Hydraulics and Hydrology for Supervising Engineers training course

A 3 day training course for supervising engineers under the Reservoirs Act (1975) or civil engineers seeking such an appointment. The course is also suitable for civil engineers with responsibility for headworks, reservoir safety and remedial works.

This course includes evening training, and some nights finishes around 9:30pm. It is advised that you book accommodation along with the course unless you live relatively close to the training location.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• A greater understanding of hydraulic engineering, flood hydrology and dam engineering.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Competent employees, better able to assess risk.

What you will learn

• Hydrographs and flood routing.
• Catchment characteristics.
• The impact of forestry on surface waters.
• The role and principles of model studies.
• Waves and wave protection.
• Overtopping.
• Reinforced grass.
• Dam outlet works.
• Dam break analysis and contingency planning.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• You will receive a certificate from Develop Training Limited.

How is this training delivered?

• Theory is delivered in the classroom. The course will include lectures and discussions, with reference to relevant case histories.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners would benefit from bringing a calculator.
• 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.