Postgraduate modules
Postgraduate Module in Drinking Water Distribution
Online 
April, 2024
Online
April, 2024 
The Online Postgraduate Module in Drinking Water Distribution is a module of technical content for the acquisition of the skills necessary for the management of the various professional activities carried out in the field of drinking water distribution.The program includes the design, sizing and operation of distribution networks, as well as maintenance, asset management, efficiency improvement, water quality control and knowledge of new technologies and their application to optimize the distribution networks and their operation.
The postgraduate modules are developed in the online training environment of the Water School, accessible by username and password. All of them follow the online pedagogical modelThe program is supported at all times by an expert teacher and a dynamic tutor.
The credits passed are curricular in the case of wishing to take the postgraduate or master's degrees of the online itinerary.
Modular itinerary: your path to a master's degree
This postgraduate module is part of the Itinerary in Water Technology and Management, which allows a path of professional development: you start a module with the possibility of extending it to a postgraduate or master's degree.
This postgraduate module is part of the Itinerary in Water Technology and ManagementThis allows a path of professional development: you start a module with the possibility of extending it to a Postgraduate or Master's Degree.
Access requirements
Program open to all those who wish to obtain the technical knowledge described in the academic program. It is recommended (not mandatory) to have scientific-technical or engineering studies, or professional experience. No previous university degree is required to participate in this postgraduate module. Participants who pass the program will receive an accredited diploma from the Water School and credit recognition from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
Modular itinerary: your path to a master's degree
This postgraduate module is part of the Itinerary in Water Technology and Management, which allows a path of professional development: you start a module with the possibility of extending it to a postgraduate or master's degree.
Aspects to consider
If you later wish to extend this qualification to a postgraduate or master's degree in order to obtain the corresponding degree, it is necessary to have an official university degree or a university degree equivalent to a degree, diploma or bachelor's degree. Otherwise, a certificate of completion issued by the UPC Foundation will be obtained.
Methodologies and techniques for the design of a supply network according to the conditions to which it will be exposed and according to the existing operation forecast, with an evaluation of the effects that both extensions and modifications will entail. The design and service regulations governing drinking water distribution networks will be presented. Finally, the necessary knowledge on which materials to use in these networks will be provided.
Physical parameters describing the hydraulic behavior of supply networks. It also provides the necessary knowledge to understand the operation of the main components of these networks. Next, the minimum mathematical tools for network sizing are provided, and the most commonly used software for the design of new elements is also explained.
How to achieve the best provision, operation and maintenance of the supply service, and the relationship with the subscriber. It also presents the tools to identify and optimize the elements that determine the proper functioning of the network, and studies energy and hydraulic efficiency and energy savings in a drinking water distribution network.
Knowledge related to asset management in a distribution network, enabling students to discriminate the information involved in the decision making involved in this management. Concepts on the reliability of infrastructures, useful in the evaluation of their deterioration, are explained. Next, tools will be provided to enable students to design an optimal strategy for the maintenance, operation and renewal of assets. Finally, innovative solutions and technologies applicable to supply network asset management will be presented.
An overview of the efficiency of the supply network, followed by an in-depth study of the concepts involved, paying special attention to non-revenue water. It also describes the calculations of efficiency control ratios, which make it possible to diagnose the state of the network in terms of efficiency. The tools for designing the optimization plan for non-revenue water in the distribution system are also provided.
The characterization of the supply system is addressed in order to subsequently identify the hazards identified and, from here, to be able to assess the health risk they pose. Students will be provided with the necessary knowledge to draw up a health risk prevention plan and will also learn how to verify a prevention plan. Finally, they will also acquire the necessary skills to manage these plans using the ISO 22000 standard.
Open and innovative knowledge on existing technologies and their applicability in supply networks. Trends and R&D&I knowledge applicable to the management of network infrastructures are analyzed. In addition, it shows all those fields where improvements are possible with the increase of efficiencies and the improvement of processes through the implementation of technologies that may or may not be directly devised for drinking water distribution networks.
