120611 Jordan Omt Acwua Conference December 2011 Presentation

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In Jordan, we routinelycertify or license:

Nurses

Doctors

Pharmacist

But we have not had away to certify the peoplewho:

Produce our drinking waterand protect our health

Treat our wastewater andprotect the environment

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But things are changing..

On 24 May 2011, the Minister of Labor agreed to movethe required approvals ahead to establish the

institutional arrangements: Policy approval

Establishment of Board of Certification within AQAC

USAID-funded Operations and Maintenance Training

Project (OMT) has been hard at work since 2008 todevelop the institutional framework and trainingresources to implement operator certification

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But things are changing..

WAJ Secretary General issued the Mandatory letter on16 May 2011

It has been decided to implement this program in Jordan andmake it mandatory for all water and wastewater operators inWAJ to be certified in accordance with the policies of theprogram and a timetable to be agreed upon with all partiesconcerned.

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What does it mean to be an Operator?

Anyone who has direct hands-on responsibility for aprocess that safeguards public health and theenvironment

Not an Operator:

A person who does not have direct responsibility to

safeguard public health and the environment

A person whose duties do not include actual operation or

supervision of systems and operators

Workers such as welders, carpenters, truck drivers, and

the like


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Why Certify Operators?

Certified operators helped the Aqaba WastewaterTreatment Plant achieve great results in 2010:

Maintenance costs reduced by 43%

Operating costs same as 2009 despite increased costs of neworganizational structure and 4.6% increase in depreciation rate

29% reduction in accident reports

Total elimination of: non-compliance citations and majorunplanned shutdowns

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Benefits for the Operator

The job becomes a Profession

Recognition that No One can Take Away Increased opportunity in Jordan and the region

Bright Future with defined career path

Know what you are doing and why

Feel great about yourself

Know how to Work Safely and preventaccidents

Set a good example for others


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Benefits water utilities in the MENA region

Improved Performance and Infrastructure Sustainability

Reduced citations for substandard quality

Reduced unplanned shutdowns Reduced maintenance costs

Reduced accidents

Improved teamwork and communications

Opportunity to take advantage of proven trainingopportunities

The certification program does the work

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Effective Use of Training Investments


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Benefits for Your Country

World Class reputation

Commitment to the People & Public Health

Protect environment and resources for futuregenerations

Meet strategic reform challenges

Economic development

Accountability

Infrastructure investments last longer


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How does a person become certified?

Meet requirements for :

Education level

Experience years direct responsible charge

Examinations written tests to prove knowledge

Grandfathering of people who have been operators formany years who do not meet the education requirements

Example follows

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Earning Certification: The Water Treatment Engineer

Level Education Experience Training

Hours

Direct

Responsible

Charge

I First University Degree None 46 None

II First University Degree Pass Level I

Training & Test

37 None

III First University Degree 2 years at Level II 36 2 years

IV First University Degree 3 years at Level III 29 2 years

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Operator Training Programs & Courses

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But it takes a framework to make this happen

Standard Operations and Maintenance Procedures (SOMPs)to define the competencies that operators require

O&M Knowledge and Skills:

What do operators need to do on the job? O&M skills

What do operators need to know to do their job? O&M knowledge

Performance-Based Training Curricula, Courses and Tests

Policy and Regulations to define requirements for certification:

education, experience and examinations

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Institutional Partners (next slide)

Certification Policy

Training and Testing Development

Certified Trainers

Capabilities to:

Deliver training courses

Test

Verify qualification for certification

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The Jordan Water Operator Certification Program isbuilding the framework


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Certification Body

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center (AQAC)

Institutional Framework

Water Companies, Universities, Associations

Al Balqa Applied University; ACWUA

Construction Power OtherWater and Wastewater

Regional Training Marketer

Training Providers

Water & Wastewater Services Sector Team

Al Balqa Applied UniversityProgram Administrator

Board of Certification

Ministry of Labor

E-TVET Council


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Jordanian Resources for the Region

Legal and Institutional framework

Curricula in Arabic that meet international standards

Standardized Training courses

Accountable secure Testing

Highly qualified Trainers

Certificate and program administration


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Jordanian Training Courses for Certification

Water Treatment Operator 4 Levels

Water Distribution Operator 2 Levels

Wastewater Treatment Operator 4 Levels

Wastewater Collection Operator 2 Levels

Utility Management 1 Level


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Why access Jordanian resources?

