Foundation Programs

Numbers are at the heart of every technical role. This self-paced foundation course equips water-sector technicians, operational staff, and scholars with basic core numeracy skills — covering exponents, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, rounding, mensuration, descriptive statistics, functions, and more. The Introduction to Basic Mathematics self-study course will assist participants with basic data analyses and report writing. No prior knowledge required.

Target audiences: Technical staff enrolling for entry-level occupational qualifications and High School Students looking to review basic mathematical concepts.

This self-paced course provides a structured foundation in algebra, from core operations through to quadratic equations, illustrated throughout with water-sector applications. For scholars, a solid grasp of algebra underpins academic performance and readiness for further technical study. The course also supports water-sector technicians pursuing upskilling, and adult learners seeking a structured refresher. Delivered online via the WBC Tutor LMS, learners may begin at any time, working through thirteen topics at their own pace.

From pump curves to chlorine decay charts, graphs are used everywhere - including in the water sector. This self-paced introductory course builds confidence in linear, quadratic and exponential functions through clear explanations and practical examples from the water-sector.

This self-study short course is developed for mid-level scholars needing exam-ready graph skills as well as for junior technical staff and adult learners wanting practical mathematical fluency. For scholars, mastering graphs is key to maths success and a springboard into technical careers. Start today!

Learn to summarise, interpret and graph real data: averages, spread, percentiles, histograms, boxplots and pie charts. Examples come from water-sector data such as chlorine, turbidity and groundwater levels. Essential for mid-level scholars (Grade 10–11): build the data-handling skills that exams and further study demand, with worked examples, practice problems and a quiz. Also ideal for young water technicians, operators and returning adult learners.