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The teaching team is made up of UPC faculty and specialist professionals from Agbar and the sector.The course is designed to ensure the practicality and functional applicability of the contents covered.
To facilitate success in the learning process from start to finish:
Industrial Organization Engineer and Industrial Technical Engineer in Mechanics from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).. Postgraduate degree in Water Distribution Networks and Master in Water Management from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
Since 2005 he has worked as a professional in the water sector, initially in the Technical Office Department in Catalonia.
In 2008 he joined as head of distribution of the cities of Sant Cugat and Rubí, dedicated to the management, operation and maintenance of their distribution networks, as well as the management with their Administrations. Subsequently, since 2015 he has been in charge of operations, initially in Vallès Occidental-Baix Llobregat and currently in Penedès-Camp, where he manages around 25 water and sewerage operations, continues his career in the operational field of the water and environmental services sector and performs tasks of monitoring, control and definition of objectives for the continuous improvement of the networks, processes and equipment managed in the area.
A unique technical and management training experience
The methodology and support resources are designed to facilitate autonomous, flexible and practice-oriented learning.
The innovative didactic treatment of the materials is based on the resolution of CHALLENGES based on the real professional challenges that you will have to face during your professional life.
First we present you with the challenge that you will have to solve and with which you can face in reality; then you can access the transmedia content to find your solution; finally, you must deliver your solution that you can contrast with the solution proposed by the expert.
You will also have the support of a dynamic community of peers, a faculty of experts, and your academic tutor who will accompany you from the beginning.
Challenges and other content are presented through different transmedia formats:
Minireportajes, interviews, contests, news, last minute...
Reports in audiovisual format and resources that complement the content in a didactic way.
Knowledge in a journalistic, entertaining and dynamic language.
Annotations, tips, reviews highlighting what really applies in the professional world.
If you are interested in the program, we invite you to enter the training environment of the Water School.
You will receive the access codes and you will be able to see first-hand what the environment is like, samples of the innovative teaching materials and contact your academic advisor who will guide you and answer any questions you may have.
There are possibilities to pay the tuition in installments, as well as agreements with financial institutions that offer special conditions to students.
If you belong to any of these groups, identify yourself when formalizing your registration so that the corresponding reduction can be applied.
The Water School makes available to professionals two study grants that will cover the 50% of the registration fee for the Master in Water Technology and Management, valued at €7,200.
Download the program bases here to be able to consult all the required information and present your candidacy for admisiones@laescueladelagua.com, indicating in the subject of the message "PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACY FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM"
The period to submit the candidacy is starts on December 28, 2023 and ends the February 21, 2024.
We promote the training levels of professionals in the water sector and therefore offer an additional bonus of 10% in the tuition fee for any of the programs in the online itinerary of the School of Water.
This discount is open to all those who can prove nationality and residence in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Mexico or Ecuador.
HOW TO PROCEED? At the time of registration, in the section "Do you have any assistance" choose the option "10% of subsidized group" and send us a digital copy of your passport and certificate of census registration or other document proving your habitual residence.
If you meet any of the following conditions, we offer you a discount on the registration fee:
If you are unemployed, you have a 20% bonus on the total amount of the program.
You must present the Status Certificate issued by the SEPE (INEM).
If you are registered as self-employed, you have a 15% bonus on the total amount of the program.
You must present the last 3 receipts of the self-employed quota.
If you are a member of a large family you have a bonus of 5% total amount of the program.
If you belong to any of these groups, identify yourself at the time of registration so that the 15% discount reduction can be applied to you (not cumulative).
April 2024
3.5 months - 175 hours
7 ECTS
Spanish
1025€
Online
Participants who pass the program will receive an accredited diploma from the Water School with credit recognition by the UPC. The credits taken will be recognized as credits that can be taken as part of the Postgraduate or Master's Degrees of the Online Water Technology and Management itinerary.
+34 932 479 735 
+34 616 778 523 
admisiones@laescueladelagua.com 
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