Engineering & Technical Course

Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering for Emerging Economies (5 Days)

Course Overview: Build capacity in water engineering to address Africa’s challenges in clean water access and sanitation, aligned with SDG 6.

Learning Objectives:

• Design low-cost water systems

• Improve water quality and reduce losses

• Integrate community-led sanitation approaches

• Implement rainwater harvesting solutions

Training Methodology:

• Water system modelling

• Field-based simulation labs

• Stakeholder role-play scenarios

Organisational Benefits:

• Improved access to WASH infrastructure

• Greater project eligibility for donor funding

Personal Benefits:

• Technical leadership in WASH projects

• Practical know-how on rural and peri-urban systems

Target Audience:
Water Engineers, NGOs, Public Sector Water Departments

Course Modules:
🔹 Day 1: Principles of Water Supply Engineering
🔹 Day 2: Sanitation Systems & Pit Latrines
🔹 Day 3: Water Quality & Treatment
🔹 Day 4: Affordable and Sustainable Design
🔹 Day 5: Project Design Studio

Customisable Parts: Rural vs urban focus, tech options (gravity-fed, borehole, etc.)