The Blue, Green Drop and Incident Management Protocols course is designed for water and wastewater professionals committed to achieving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and certification under South Africa’s Blue and Green Drop programmes. This highly practical course provides the knowledge and tools needed to design, implement, and manage systems that meet national performance standards in water quality, sanitation, and risk mitigation.
Learners will explore the full scope of the Blue Drop (potable water) and Green Drop (wastewater) certification systems, including the regulatory frameworks, assessment criteria, and best-practice approaches to system optimisation. The course also introduces the Incident Reporting and Information System (IRIS) through a full-day, regulator-led workshop using official DWS manuals, enabling students to effectively manage incidents and ensure real-time compliance reporting.
Key focus areas include risk management, process audits, and the integration of supporting plans such as Water Safety Plans (WSPs), Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (WWRAPs), and Incident Management Protocols (IMPs). By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to lead certification efforts, conduct internal assessments, and build resilient systems that align with national water service performance goals.
This course is ideal for municipal water services managers, compliance officers, and plant operators who are responsible for maintaining high standards in water and sanitation service delivery.
