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Section: Renewable Courses

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Course: Sustainable Water Management & Rainwater Harvesting   l Cost: 495p.p. l

Aim:
The aim of this course is to equip trainees with the relevant knowledge and technical competence to install and maintain rainwater harvesting systems.

Objectives:
- Understand the importance of water as a valuable resource
- Appreciate the broad scope of the water framework directive
- Develop an awareness of river catchments and river basin districts
- Understand the role of new technologies and new concepts in
  water management
- Be familiar with sustainable water management strategies
- Understand water collection, storage systems, filtration stages
  and water treatment
- Establish the characteristics and difference between direct and
  gravity Rainwater Harvesting Systems
- Carry out risk assessments prior to commencing an installation
  and adhere to relevant Health and Safety guidelines. 
- Design and learn how to install a Rainwater Harvesting System

Content:
- Unit 1     The Water Cycle
- Unit 2     Fluvial Processes
- Unit 3     Water Management in Natural Environments
- Unit 4     Threats to Water Quality
- Unit 5     Water Protection
- Unit 6     Practical Training Workshops
                 Products & Equipment, Product Identification & Product Types

Trainee Profile: Architect, Farmer, Plumber, Building Professionals, Engineers or anyone interested in installing Rainwater Harvesting Systems.
 
Duration:  3 Days

Dates:        12th June

Course Cost:  €495p.p.

Certification: FETAC level 5 certificate in Sustainable water management

Please Note: 
Application Forms with all details including payment must be completed before training/assessment commences.  Three recent photographs (passport style and size in colour) must be submitted with each application.

 

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