Refreshing the basic skills

Learning targets

How is your basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and physics? And are your study skills, such as reading comprehension and distinguishing between main points and details, well-developed?

In the course “Refreshing Basic Skills,” you’ll discover how valuable it is to revive this knowledge and these skills before you start working towards earning your diploma for the Basic Water Production course, the Basic Water Distribution course, or the Wastewater Treatment Technology course. This will help you focus better on the specific course material required for those programs.

After completing this course, you will be proficient in performing mathematical calculations, applying physical formulas, and understanding chemical symbols and reaction equations. Additionally, you will know which study skills are essential for the aforementioned (basic) courses and be able to use them to successfully complete your exams.

The following topics are covered:

• study skills
• math calculations
• chemistry
• physics
• exam skills

By the end of this course, you will have gained the following knowledge and skills:

• performing mathematical calculations
• applying physical formulas
• understanding chemical symbols and reaction equations
• effectively using study skills to successfully complete exams

Program

Content

The following topics are covered:

• mathematics (calculations)
• chemistry (symbols, reaction equations, and chemical calculations)
• physics (formulas)
• study skills (reading comprehension and more)
• distinguishing between main points and details
• answering exam questions

Your contribution

At World Water Academy, everything revolves around both knowledge and practice. Therefore, we expect each participant to bring their own work experience into the course. What challenges do you face? And what experiences can you share to help others learn from them?

Target group

The Refreshing Basic Skills course is designed for water professionals without a technical vocational (MBO) education who want to properly prepare for the Basics of Drinking Water Production Course, Basics of Drinking Water Distribution Course, or the Wastewater Treatment Technology Course.

Learning together

In small groups, you will practice problems from the course materials of the various programs. Together, you will discuss the results, focusing on the approach to solving the problems and how to formulate the correct answers. You will also receive homework to practice.

Our group-based approach creates an enthusiastic learning environment where you can engage in meaningful discussions about both the course content and your work situation.

Entry level

Your background includes a VMBO-level education. Additionally, we expect you to have some knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.