Program contents:

     • This is an either 2.5 days session, or 2 full days session, each session has an examination at the end of the workshop, either half-day at the 2.5 days session or half-day at the end of the 2 days session.

     • Program content:

          o Source, standards and definitions

          o Impurities or Undesirable Elements

          o Chemical and Organic Factors

          o Filtration

          o Storage and Transportation

          o Deionisation

          o Demineralising and Softening

          o Mineral Addition

          o Ozone Treatment

          o The Bottling Process

          o Labelling and Coding

          o The Plant: Construction, Design and Safe Operation

          o Plant Sanitation

          o Testing

     • Questions and Review

     • A Glimpse about Marketing

The objective of this training program is to:

     • Increase the knowledge of Plant Operators, Supervisors and Management

     • Ensure that Plant people understand why different techniques and processes are

        used in the production of bottled water

     • Provide the basis for all Plant People to take responsibility for their actions

     • Share international best practise

     • Provide a forum for troubleshooting in a learning environment

     • Obtain an internationally recognized certificate

The Asia and Middle East Bottled Water Association (ABWA) requires a member to

have at least one Certified Plant Operator (CPO) in their organization. An internationally

recognized Certificate will be issued to each passing participant. The CPO program is

also open for non-members.