Environmental Soil, Groundwater Research and Remediation |
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The Environmental Soil, Groundwater Research and Remediation course is aimed at anyone who is involved in environmental field work and field work project management. The training course was designed by Van Walt Ltd as a working platform or textbook for those involved in environmental research. It covers this wide subject from the basics to an intermediate level and makes use of the latest environmental sampling techniques and groundwater monitoring theory. In designing this course, Van Walt has drawn from its long experience in the sector. The course is continually updated to reflect the ongoing changes to the subject matter.
The Training Course consists of 12 modules presented over 2.5 days:
Module 1 - Introduction in environmental soil and groundwater research
Module 2 - Sampling of soil and sediment for volatiles and non-volatiles
Module 3 - Working with multimeters and measuring of acidity (pH), conductivity (EC), redox and dissolved oxygen (DO)
Module 4 - Installation of monitoring wells
Module 5 - Sampling of soil moisture and groundwater for volatiles and non-volatiles
Module 6 - Risk assessment, CLEA and other software models
Module 7 - Introduction of soil and groundwater remediation
Module 8 - Theory biological processes and degradation pathways
Module 9 - Determination of biological potential
Module 10 - Natural attenuation as remediation approach
Module 11 - Background and experiences with aerobic remediation techniques
Module 12 - Background and experiences with anaerobic remediation techniques
Costs: £970.00 plus VAT. This includes all meals and hotel for 2 nights
Dates: Provisional dates for 2009: 30 September, 1, 2 October 2009 - 25, 26, 27 November 2009
Entry: Maximum 11 participants per course. A Science subject to A level standard is an advantage.
All participants receive a certificate on completion of the course.
Organisation: Van Walt Ltd in partnership with Eijkelkamp Training & Consultancy and Bioclear.
Location: Van Walt Ltd., Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2DU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1428 661660
Fax: +44 (0)1428 656808
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