Our Training Services
Hydro Training provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programmes covering all aspects of the water industry—from frontline field operations to senior management and executive leadership. Our courses cater to all experience levels and are available at introductory, intermediate, and advanced stages.
All modules can be customised to reflect the specific operational needs and strategic objectives of your organisation. We deliver training worldwide to utilities, regulators, engineering firms, contractors, NGOs, and private-sector organisations.
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Training Modules
Foundations of NRW & Water Loss Management
- Introduction to Water Loss and Leakage Management
- Understanding and Building a Water Balance
- Unbilled Authorised Consumption & Apparent Losses
- Understanding Real Losses
District Metered Areas (DMAs) & Pressure Management
- DMA Design, Operation & Pressure Management
- Bottom up Approach
- Water Balance Practical – Manual Exercise
- Water Balance Practical – Use Proprietary Software
Active Leakage Control (ALC)
- Basic Active Leakage Control Techniques
- Driving Down Leakage – Localise
- Driving Down Leakage – Locate
- Driving Down Leakage – Pinpoint
- Leakage Management in Large Diameter Mains
Leak Detection Equipment & Technologies
- Leak Detection Using Correlators
- Leak Detection Using Ground Microphones
Planning, Strategy & Performance Management
- Active Leakage Planning – Driving Leakage Down
- Non Revenue Water Strategy – Practical Exercise
- Active Leak Repair – Common Oversights and Best Practice
- Multiple-Choice Knowledge Assessment
- Economic levels of Leakage ELL
- Advanced Pressure management
- Asset Management for Leakage Reduction
Metering, Plumbing & Network Operations
- AMR – Principles and Applications
- Meter Auditing and Meter Sizing
- Basic Plumbing and Water Conservation Products
- Repairs and Renewals in the Distribution System
- Operation and Maintenance of Control Valves
Carbon Accounting & Climate Finance Module
- Calculating Carbon Savings for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
This module provides participants with a practical understanding of how to calculate carbon savings generated through water-loss reduction, pressure optimisation, and operational efficiency improvements. The training includes:
- Applying internationally recognised carbon calculation methodologies
- Developing credible baselines and project scenarios
- Preparing documentation for carbon verification and reporting
- Understanding how NRW projects support national NDC commitments
- Evaluating eligibility for the VCM, Article 6 mechanisms, and emerging climate-finance pathways