basis for career pathing for those working or intending to work in the industrial water sector. This qualification was developed with the participation of major stakeholders such as ESKOM, CHIETA, FESTO, WISA, Department of Water and Sanitation, Rand Water, Independent consultants, Skills Development Providers, Organised Labour (Unions) such as SAMWU, Mining industry (Aveng), academies and Technical, Vocational and Education and Training colleges either during the development or verification stages.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • National Certificate: Water Care, Level 4.

• Analyse, interpret and apply legislation, regulations, and standards applicable to industrial water treatment.
• Apply safety and emergency protocols on industrial water treatment plant.
• Optimise, control and supervise all industrial water treatment processes.
• Use applicable control systems and online analysers to control the industrial water treatment plant.