Water conservation for cooling water systems

 

Identify areas to reduce water use or minimise wastage in cooling towers, save on operating costs, improve chiller efficiencies and raise the sustainability rating of your building.

 

Overview

Course code 21838VIC

This practical course will enable water treatment service providers, facility managers and mechanical services technicians to progress their career through upgrading their skills to a nationally recognised specialised course in water conservation in cooling towers

Candidates will gain a strong grounding in how cooling water systems operate and the risks associated with water sources. System performance data will be collected and evaluated in order to apply water chemistry and mechanical techniques and risk management strategies required to ensure efficient consumption of water in cooling water systems.

Course details

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Learn the requirement to apply the techniques and risk management strategies required to ensure efficient consumption of water in cooling water systems.

Prerequisites: None

This unit applies to water treatment technicians, facility managers, mechanical contractors, risk assessment auditors and other appropriate stakeholders in the cooling water systems industry to support the state and federal government initiatives

Ongoing education is essential in the facilities management industry and the Vocational Graduate Certificate for Energy Efficient Facility Managers will assist in meeting continuing professional development requirements

Course Structure

Candidates must successfully complete the course in water conservation for cooling water systems.

There are no prerequisites required to complete this course.

Duration of course

This course is designed to be completed in a three month time frame. Upon successful assessment of the program candidates will be issued with a nationally recognised certificate of attainment.

 

General information

What is a nationally recognised short course?

AIRAH has developed and accredited several industry specific courses so they are nationally recognised. Some of these courses, such as the Graduate Certificates, comprise several modules, or units, and are therefore able to be recognised as a qualification. Other courses are made up of one unit only and are therefore shorter, such as the course in water conservation for cooling water systems. These courses are not able to become a qualification, however they are still nationally recognised.

Generally short courses are developed to fill a specific industry need, often in an area where no other training exists. To show successful completion of a short course a statement of attainment is issued, rather than a qualification.

How is the course delivered?

The course in water conservation for cooling water systems is available in distance education format.

Distance education enables candidates in metropolitan and regional areas to study the course, and provides a flexible option for busy professionals.

Do I get a certificate for completeing this course?

Candidates who successfully complete all assignments in the module will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Admission requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, the course should be undertaken by water industry stakeholders.

How to enrol

Registration forms will be available online shortly.

Contact the course manager at AIRAH for more information Ph: 03 8623 3000 or carolyn@airah.org.au

AIRAH
Level 3, 1 Elizabeth St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Fax: 03 9614 8949

 

Fees 2008 - 09

Enrolment fees*

Distance learning

Fees for the module include all distance learning course notes.

Re-enrolment

If a candidate has not submitted course work by the end of the semester they will be deemed not yet competent (NYC).

Re-enrolment is limited to two times and an additional fee will be payable.

*note – all fees are subject to change without notice.

Semester dates

 

 

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

 

Face to face course - Maintain your cooling water system

Seminar summary

“With an estimated 30,000 cooling towers operating in Australia (and most using somewhere between 5000 to 10,000 litres each per day), the amount of potable water they consume daily is likely to be in excess of 150 million litres nationally – about the same amount of water used by 200,000 homes during the same period.” (EcoLibrium March 2007)

Scarcity of water in many areas means conserving water in the built environment is becoming urgent. Cooling water system optimisation brings the added benefits of reduced energy consumption and reduced running costs.

This one day seminar provides a wealth of information about maximising the water efficient operation of cooling water systems and the risks associated. System performance data will be used to identify problems and opportunities for improvement. Water chemistry, mechanical techniques and risk management strategies will be applied to facilitate the efficient consumption of water, particularly within cooling towers.

Key topics

The course consists of three key topics required to ensure efficient consumption of water in cooling water systems:

* Relevant legislation, codes, standards and rating schemes
* Application of water conservation strategies
* System and environmental risks associated with proposed technologies, strategies and techniques used to minimise water use.

This course is ideal for:

* Water treatment technicians
* Facility managers
* HVAC maintenance contractors
* Plumbers
* Risk assessment auditors

Course dates and locations

All course run 8.45am-5pm

Sydney - This seminar has been postponed.

October 29, 2008
Vibe Hotel
88 Alfred Street Milsons Point, NSW 2061

Brisbane

November 6, 2008
The Pavillion - Allan Border Field
1 Bogan Street, Breakfast Creek, QLD 4010

Melbourne

November 10, 2008
Travelodge Southbank Melbourne
9 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC, 3006

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