Erosion and Sediment Control Level 3
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Date
Duration
3 days
Location
In-Person
CPD Hours
24
Price
Member Price
$2,950 + GST
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Non Member Price
$2,950 + GST
The Erosion & Sediment Control Level 3 course will provide attendees with the opportunity to improve their decision-making process with regards to erosion and sediment management at all stages of the project from planning, design, implementation and finally through to completion.
This course is delivered in partnership with Terry Clark of Topo.
This course is identified as advanced training with attendee numbers limited to provide the best learning environment, encouraging discussion and engagement. It is not a prerequisite for attendees to have completed the Level 1 & 2 courses, however attendees should have a existing understanding and experience with Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC). Registration for the Level 3 course includes attendance of the Type A, B & D sediment basin design course (day 3).
Attendees will gain knowledge and skills to develop and/or assess an ESC plan against the requirements of the IECA 2008 “Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control” document and its revised appendices..
Content
INTRODUCTION AND EROSION RISK
Environmental impacts and construction phase water quality performance objectives
An understanding of relevant legislation and requirements
Forms of erosion and erosion drivers
Erosion risk assessment (RUSLE) and selection of appropriate sediment and erosion control measures
SOIL PROPERTIES AND MANAGEMENT
Key soil properties (physical and chemical)
Soil sampling and analysis
Understanding sodic & dispersive soils
Soil pH, fertility, compaction and handling
Management techniques for problem soils
SEDIMENT CONTROL
Role of sediment control measures and compliance requirements for capture of sediment laden runoff
Effectiveness and limitations of sediment controls
Construction and maintenance requirements for all types of sediment controls
Emerging treatment technology including auto dosers (rainfall and flow based activated) and rapid settling coagulants & flocculants
DRAINAGE CONTROL
Principles of drainage design and construction standards for temporary drains and diversions
Use of clean and dirty water diversion drains to manage runoff and control erosion generation
Comparison of drain lining options and rock check dams
Works within a waterway and temporary crossings
EROSION CONTROL AND REVEGETATION
Using erosion control techniques to manage soil stockpiles, stabilised site access, temporary work areas and to achieve final site stabilisation
Comparison of various erosion control products performance, suitability for nominated works and installation and maintenance requirements
HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS
Principles of drainage design and construction standards for temporary drains and diversions
Calculating peak flow using rational method
Manning’s equation and sizing of drains and chutes
Design sizing for sediment basins and spillways
Worked examples and design exercises
PLAN PREPARATION
Requirements of a ESC plan and process to develop one
Plan preparation exercise to prepare staged plans, identify control measures, locate and size sediment and drainage control measures and identify suitable erosion control practices
TYPE A, B AND D SEDIMENT BASIN DESIGN
Review of basin options (Type A, B & D) to achieve design standards, including 80% hydrological effectiveness (per SPP)
Design considerations to maximise basin performance and efficiency, including inlets, outlets, baffles, forebays and level spreader
Coagulant and flocculant types, effectiveness, treatment process and costs
How to determine what treatment product to use (attendee exercise to perform jar test) along with dose rate assessment
Dosing options including automated systems and manual dosing
Basin construction and QA
Performance monitoring and adaptive management
Retro fitting existing basins & storage structures and discussion on learnings from past success and failures
Who should attend?
This course has been specifically designed for people tasked with preparing, implementing or assessing erosion and sediment control plans, including, but not limited to:
Engineers
Environmental Advisors and Managers
Designers
Auditors and Regulatory Personnel
Attendees must have an existing understanding and experience with erosion and sediment control.
A base level of knowledge surrounding soils and the fundamentals of hydrology and hydraulics is preferable.
Learning Outcomes
This 3 day course will address the core theory for candidates wishing to complete assessment requirements to attain future qualifications.
Facilitator
Terry Clark Principal Engineer | Director BEng (Env.) (Hons), RPEQ, CPESC, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) Director of IECA Australasia Terry is an Environmental Engineer with over 18 years direct experience in the area of soil and water management, specifically erosion and sediment control.
Terry regularly presents a range of ESC training courses and is highly respected within industry as both a technical expert but also someone who can clearly communicate and provide a practical perspective.
Terry is a Certified Practitioner in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Director of the Australasian Sector of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). He is also a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
Terry has broad experience within the environmental field having previously worked within both private industry and Government. He has developed an appreciation and detailed understanding of the entire development process from the initial project conception, design and construction phases and subsequent final delivery.
Terry regularly presents a range of ESC training courses in accordance with best practice standards including IECA (2008), IECA Appendix B (2018) and the Blue Book (2004). He has trained over 5,000 people in QLD, NSW, VIC, NT and TAS.
