Severn Trent Sustainability: Water Industry Virtual Work Experience

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

Overview
Water is all around us and is central to how we live our lives. It’s vital that the services that focus on providing clean and safe water in our homes, workplaces, and schools have people who are passionate about what they do and technology that matches their ambitions.

Springpod and Severn Trent have joined up to give you access to the latest information about essential roles and responsibilities within the water industry! We’ll cover how Severn Trent plays an active role in the community and how it provides invaluable services to the region it serves, and provides a lifeline to the people it supports. From covering innovative STEM roles to giving you an insight into invaluable support services, you’ll learn more about what it’s really like to work for Severn Trent, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in interactive activities and hear from leading industry experts.

What's included
This programme will cover the variety of different roles and opportunities available at Severn Trent. It'll give you an insight into the wonderful things they do - from providing affordable water to protecting some of the biggest nature projects in the UK, whilst showcasing some of the integral roles along the way. You’ll discover more about the science behind water - from the water cycle to the innovative efforts into sustainability and technology that puts Severn Trent at the forefront of STEM opportunities in the water industry!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

The Water Cycle and Clean Water Treatment

Ever wondered how we get clean drinking water? Where does it come from? And where does the wastewater end up? The answer to all of these questions lies in the water cycle. We'll cover everything from flooding, wet weather, increasing populations, and weather patterns to managing pollution, pesticides, and nitrate. We'll then quiz you on what you've learnt, just to make sure you were paying attention!

STEM Careers at Severn Trent

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, four areas that are key to the water industry and to companies like Severn Trent. In this module, we'll explain how STEM helps Severn Trent revolutionise water treatment, from utilising cutting-edge technology to employing the best engineers to ensure processes go smoothly and safely.

Sustainability at Severn Trent

How does Severn Trent lead the way in being more sustainable? We'll detail how they are working hard to play their part in achieving the UN's 17 sustainable development goals. Want to hear about biodiversity too? This module has it all! In this module’s activity, you’ll have a go at designing the ultimate water-efficient and sustainable home.

Operations at Severn Trent

In order to provide clean and affordable water to the community, a lot of hard work goes into making this happen, and ensuring that the entire system keeps running smoothly! This module will cover essential roles such as water technicians, tanker drivers and maintenance technicians, showing the unique opportunities in operations.

Support Functions at Severn Trent

There’s a lot more to the water industry than solely STEM roles - in fact, for an organisation to run smoothly, there are a lot of essential roles that need to be in place. This module will cover some of the integral support functions at Severn Trent - from branding and marketing to human resources and finance, this module will highlight integral responsibilities and skills within customer support!

Innovation at Severn Trent

In order for any industry or organisation to progress, innovation needs to be firmly at the heart of everything it does. This module covers how essential innovation is to Severn Trent, covering advances in bioresources, water resources, and technology, and showing you how future innovation can push the industry forward!

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

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