WorldSkills 22 – 27 September 2021 Skill 55 Water Technology

Skill for water supply and wastewater treatment for Municipalities and industries

1 WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 2 pictures: © WorldSkills International TABLE OF CONTENT

WHAT IS WORLDSKILLS? ––––––––––––––––– 4

OUR WATER OUR LIFE ––––––––––––––––––– 5

WHY ARE SKILL COMPETITIONS SO IMPORTANT? –––––––––––––––––––––– 6

Professions in Water Technology ––––––– 7

Shangai – HOST OF THE 46TH WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION ––––––––––– 8

THE COMPETITON TASKS ––––––––––––––––– 9

A LOOK BACK WORLDSKILLS 2019 ––––––– 10 WHAT IS WORLDSKILLS?

Individual and societal change is central to what we do. Our skills WorldSkills is a movement. We are competi- a group of people and organizations tions measure that together advance the shared excellence, celebrate social objective of increasing the pro- Champions, and encoura- vision of skills. Our Member organiz- ge hundreds of thousands of ations cover more than two-thirds of young people to turn their passions the world’s population. Skills change into a profession. the lives of young people around the globe. They build self-esteem and Our mission is relevant everywhere release potential. Skills create oppor- — whether you are from a G20 coun- tunities and connect communities. try, or a developing economy. They are the foundation of economic For more information: www.world- progress and the building blocks of skills.org our world.

WorldSkills and its Members help young people who want to change their lives, and the fortunes of their communities and societies.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 4 OUR WATER OUR LIFE

Water is one of the most crucial re- ter and to conserve the water. Water sources we need in our life. Safe drin- technology helps to maintain the op- king water has always been one of timum environmental standards while the primary requirements for healthy managing consistent and safe supply and sustainable human life. However, of water, and the treatment and recy- World Health Organization (WHO) re- cling of the wastewater. The competiti- ported that 39% of the world’s popu- on includes the maintenance of critical lation or over 2.6 billion people living equipment and processes in water or without improved sanitation facilities, wastewater treatment plants and the and 884 million people do not have access to safe drinking water (WHO, networks. 2002)[1]. [1] WHO 2002 The World Health Re- The competition of water technology port 2002 – Reducing Risks, Promo- at Worldskills is to promote the awa- ting Healthy Life. Geneva, World He- reness about the importance of wa- alth Organization, Geneva.

picture: pixabay.com 5 WHY ARE SKILL COMPETITIONS SO IMPORTANT?

Young people are at the heart of everything we do

Young people are the beneficiaries of These Champions are also the au- our work, the heroes of our stories of thentic voice of youth in the skills de- skills excellence, and our default au- bate. Their experiences inform discus- dience. sions on a range of global challenges. They regularly address audiences that All Competitors at a WorldSkills Com- include decision makers around the petition are Champions. Just to re- world, whether it is at our Conferen- ach this point they have pursued an ce or other international and national arduous journey, from discovering a events. skill to learning that skill at work or at college. They then progress through They are supported by dedicated vo- local, regional, and national skills com- lunteers who mentor and help them on petitions to compete for global glory. their skills journey.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 6 Professions in Water Technology

What do water sal. They also work in sewers, sewer What are the res- systems, wastewater treatment plants technicians do? and sludge treatment plants. ponsibilities of water

Water technicians monitor, assess, They may work for industrial and technicians? maintain and repair water infrastruc- agricultural water users to ensure that ture - infrastructure that serves peop- water is produced in the quality and Water technicians are able to main- le, industry, agriculture, ecology and quantity needed and that it is returned tain pumps, repair water leaks and energy production. Water technicians to nature in good quality. water meters. They conduct daily also prevent urban and rural areas tasks such as measuring water flow from being flooded. They monitor What do water and water quality. They also evaluate water and solve problems in emer- technicians need to control systems and perform standar- gencies such as floods, droughts and dized electrical repairs. They are able water contamination. know? to handle measuring devices such as Water technicians need to understand sensors and photometers. Where do water ecological systems, especially the technicians operate? water cycle. They must have mecha- Additionally, water technicians are nical, biological and chemical skills to trained for emergency situations such Water technicians operate water ensure proper water and wastewater as unexpected pollution, rainwater, facilities and water supply systems. treatment. They must also have inter- floods and droughts. They carry out domestic connections personal skills such as communicati- for water supply and sewage dispo- on, teamwork and stress tolerance.

