Training on WASH and Construction
Enhance WASH and construction project management skills in this 5-day course, focusing on planning, implementation, and compliance best practices.
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This intensive 5-day course equips professionals with the technical, operational, and managerial competencies required to plan, implement, supervise, and monitor WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) infrastructure in construction and field environments. The course blends engineering principles, WASH standards, risk management, quality assurance, and practical field applications to ensure participants can deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable WASH facilities.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH engineers and officers
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Construction and civil engineering professionals
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Project managers & site supervisors
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NGO, humanitarian, and development practitioners
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Government and county WASH personnel
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Infrastructure planners and field engineers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Apply WASH engineering principles in the design and construction of water and sanitation systems.
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Conduct site assessments and prepare technical specifications.
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Manage construction processes for WASH facilities, ensuring quality and compliance.
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Implement safety, environmental, and public health requirements.
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Monitor, evaluate, and troubleshoot WASH infrastructure.
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Apply practical tools and case-based solutions in real-world project contexts.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: WASH Engineering Foundations
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WASH concepts, standards, and global frameworks
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Water supply systems: sources, quality, and demand estimation
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Sanitation technologies overview (onsite & offsite systems)
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Practical: Water demand calculation & system design basics
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Case Study: WASH interventions in rural vs. urban settings
Module 2: WASH Infrastructure Design & Construction
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Designing water supply networks and storage facilities
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Boreholes, wells, pipelines, and treatment units
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Sanitation system design (VIP latrines, septic, UDDT, wastewater flow)
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Construction planning, materials, and technical specifications
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Practical: Preparing basic construction drawings
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Case Study: Common design failures and how to avoid them
Module 3: Site Layout, Supervision & Quality Assurance
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Site investigations, topography, and geotechnical considerations
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Setting out WASH facilities on-site
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Supervision of contractors and workforce coordination
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Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in WASH works
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Practical: Site layout simulation
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Case Study: Quality control challenges in remote projects
Module 4: Safety, Environmental Compliance & Risk Management
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Environmental and social safeguards in WASH
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Construction safety, sanitation safety planning, and hazard control
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Water quality monitoring and contamination prevention
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Risk identification, mitigation, and emergency preparedness
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Practical: Risk assessment for a WASH construction site
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Case Study: Safety audit of a sanitation project
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Sustainable O&M
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Infrastructure monitoring tools and progress tracking
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Community engagement and behavior-change considerations
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Operation & maintenance (O&M) strategies
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Performance indicators for WASH projects
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Practical: Developing a WASH M&E framework
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Case Study: Long-term sustainability success stories
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improved quality and compliance in WASH construction projects
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Reduced risks, delays, and project overruns
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Strengthened institutional capacity for sustainable WASH delivery
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Enhanced safety, environmental stewardship, and resource management
Individual Impact
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Stronger technical competence in WASH engineering and construction
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Improved project supervision, planning, and decision-making
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Ability to interpret and apply WASH standards and guidelines
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Increased confidence in managing real-world field challenges
Common questions.
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