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Practical Water & Wastewater Operator Training

Training written by an operator, for operators

I deliver practical, industry-focused water and wastewater training built on decades of real operational experience across Australian and international treatment systems. This training is not academic.

It is designed for people who run plants, respond to alarms, manage compliance pressures, and keep systems operating under real-world conditions.

All training is built around my published operator manuals, developed specifically to bridge the gap between theory and day-to-day operations.

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Who This Training Is For

Local and regional councils
Water utilities and service providers
Small and decentralised treatment systems
Eco-villages and community schemes
New operators entering operational roles
Experienced operators seeking refresher or advanced training

Training can be delivered on-site or in workshop format, and tailored to suit plant size, complexity, and operator experience levels.

Training Resources

Training programs are built around the following operator-written manuals:

  • Australian Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Guide
  • Australian Water Treatment Operator’s Guide

These manuals are used as:

  • Learner workbooks during training
  • Ongoing operator reference guides
  • Practical troubleshooting resources after training

Participants leave with material they can actually use back at the plant.

Training Areas

Wastewater Operations
  • Treatment process fundamentals
  • Biological system operation and control
  • Process monitoring and optimisation
  • Sludge and solids management
  • Troubleshooting plant upsets
  • Small and decentralised systems
  • Alarm response and incident management
  • Audit and compliance preparedness
Water Treatment Operations
  • Raw water risks and source protection
  • Treatment process fundamentals
  • Disinfection and public health protection
  • Operational monitoring and control
  • Incident response and escalation
Operator Development
  • Practical decision-making for operators
  • Understanding plant data and trends
  • Maintenance awareness for operators
  • Licence obligations in daily operations
  • Bridging the gap between theory and practice

How the Training Works

Training is delivered in a practical, operator-focused format, using:

  • Real plant examples
  • Operator scenarios and case studies
  • Plain-English explanations
  • Group discussion and problem-solving

Where appropriate, training may include:

  • Knowledge checks
  • Scenario-based exercises
  • Practical operational discussions

Training Outcomes

Operators who complete training can expect to:

Improve confidence in day-to-day plant operation
Better understand why processes behave as they do
Identify and respond to operational issues earlier
Strengthen compliance and audit readiness
Apply practical troubleshooting techniques
Retain a permanent operator reference manual

The focus is on competence, confidence, and real capability.

Trainer Background

Training is delivered by Mike Lynch, an experienced water and wastewater operator, technical author, and industry practitioner.

Background includes:

  • Certificate IV in Water Operations
  • Trade qualifications in plumbing and drainage (Australia and internationally)
  • Senior operational experience in Australian local government
  • Experience designing, building, operating, and troubleshooting treatment plants
  • International experience across diverse regulatory environments

This training is informed by real incidents, real failures, and real operational lessons.

Recognition & Compliance

Participants may receive:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Statement of Attendance
  • Recognition of CPD hours (where applicable)

All training is delivered as non-accredited professional and industry training.

No AQF qualifications are issued unless delivered in partnership with a registered training organisation (RTO).

Custom Training & Enquiries

Training programs can be tailored to:

  • Specific treatment plants
  • Council procedures and licence conditions
  • Operator experience levels
  • Pre-audit or refresher requirements

Operator Course

2-Day Wastewater Operator Course

Practical Plant Operations & Troubleshooting

Duration: 2 Days
Delivery: On-site or workshop format
Format: Interactive, practical, operator-focused
Training Type: Non-accredited professional training

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2-Day Water Operator Course

Practical Water Treatment Operations & Control

Duration: 2 Days
Delivery: On-site or workshop format
Format: Interactive, practical, operator-focused
Training Type: Non-accredited professional training

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Bundled Training Option

Water + Wastewater (Back-to-Back Delivery)

Where both the 2-Day Water Operator Course and 2-Day Wastewater Operator Course are delivered consecutively at the same site, a bundled pricing option may be offered.

Bundled Course Fee (Per Participant)
4-Day Water + Wastewater Operator Training

$1,800 per participant (ex GST)
(Standard combined price: $1,960 pp)

Bundled saving: $160 per participant

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Professional water and wastewater operator training designed for councils, utilities, and service providers.

Training can be delivered as:

  • On-site operator training
  • Refresher or upskilling programs
  • Pre-audit preparation
  • New operator onboarding

To request a proposal, scope a program, or obtain pricing, contact us below.

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