Water Distribution

This pathway provides an insight into the production of treated water and how water distribution systems are designed and managed. It provides the knowledge for students to address: the management of pressure and flow; the principles of hydraulics; the selection, installation and maintenance of pipework systems; and the management and environmental impact of water leakages.

Click here to view a breakdown of the Level 4 Water Diploma units.

To view the outcomes for each unit, click on the relevant ‘Unit title’ below.

		Operational Specific Pathway
Mandatory Units	Project Unit Number	Water Distribution	Credits	CABWI Reference
	1	Water industry structure & organisation	8	WOM401
	2	Leadership & management	8	WOM402
	3	Managing financial resources in the water industry	8	WOM403
	4	Complete a water industry research project	8	WOM404
Pathway Specific Units
	9	Water distribution	12	WOM409
	8	Water quality management	12	WOM408
	28	Understanding water sector plant identification, engineering maintenance and operation	6	3006
	6	Water industry materials and components	12	WOM406
	18	Hydraulic principles and application in the water industry	12	WOM418
	17	Customer service in the water industry	8	WOM417
		Total credits	94

 

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Who is it suitable for?

Water Network Managers
Water Leakage Managers
Water Network Field Engineers
Contract Managers
Contract Engineers
Asset Delivery Managers
Water Network Construction Managers
Site Agents
Project Managers
Project Engineers
Project Design Managers
Project Design Engineers
Customer Services Managers
Customer Services Team Leaders
Operations Control Managers
Operations Control Team Leaders
Water Regulations Managers
Water Field Scientists
Water Metering Managers
Water Network Modellers
Water Network Engineers
Engineering Consultants
Graduates