Course for Certified Environmental Professional in Sewage Treatment Plant Operation – CePSTPO

Introduction

There are thousands sources of sewage discharge in Malaysia ranging from simple ISTs serving a few PEs to large complex ASTSs serving several thousand PEs. The quality of treated sewage effluent discharged from these STSs depends greatly on the operation and maintenance of the systems. In order to ensure continuous regulatory compliance, serious attention must be given to the knowledge and skills of the operators and supervisors who have been tasked to operate, maintain, and monitor the performance of the systems.

The CePSTPO program implemented by EiMAS focuses on the operational aspects of the STS operation. The program incorporates training drills to develop understanding and skills in several areas, including environmental regulations and fundamental concepts of sewage treatment, sewage engineering laboratory, STS performance monitoring, statistical data analysis using computer software, technical report writing, and technical presentation. The graduates of the CePSTPO program are well grilled STS professionals who understand DOE’s regulatory requirements and possess knowledge and skills in STS processes and performance monitoring, hence are able to optimally operate the STS. Having a CeSPTPO graduate in your organization not only makes your company comply with the legal requirement on Competent Person but is also a valuable asset that will ensure STS regulatory compliance on a continuous basis.

Who Should Attend

1. Industry staff responsible for environmental compliance of the Sewage Regulations 2009
2. STS operators and supervisors; Industry personnel responsible for STS operation in industrial premises; Technical staff of STS service providers providing services to clients (such as rest areas and commercial establishments); Technical staff charge of STS operation in hotels, resorts, supermarkets, etc.; Environmental compliance officers.

Course Methodology

1. Lectures / Discussions
2. Course Assignments
3. Hands on STS Eng. Lab
4. Field Training Report Assessment

Objectives

To produce STS professionals who possess technical knowledge and skills on STS performance monitoring and are also conversant with the environmental regulations governing the STS operation.

Outline

Day 1

CePSTPO process

Regulatory framework

Sewage characteristics and discharge impacts

Overview of Sewage Treatment System

The working concepts of Sewage Treatment System

Rationale of conducting performance monitoring

DAY 2

The activate sludge process control strategies

Applied math for sewage engineering

Performance monitoring parameters

DAY 3

Sewage lab engineering

DAY 4

Sewage lab engineering

Maintenance of STP components and PM instruments

Data analysis and interpretation

Record keeping, reporting, and communication

Examination review

DAY 5

Comprehensive Examination

FTR preparation

Presentation of Certificates of Attendance