water conservation technician

Description

Water conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic greywater.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

water policies habitat restoration

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

energy performance of buildings energy efficiency

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality install PVC piping set up water filtration system use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction treat contaminated water use metal bending techniques follow health and safety procedures in construction conserve water resource perform water treatments maintain water treatment equipment develop water supply schedule install water reservoir apply proofing membranes perform water treatment procedures

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate water purifying equipment install water purity mechanism clear out drains operate pumping equipment keep records of work progress set up water pump check water pressure inspect roof for source of rainwater contamination