Water and Waste Treatment

MG6110

This online course will develop learners knowledge and understanding of drinking water quality control parameters and treatment methods, and of current and emerging treatment technologies for liquid and solid wastes.

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    $849 NZ Domestic
    $2,168 NZ International
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 22 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Mar - 24 Jun 2025
    Nov - 17 Feb 2026
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    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to:

  • Evaluate and apply drinking water standards and quality parameters.
  • Understand and appraise the principles and practice of water treatment.
  • Evaluate and apply waste water quality parameters.
  • Evaluate wastewater and solid waste treatment and disposal methods.
  • Critically evaluate environmental impact and Maori cultural values in relation to water supply and waste management.

Assessment:

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% examination. 

For more information about exams, including a full list of exam times go to our exam page:

Examination information

Assessments for this course include an examination that you need to attend in-person.

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Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

Dec
2025
Jan
Feb
Mar

March enrolment dates

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29 Jun 2025
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November enrolment dates

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22 Feb 2026
  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $849 NZ Domestic
    $2,168 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 22 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Mar - 24 Jun 2025
    Nov - 17 Feb 2026
  •  
    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us