Course Details

Sanitation Systems and Technologies for WASH Technical Staff Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The Sanitation Systems and Technologies for WASH Technical Staff Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of sanitation systems and their application in diverse settings, including urban, rural, and emergency contexts. Effective sanitation is critical for public health, environmental protection, and community development. This course equips technical staff with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and manage sanitation technologies tailored to specific conditions, ensuring sustainable and culturally appropriate solutions.

The Sanitation Systems and Technologies for WASH Technical Staff Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to implement effective, sustainable, and context-specific sanitation solutions. By combining technical expertise with hands-on learning, this course enables professionals to tackle complex sanitation challenges and contribute to improved public health and environmental outcomes in their communities.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Sanitation Systems and Technologies course is designed for:

• WASH Technical Staff: Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining sanitation systems.
• Engineers and Technicians: Individuals involved in designing and constructing sanitation infrastructure.
• Program Managers: WASH professionals overseeing sanitation programs and projects.
• Emergency Response Personnel: Staff managing sanitation systems in disaster and crisis settings.
• Environmental Specialists: Professionals focusing on the environmental impact of sanitation systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Understand Sanitation Principles: Provide participants with foundational knowledge of sanitation systems and their role in public health and environmental protection.
• Introduce Sanitation Technologies: Equip participants with technical knowledge of on-site and off-site sanitation technologies, including faecal sludge management (FSM).
• Address Urban, Rural, and Emergency Contexts: Teach participants how to design sanitation solutions for diverse environments.
• Promote Sustainable Sanitation: Emphasize environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and culturally appropriate sanitation solutions.
• Enhance Problem-Solving Skills: Develop the ability to assess sanitation needs and design tailored interventions.
• Improve Monitoring and Maintenance Practices: Train participants on monitoring sanitation systems and ensuring long-term functionality.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Sanitation Systems

• Definition and components of sanitation systems.
• Importance of sanitation for public health, environmental protection, and social development.
• Global sanitation challenges and solutions.
• Overview of the sanitation ladder and its application.

Module 2: On-Site Sanitation Technologies

• Overview of latrine types (pit latrines, ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, composting toilets).
• Design, construction, and maintenance of on-site sanitation systems.
• Introduction to septic tanks and small-scale wastewater systems.
• Environmental considerations: groundwater contamination and safe disposal.

Module 3: Off-Site Sanitation Systems

• Overview of sewerage systems: simplified, conventional, and small-bore sewers.
• Design and maintenance of decentralized wastewater treatment plants (DEWATS).
• Urban sanitation challenges and solutions.
• Cost and scalability considerations for off-site systems.

Module 4: Faecal Sludge Management (FSM)

• Importance of FSM in urban and peri-urban settings.
• Collection, transportation, treatment, and safe disposal of faecal sludge.
• Introduction to FSM technologies (e.g., drying beds, anaerobic digesters).
• Case studies on FSM implementation in low-income settings.

Module 5: Sanitation in Emergency Contexts

• Rapid assessment of sanitation needs during emergencies.
• Sphere Standards for sanitation in humanitarian settings.
• Designing temporary and scalable sanitation solutions (e.g., mobile toilets, trench latrines).
• Monitoring and managing sanitation in refugee and displacement camps.

Module 6: Sustainable and Inclusive Sanitation Solutions

• Designing sanitation systems for environmental sustainability.
• Integrating water-saving technologies and eco-friendly materials.
• Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations (e.g., women, children, disabled individuals).
• Promoting community participation and ownership.

Module 7: Monitoring, Maintenance, and Evaluation

• Techniques for monitoring the performance of sanitation systems.
• Routine maintenance practices to ensure system functionality.
• Evaluating sanitation projects for impact and sustainability.
• Using data to improve sanitation interventions.

Module 8: Practical Design and Implementation

• Workshop: Designing a sanitation system for a rural community.
• Group exercise: Planning sanitation for an urban slum.
• Simulation: Emergency sanitation response for a disaster scenario.
• Peer review and feedback on project designs.

 CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com