7 COMPETITIONhoSt of the 46th WorldSkillS competition

Long known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, Shanghai combines a rich history with a modern and fashionable international metropolis. A major Asi- an-Pacific transport hub with excellent connectivity, Shanghai is the leading city in the Yangtze River Delta. It is one of the most open cities in , with WorldSkills Conference 2021, held 182 countries and regions investing in on 23-24 September, will attract Shanghai, and 670 regional headquar- over 1000 educators, ministers, ters of multinational corporations government officials, leaders of located there. business and industry, and youth together to share best practice and WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 will be held learn about global trends and issu- from 22-27 September. More than es found in 1,300 Competitors from over 60 Wor- and Training (VET), skills demand, ldSkills Member countries and regions skills of the future as well as skills will compete in 56 skills. excellence and development.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 8 THE COMPETITON TASKS

Water technicians operate our water We divide the competition into four facilities and supply systems. They modules: Laboratory/ Process control are able to maintain pumps, repair and automation/ Maintenance/ Re- water leaks and water meters. They port writing. The modules and exer- do day-to-day tasks, such as mea- cises mimic the daily routines carried suring water flow and quality. They out in municipal or industrial was- can also evaluate control systems tewater treatment plants. Routines and perform standardized electrical such as daily checks, regular water repairs. quality measurements, chemical and biological analyses, parameterization Accordingly, for the water technology of process control with emphasis on competition, we always implement troubleshooting, maintenance and different modules and exercises to control of various equipment such as test these skills. pumps, valves and sensors are all integrated in our competition.

9 A LOOK BACK WORLDSKILLS Kazan 2019

In , eleven nations took part the new challenge so dispositive. in the „Water Technology“ skill from “Without the voluntary helpers and 22 to 27 August 2019. A total of more the active support of the DWA-mem- than 1,350 young people from around ber Festo, this would not have been 60 countries competed in 56 different possible”, he adds. The collaboration disciplines. between DWA and Festo has its origins with the WorldSkills in In our Skill, the medal went to 2013. China and for almost equal points, to . Back then, German trainees from Their local experts coached all partici- various cities introduced the pro- pants prior to the competition. fession “Water Supply Engineering “We have extremely engaged experts Technician” and “Sewage Enginee- for our national competitions for our ring Technician” to the WorldSkills skilled workers and Universities for community. On an international level, the high level competition at the Wor- these professions merged into the ldSkills”, says Rüdiger Heidebrecht, competition “Water Technology”. and is proud that managed Festo also participated in the World- to support the implementation of Skills 2015 in .

WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 10 11 You got interested? – For more information you can contact:

Main contact: Rodrigo Augusto F.O. Zawadzki Skill Competition Manager (SCM) General management of the skill. Coordination of the test project, skill specific tests, requirements for health, safety and environmental issues and promotion of the skill [email protected]

Jens Bielicke Klaus Kronberger Technical Delegate (TD) Support in process engineering, automation and plant construction rules national, international Adiro Automatisierungstechnik GmbH (Germany) WorldSkills Germany e.V. (Germany) [email protected] · www.adiro.com [email protected] · www.worldskillsgermany.com

Hilmar Tetsch Liu Qishan Chief Expert (CE) Deputy Chief Expert (DCE) competition national, international, responsible for Competitor competition national, international, responsible for Competitor Stadtentwässerung Stuttgart (Germany) Singapore Polytechnic, School of Architecture and Built Environment [email protected] · [email protected] (Singapore) Singapore | [email protected] Nader Imani Rüdiger Heidebrecht | Ann-Kathrin Bräunig Development of Education Solutions and Endeavor of Skills Support in public relations, marketing and administrative organization in Water Technology German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (Germany) Festo Didactic SE (Germany) [email protected] | [email protected] · en.dwa.de [email protected] · www.festo.com/didactic

Clear Concepts. Clean Environment. German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste

supported by www.h2o-skills.de en.dwa.de

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