Systems Engineering (VCE) - Western Treatment Plant

Systems Engineering (VCE) - Western Treatment Plant
AUD $18.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Werribee, VIC

Learning outcomes

Unit 3&4

  • Learn about how the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne operates
  • Find out about methane capture, renewable energy production and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Explore the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and societal and human factors that led to the development of these technologies
  • Examine the life cycle of power supply

 Student activities

  • Explore the sewage treatment plant by bus
  • Observe the process of sewage treatment, from when sewage enters the plant to its treatment and reuse or release
  • Identify the energy production technologies at the treatment plant
  • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of these energy sources

Bookings

Submit your booking request by selecting available dates in the calendar. We require at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings. 

Note:

  1. Prices are quoted per person and are GST inclusive
  2. No additional cost for teaching staff
  3. A minimum fee may apply to your booking
  4. Maximum group size is 60
  5. Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking or final price


Bus hire

Groups must supply a bus for the tour and ensure the bus company has an appropriate public liability insurance policy ($10 million minimum). 

Safety requirements

For safety, all visitors to the Western Treatment Plant must meet minimum dress standards that include:
  • Required: long sleeves, long pants/trousers and enclosed shoes. 
  • Not allowed: shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, high heels or sandals.

Additional information

  • Visits will be cancelled on days declared a Total Fire Ban or catastrophic danger rating or when air quality is very poor or extremely poor 
  • Tours to the wetlands will be cancelled on days of extreme, catastrophic and Total Fire Ban danger ratings. 

For details on visiting the Western Treatment Plant, including educational activity descriptions and pricing please visit our Western Treatment Plant web pages or call 131 722.