Reservoir Inspection training course

A 2 day training course incorporating City and Guilds assessment and accreditation designed to provide learners with the knowledge to undertake effective inspections of reservoirs.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Greater confidence to inspect reservoirs and document findings.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Better documentation of inspections and the maintenance of associated records.
• Employees who feel their employer has made an investment in their career development.

What you will learn

• The duties and responsibilities of reservoir owners and operators.
• Practical surveillance techniques.
• Routine maintenance procedures.
• Associated safety practices.
• Reporting defects and emergency procedures.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds Frontline Skills Framework Utilities 5831 scheme with one of the following relevant units - Service Reservoirs (External Inspection), Surface Water Balancing Ponds or Impounding Reservoirs and Catchment Areas.

How is this training delivered?

• A visit to a local reservoir is included to provide opportunities to see the theory of inspection in practice.
• Assessment and accreditation is undertaken by written tests of knowledge gained on the course.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Please bring waterproof clothing, wellington boots, safety helmets and a suitable note book will be required for site visits.
• Learners can bring with them any materials used in their work, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• Reservoir Supervision (WRE1)
  5 day course to develop skills of supervising engineers. Provides understanding of reservoir legislation and standards.
• Soil Mechanics for Supervising Reservoir Engineers (WRE3)
  3 day course designed to develop knowledge of embankment dam engineering, dam behaviour and soil mechanics.