About this course
Overview
A result is only defensible if the sample and the method behind it were sound. This covers sampling design, the analytical chemistry behind the parameters a regulator asks about, quality control inside the laboratory, and reporting in a form that holds up under scrutiny.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Collect and preserve representative samples
- Run standard physico-chemical analyses
- Apply quality control to laboratory work
- Interpret results against standards
- Produce compliant analytical reports
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Apply correct sampling and preservation methods
- Perform standard water and wastewater analyses
- Ensure analytical quality control
- Interpret results against regulatory limits
- Report results to required standards
Who it is for
Target audience
Laboratory analysts, quality officers, and technicians in water and wastewater utilities.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A laboratory or water quality role. A basic chemistry grounding is assumed.