Type
Two day (one night) residential course
Location
Shrewsbury
Aim
Of interest to environmental technicians, or those involved in the management or regulation of landfills, this course provides delegates with an understanding of the practicalities of sampling and monitoring for gas and groundwater in and around landfill sites.
Objectives
At the end of the course, delegates will have:-
* an appreciation of the range and uses of relevant equipment;
* an understanding of the correct monitoring procedures;
* an understanding of the necessary protocols and the methods of QA;
* had practical experience in the sampling of gas and groundwater;
* appreciate the methods of drilling and borehole construction;
* appreciate the importance of correct and rigorous equipment maintenance.
Who should attend:
This course is intended for Environmental technicians, health and safety personnel, consultants, or any person involved in environmental monitoring; using sampling pumps; collecting landfill gas, water or groundwater samples; the monitoring of landfill gas, or groundwater of any kind.
Course Content:
This course consists of a series of lectures illustrated with examples of the equipment in normal use for a range of sampling and monitoring procedures. Delegates will have the opportunity to experience "hands-on" use of a selection of instruments most commonly used in a simulated set of conditions.
Due to the practical, "hands-on" nature of this course places are strictly limited to 12 approx. Early booking is therefore advised.
Structured Training and CPD:
This course provides 2 days towards CIWM's Structured Education and Training programme or 12 hours CPD.
Cost:
CIWM & ESA Members: £670.00 plus VAT
CIWM or ESA Members: £715.00 plus VAT
Non Members: £875.00 plus VAT
Local Authority, Charity, Community Sector or Voluntary Organisation: £715 plus VAT
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Registration:
Please click on the 'web link' at the top of this page.
Travel & Accommodation:
Why not visit www.theaa.com to plan your travel & accommodation arrangements.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you require any further assistance:
Training Services Department
IWM Business Services Limited
9 Saxon Court, St. Peter's Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1SX, United Kingdom
T: + 44 (0) 1604 620426 (0900 - 1700 GMT)
F: + 44 (0) 1604 604467
E: training@ciwm.co.uk
Programme:
Day 1
09.30 - 10.00
Registration & Refreshments
10.00 - 10.15
Introduction
Course objectives
Delegates' objectives
10.15 - 10.45
Groundwater Monitoring Procedures
10.45 - 11.30
Groundwater Monitoring Equipment Part 1 - Practical Demonstration
11.30 - 11.45
Refreshments
11.45 - 13.00
Groundwater Monitoring Equipment Part 2 - Practical Demonstration
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 14.45
Water Sampling and Documentation
14.45 - 15.45
Factors that Influence Sampling Protocols and Choice of Groundwater Monitoring Equipment (Theory)
15.45 - 16.00
Refreshments
16.00 - 17.00
Drilling and Borehole Construction - Techniques and Protocol Issues (including Landprobe Demonstration)
17.00 - 17.30
Multiple Choice Test
17.30
Day 1 Finish
Depart for Hotel in Shrewsbury
19.00
Course Dinner at Hotel
Day 2
09.30 - 10.45
Gas Monitoring Methodology and Risk Assessment (Theory)
10.45 - 11.00
Refreshments
11.00 - 13.00
Gas Monitoring Equipment and Practical Use
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 14.45
Gas Sampling Documentation
14.45 - 15.15
Multiple Choice Test
15.15 - 15.30
Refreshments
15.30 - 15.45
Test Results - Debrief and Depart
