Short Course on Operation and Maintenance of WASH Infrastructure
Institute for Water and Sanitation Development – IWSD
This short course offered by IWSD focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of water and sanitation systems through effective Operation and Maintenance (O&M). O&M involves the technical, financial, and managerial tasks essential for the daily functioning of infrastructure. With many organizations struggling to balance capital investments and maintenance capacity, the course highlights how poor O&M impacts public health and service delivery. Participants will gain practical skills to address existing gaps in sustainable service provision, understand the role of O&M in safeguarding investments, and learn to apply tools and strategies for robust systems. Delivered through lectures, case studies, and field visits, the course aims to strengthen institutional capacity and improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Curiculum
- Introduction to operation and maintenance
- Types of maintenance, SOPs, O&M of pumps and valves
- Safety, health and environment
- Records and documentation
- Planning and scheduling
- O&M planning