Professional training products based on internationalstandards

Certification courses and tests are ready

Courses have successfully prepared people forcertification

Qualified trainers available

Implement more quickly and less expensively

No need to reinvent the wheel


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High Quality Tests and Curricula Development

Need to Know criteria based on the standards of theUS Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) andadjusted for local requirements in MENA

Course content that customizes California StateUniversity at Sacramento materials and translatesthem to high school level Arabic

Professional course and test developers; All training and

testing materials validated and piloted

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Jordan is preparing to serve its operators as well asthose in the region


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Water Treatment Plan Operator Course Modules

Water Treatment PlantOperator

Treatment Plant Operation Safety

Water Sources and Intakes

Coagulation, Flocculation andSedimentation

Filtration

Disinfection

Laboratory Procedures

Process Wastes

Reverse Osmosis Taste and Odor

Iron and Manganese Control

Corrosion Control

Water Softening

Management

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Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator Course Modules Wastewater Operator

Why Treat Waste

Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Microbiology

Racks, Screens and Grit Removal

Sedimentation and Flotation

Fixed Film Technology

Waste Treatment Ponds

Activated Sludge Disinfection and Chlorination

Sludge Digestion and Solidshandling

Reuse of Treated Effluent

Laboratory and Basic Chemistry

Maintenance

Plant Safety

Management, Public Relations,Budget and Finance

Reports, Record-keeping, Trainingand Safety

Pollution Prevention

Odor Control

Nitrogen, Phosphorus andNutrient Removal

Trouble Shooting I and II

Industrial Waste Treatment

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Water Distribution Course Modules (early 2012) The Water Distribution

Operator

Storage Facilities

Basic Hydraulics Water Mains And Pipes

Pipe Installation

Valves

Basic Electricity and Motors

Pumps and Components

Meters and ServiceConnections

Water Quality Considerationsin Distribution Systems

System Surveillance, Water

Quality Monitoring Cross-Connection Control

Water Mains & Appurtenances

Valves, Hydrants and Meters

Record Keeping

Disinfection

Safety

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Wastewater Collection Course Modules (early 2012) The Wastewater Collection

System Operator

Why Collection SystemOperation and Maintenance

Wastewater CollectionSystems

Inspecting and TestingCollection Systems

Pipeline Cleaning andMaintenance Methods

Underground Repair

Lift Stations

Equipment Maintenance Basic Electricity and Motors

Equipment Maintenance Pumps

System Safety - Combined

Sewer Renewal(Rehabilitation)

Administration

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Utility Management Course Modules Supervising Workforce

Planning

Supervising Directing andOther Aspects

Communicating

Human Relations

Planning and Organizing

Training and Teaching Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision Making

Technical Issues andRegulatory Compliance

Financial Management

Computers in Managing aUtility

Emergency Planning

Health and Safety Programs

Stakeholder Relations

Personal and ProfessionalSkills

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What can Operator Certification mean for You?

Please take a moment to think about how an operatorcertification could help you, your utility and your countrydo a better job at operating and managing your waterand wastewater systems:

Would it give you peace of mind that staff know what they aredoing?

Would it give you assurance that your training money is well

spent? Would it help you operate more smoothly and save money?

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How the Jordanian Program can provide support

Training Courses

Testing

Course Development

Issue Certificates

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LET US WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THEEXCELLENCE THAT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

CAN BRING


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Contacting the Jordan Program

Jordan Water Operators Certification Program

Abdelrahman Omari, Chairman WWSST

Email: [email protected]

Operations and Maintenance Training (OMT) Project

George Rizkallah, COP

Email: [email protected]

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