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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner
Course Description
The Scottish Water Distribution Operations & Maintenance Strategy (DOMS) - Module 13 - Advanced Sampling training course is a company scheme, created and owned by Scottish Water, relevant for anyone taking potable water samples on the live water distribution network, from new water mains, new water service connections and sampling associated with water commissioning.
**Candidates must have valid National Water Hygiene and Scottish Water DOMS Modules 1 - 12 registrations to be able to attend the advanced sampling practitioner course**
Course Aims
The Scottish Water DOMS Module 13 sampling scheme has been produced to ensure that Scottish Water staff, contractors, and consultants who are required to take water samples follow a systematic and standardised approach covering key principles associated with the selection and use of the correct sample bottles, how to measure chlorine residuals accurately, how to sample correctly using the correct techniques and filling bottles in the correct order, and how to complete the appropriate paperwork for submission to the laboratories.
Who Should Attend?
Scottish Water staff, contractor’s workforce inclusive of Utility Connection Providers, and consultants who are required to carry out potable water sampling, appropriate storage and transportation, to Scottish Water’s laboratories, or independent laboratories, for public health validation purposes. This is for individuals connecting into live water distribution networks or as part of the commissioning process for newly laid water mains.
**When sampling from a potable water tanker additional sampling techniques and best practice will be covered on the course. Please ensure you notify our team if you are required to sample from a tanker**
FAQs
How is the course delivered?
A Scottish Water-approved trainer delivers the training course. The training consists of both theory and practical aspects of water sampling. This includes identifying the appropriate bottle type & numbers for each sampling requirement, the sequence of when to take each sample, how to properly carry out a chlorine residual test using the Hach & Palintest Colorimeters, how to sample correctly from fire hydrants (use of regulation standpipes) and customer taps, completion of the appropriate Scottish Water LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) data recording sheets, and a practical demonstration by each candidate taking samples observed by the Trainer / Assessor.
Registration is based on the successful completion of the training course and competence observed by the trainer.
How long will the course last?
This is a 1-day course. Our courses run from 8:30 - 16:30.
What is the course eligibility?
Candidates should have a proficient level of English to participate in this course.
What are the course pre-requisites?
Completion of the National Water Hygiene Scheme and DOMS Modules 1 – 12 must be undertaken before attending the sampling course.
What PPE is required?
No PPE is required for this course.
What certification will be achieved?
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register, where registrations are valid for 3 years from the date of the training. Candidates will also be issued a Virtual EUSR Registration card. Physical cards can be provided upon request for a fee of £15 (plus VAT).
| Course Name | Start Date | Course Location | Duration | Time | Places Left | Delegate Price | Book | Quantity |
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 27/10/2026 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 0 | £220.00 | Full | |
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 02/12/2026 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 11 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 17/12/2026 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 20/01/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 10/02/2027 | Dingwall - STS | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 11 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 17/02/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 17/03/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £220.00 | ||
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Scottish Water - DOMS Module 13 - Advanced Sampling Practitioner | 12/04/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 1 Day | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £220.00 |
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