Training Outline
This course covers sludge stabilization, including aerobic and anaerobic digestion, along with dewatering processes and equipment.
It also explores safety, solids storage and disposal, and how solids handling impacts overall treatment performance.
Note: This course is Part 2 of a two-part series. Operators are encouraged to take both parts for a complete understanding.
- Placement test1
Sludge Stabilization and Digestion
- Why Sludge Must Be Stabilized
- Aerobic Digestion
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Operation of Anaerobic Digesters
Chapter test - 2
Dewatering
- Purpose of Dewatering
- Common Dewatering Equipment
- Basic Dewatering Performance Indicators
Chapter test - 3
Solids Safety, Storage, Transport and Disposal
- Safety Across the Solids Handling Chain
- Storage, Loadout and Transport of Solids
- Disposal and Reuse of Wastewater Solids
Chapter test - 4
Common Solids Handling Problems and Troubleshooting
- Visual Warning Signs in Solids Handling Operations
- How Solids Handling Problems Affect the Liquid Treatment Process
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Learning outcomes
- Explain how sludge is stabilized through aerobic and anaerobic digestion, and how dewatering prepares solids for final handling
- Describe the key equipment and operational principles used in digestion and dewatering processes
- Identify operational issues, safety risks, and the impacts of solids handling on overall plant performance
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Target audience
Professional certified wastewater operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises, and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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