How to become Water treatment worker
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need in this job.
You could do the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Water Engineering.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a:
- Water Process Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Water Industry Treatment Process Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Water Treatment Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
These can take between 18 months and 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly to work as a water treatment worker.
Some employers might want you to have GCSEs in English, maths and a science at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
It might also be useful if you have experience of working in industrial plant maintenance.
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You can find more advice about careers and training in the water industry through Energy and Utilities Jobs.