Water Sampling And Analysis For Quality Testing Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply appropriate sampling techniques to collect representative water samples from various sources.
• Analyze water samples for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters using standard methods.
• Evaluate test results against South African water quality guidelines and interpret their significance.
• Implement proper sample preservation, storage, and transport procedures to maintain sample integrity.
• Demonstrate competence in using field and laboratory equipment for water quality testing.
• Document and report sampling and analysis results accurately in accordance with quality management systems.

Target Audience

This course is designed for environmental health practitioners, laboratory technicians, water treatment plant operators, and quality assurance personnel who are responsible for water sampling and analysis in municipal, industrial, or consulting settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to develop competence in water sampling and field/laboratory analysis. These sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge, practice correct techniques, and gain confidence in using equipment and interpreting results.

Practical Activities

• Field Sampling and In-Situ Measurements — Learners visit a nearby water source (e.g., river, dam, or borehole) to practice grab sampling, measure field parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity) using handheld meters, and properly label and preserve samples. (4h)
• Laboratory Analysis of Physical and Chemical Parameters — In the laboratory, learners analyze collected water samples for physical parameters (turbidity, conductivity) and chemical parameters (alkalinity, hardness, chloride, ammonia) using titration, spectrophotometry, and other standard methods. (4h)
• Microbiological Analysis and Data Interpretation — Learners conduct membrane filtration for total coliforms and E. coli, incubate samples, and interpret results. They then compile a full water quality report comparing results to SANS 241 standards and discuss corrective actions. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.