Sampling
This training course is aimed at water industry technicians requiring the necessary skills and knowledge to take water samples for chemical and bacteriological analysis.
Objectives
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Identify suitable points from which to take water samples
- Select suitable sampling equipment and vessels appropriate to the respective samples
- Prepare selected sampling point for taking samples
- Disinfect bacteriological sampling points on mains and customer supplies
- Recognise potential sources of contamination of the sample
- Carry out chlorine residual measurements on sampling points
- Record necessary details of sampling
- Store and transport samples in accordance with procedures
- Carry out all operations safely and hygienically
Method
The course will consist of a mixture of classroom based tuition and practical exercises.
Pre Course Requirements
None
Who Should Attend?
Technicians requiring the skills and knowledge required to take chemical and bacteriological samples from a range of sampling points.