Meeting ZDHC wastewater treatment operator qualifications

The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation initiated the drive for sustainable chemical management in the fashion industry. Since then, many fashion brands have responded promptly to adhere to the guidelines and standards set by ZDHC.

As part of its Roadmap to Zero Programme, ZDHC has also published the Wastewater Treatment System Operator Minimum Qualifications Guidelines in February 2021, establishing standardised minimum expectations for operators' and technicians' education, training, and experience. It is expected for wastewater treatment operators to be qualified as per the ZDHC guidelines through a ZDHC-administered exam. To be considered for qualifications, operators need to demonstrate that they had training specific to wastewater treatment system operations.

Our webinar will provide with an overview of the ZDHC Wastewater Treatment System Operator Minimum Qualifications Guidelines and how it affects water treatment plant operators in the footwear and apparel industries. We will discuss the competency requirements for water treatment plant operators, including how operators and technicians can prepare for the exam administered by ZDHC to stay compliant and competent.

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• Introduction to ZDHC
• Minimum qualifications for wastewater treatment system operators including training requirements
• How to meet minimum qualifications: Content overview of wastewater treatment system operator Level 1 training course
• Supplier and brand perspectives: Importance of meeting minimum qualifications
• Q & A session

Visit our website for more information on ZDHC Wastewater Treatment System Operator Qualification Training developed in collaboration with ZDHC. The Level one course for operators is designed with contributions by experienced water program managers, plant managers and training providers.