Module Description
Sustainable Wastewater Management I is one of the ten modules offered in our NITTP approved training programme ESG Empowerment Series – Environmental 101, a comprehensive curriculum that covers three key environmental categories.
*To be eligible for a NITTP subsidy , you must register for all 10 modules and achieve a minimum attendance of 70% across the training hours of all modules (see the table in Programme Structure and Outline). Upon meeting these criteria, you are eligible to apply for a reimbursement of up 2/3 of your course fees, subject to NITTP approval.
Module Highlight
This module provides an overview of sustainable practices in wastewater management. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of wastewater treatment, including the different stages of treatment and their importance in protecting public health and the environment.
Programme Brochure
Date and Time:
| 27 Nov 2024 (Wed) | 2:30-5:30pm |
Programme Structure and Outline
*To be eligible for a government subsidy for your application fee, you must complete all 10 modules and achieve a minimum attendance of 70% across the training hours. Upon meeting these criteria, you are eligible to apply for a reimbursement of 2/3 of your course fees.
| Category A) Air and Water | Category B) Waste and Sewage | Category C) Energy and Carbon | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Building Liveable City with Clean Air | 4 Dec 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Sustainable Wastewater Management II | 18 Nov 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Building Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation |
| 9 Dec 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Engineering | 11 Dec 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 20 Nov 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Business Opportunities of Solar-driven Renewable Resources |
| 27 Nov 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Sustainable Wastewater Management I | 6 Jan 2025 (Mon)2:30-5:30pm | Techno-economic Analyses of Food and Textile Waste Valorisation Process | 2 Dec 2024 (Mon)2:30-5:30pm | Built Environment and Life Cycle Assessment |
| 16 Dec 2024 (Mon) 6:30-9:30pm | Climate Change Mitigation Technology for Business | ||||
Level of Recognition
Participants will receive certificates of completion for each module attended. You will also have the opportunity to earn higher levels of recognition:
- Green Business Leader – After completion of 1 course in each category.
- Green Business Pioneer – After completion of 2 courses in each category.
- Green Business Champion – After completion of all courses in each category.
Module Fee
HKD 900
Module Instructor
Prof. Zhiguo Yuan is a Chair Professor at the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. Prof Yuan is a Global STEM Professor, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and a Distinguished Fellow of the International Water Association. His research focuses on innovative solutions for urban water management through effective integration of fundamental science and engineering. He is the founder of three biotechnology businesses. He is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of Water Research X. As a lecturer, he was actively involved in continuing professional development in Australia for over 20 years.