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Guidance for professional development in drinking water and wastewater industry /

Guidance for Professional Development in Drinking Water and Wastewater Industryis useful for every professional in the industry and particularly prospective students. It can be used by mentors and established practitioners as a guidance tool for training newcomers.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ambulkar, Archis (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : IWA Publishing, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgement; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Global Drinking Water and Sanitation Scenario; 1.2 Drinking Water and Wastewater Profession; 1.3 Publication Objectives; 1.4 Scope and Goals; 1.5 Chapter Contents; 1.6 Profession's Key Resource Databases; Chapter 2: Educational options in the drinking water and wastewater field; 2.1 Short-Term Courses or Education Programs; 2.2 Diploma or Certificate; 2.3 Associate Degree; 2.4 Bachelor's Degree; 2.5 Master's Degree; 2.6 Doctorate Degree; 2.7 Postdoctoral Scholars.
  • 2.8 Continued Education2.9 Program Requirements and Special Skills; 2.10 Trends in Science and Engineering; Chapter 3: Career avenues in the drinking water and wastewater field; 3.1 University and College Positions; 3.2 Research Institute or Organization Positions; 3.3 Consultants and Engineering Staff; 3.4 Software Operators, Designers and Drafters; 3.5 Construction, Supervision and Management Staff; 3.6 Water or Wastewater System Operators; 3.7 Laboratory Professionals; 3.8 Permitting Authority Staff; 3.9 Manufacturing Staff; 3.10 Utility Company Staff; 3.11 Sales and Marketing Staff.
  • 3.12 Industry Staff3.13 Job Affiliation Organizations; Chapter 4: Professional development overview; 4.1 Student-Phase; 4.1.1 Pursuing educational program; 4.1.2 Educational finances, fellowships and assistantships; 4.1.3 Curriculum and subjects; 4.1.4 Seminars and projects; 4.1.5 Research and Teaching Assistantship; 4.1.6 Interaction with faculty members; 4.1.7 Developing knowledge database; 4.1.8 Social awareness of field; 4.1.9 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.2 Internship-Phase; 4.2.1 First step towards profession; 4.2.2 Basics of the business; 4.2.3 Glimpse of professional experience.
  • 4.2.4 Communication is the key4.2.5 Preparations for a real job; 4.2.6 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.3 Entry-Level Professional; 4.3.1 Job search options; 4.3.2 Job applications and interview; Résumé Preparations; Cover Letter Preparation; Job Interview; 4.3.3 Nervous mind at work; 4.3.4 Sticking to the basics; 4.3.5 Profession based work documents; 4.3.6 Inter-departmental coordination; 4.3.7 Vendor correspondence; 4.3.8 Managing deadlines; 4.3.9 Initial certifications; 4.3.10 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.4 Mid-Level Professionals; 4.4.1 Project management for infrastructure projects.
  • 4.4.2 Effective coordination and communications4.4.3 Non-technical duties; 4.4.4 Client correspondence; 4.4.5 Learning industry reference standards; 4.4.6 Professional designations; 4.4.7 Key organizations involvement; 4.4.8 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.5 Established Practitioners; 4.5.1 Significant transitions; 4.5.2 Pillars: Where, when and how; 4.5.3 Types of established professionals; 4.5.4 Mentoring and guidance; 4.5.5 'Special Remarks' Droplets; Chapter 5: Knowing drinking water and wastewater systems; 5.1 Drinking Water Systems; 5.1.1 Water sources and intake systems.