WORLDSKILLS SHANGHAI 12.-17. OCTOBER 2022 - SKILL 55 WATER TECHNOLOGY SKILL FOR WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND ...
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WorldSkills Shanghai 12.-17. October 2022 Skill 55 Water Technology Skill for water supply and wastewater treatment for Municipalities and industries 1
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 Kazan 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 2022 – 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 2022 – Skill 55 Water Technology 6
Professions in Water Technology What do water sal. They also work in sewers, sewer systems, wastewater treatment plants What are the res- 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 water contamination. know? dized electrical repairs. They are able to handle measuring devices such as Where do water Water technicians need to understand ecological systems, especially the sensors and photometers. 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
Shangai – HOST 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 China, with WorldSkills Conference 2022, held 182 countries and regions investing in on 13.-14. October, will attract over Shanghai, and 670 regional headquar- 1000 educators, ministers, govern- ters of multinational corporations ment officials, leaders of business located there. and industry, and youth together to share best practice and learn about WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 will be held global trends and issues found in from 12.-17. October. More than 1,300 Vocational Education and Training Competitors from over 60 WorldSkills (VET), skills demand, skills of the Member countries and regions will future as well as skills excellence compete in 56 skills. and development. WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 – 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 Russia, 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 Leipzig in In our Skill, the gold medal went to 2013. China and India for almost equal points, bronze to Singapore. 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 Germany managed Festo also participated in the World- to support the implementation of Skills 2015 in Brazil. WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 – Skill 55 Water Technology 10
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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 rodrigoafoz@gmail.com 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) kro@adiro.com · www.adiro.com bielicke@worldskillsgermany.com · 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 hilmar.tetsch@stuttgart.de · h.tetsch@googlemail.com (Singapore) Singapore | liu_qishan@sp.edu.sg 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) heidebrecht@dwa.de | braeunig@dwa.de · en.dwa.de Nader.Imani@festo.com · www.festo.com/didactic Clear Concepts. Clean Environment. German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste supported by www.h2o-skills.de en.dwa.de worldskills.org/skills/id/485/ WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 – Skill 55 Water Technology
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