Water is essential for all living organisms, yet global resources face challenges from pollution, overuse, and inadequate planning. If you’re looking for career advancement in water services, environmental sectors, recycling, health, agriculture, or horticulture, this course is ideal for you.
The Certificate of Water Conservation Management is an online professional development program that explores water conservation at home, in the workplace and across various industries.
In this water conservation management course, you will learn about water sources and systems, global challenges, and water management, including sanitation, reuse, and recycling. You will also discover infrastructure for water storage and conservation, including urban storage, loss reduction and maintenance strategies for water systems.
You will also explore water efficiency in the workplace, including implementing water-saving initiatives, monitoring usage and creating a water management plan. You will also learn about water conservation in the health and service sector, industry, agriculture, and horticulture.
On completion of this course, you will be confident in conserving water in various settings to achieve cost savings, an enhanced quality of life, and a significant reduction in your environmental footprint.
Course Structure
Certificate of Water Conservation and Management
Unit 1: Understanding Water Systems and Global Challenges
- Biological, social, economic perspectives
- The global water cycle:
- Major water sources
- Global water stress
- Water accessibility
Unit 2: Water Use and Conservation in Households
- Household water use patterns
- Household water-saving strategies
- Greywater systems and rainwater harvesting
- Smart home technology for water monitoring
- Behaviour change and education
Unit 3: Water Efficiency in the Workplace
- Identifying water use in business operations
- Planning and implementing water-saving initiatives
- Retrofitting plumbing and appliances
- Monitoring usage and tracking improvements
- Creating a workplace water management plan
Unit 4: Managing Water Quality and Treatment
- Understanding contaminants
- Techniques for water testing and quality control
- Water sanitation: filtration, disinfection, UV, chlorination
- Treating saline or brackish water
- Safe reuse and recycling: greywater and blackwater systems
Unit 5: Water Use in Agriculture and Horticulture
- Water needs for crops and livestock
- Efficient irrigation systems: drip, pivot, swales, scheduling
- Using treated wastewater in agriculture
- Designing water-wise landscapes and planting plans
- Managing evaporation, runoff, and overspray
Unit 6: Infrastructure for Water Storage and Conservation
- Rainwater tanks, farm dams, bores, and lined ponds
- Urban water storage: tanks, cisterns, stormwater systems
- Seepage, leakage, evaporation
- Water audits and loss detection
- Maintenance strategies for water systems
Unit 7: Water Conservation in Health and Service Sectors
- Water usage in hospitals, care homes, laundries, and clinics
- Hygiene vs conservation: balancing priorities
- Infection control and water quality
- Reducing, reusing, and recycling water in high-use settings
- Regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting
Unit 8: Water Conservation in Industry and Future Planning
- Industrial water footprints
- Cleaner production and process redesign
- Water reuse in production cycles
- Risk management and environmental compliance
- Future trends: smart water systems, circular economy, policy shifts
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Approval and Recognition
Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.
Testimonials
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About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Payment Options
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Professional Development for:
- Water Conservation and Management Specialists
- Sustainability Consultants
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