CSARM Series - Module B: Effective Contaminated Site Assessment
UTS, Faculty of Science through its external engagement program is presenting this series of short courses for professionals in the area of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM). The Department of Environmental Sciences is developing this program with the support of NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and industry consultants. The comprehensive program of eight modules will enable participants to update their specific area of expertise, to extend their knowledge base and to network with colleagues in industry and government in this complex field of environmental management.
WHEN: 29 April 2010 - 01 May 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSES
Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Management (CSARM) Short Courses Series
Module B: Effective Contaminated Site Assessment, 29 April-1 May 2010
UTS Faculty of Science through its external engagement program is presenting this series of short courses for professionals in the area of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM). The Department of Environmental Sciences has developed this program with the support of NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and industry consultants. This comprehensive program will enable participants to update their specific area of expertise, extend their knowledge base and to network with colleagues in industry and government in this complex field of environmental management.
Module B: Effective Contaminated Site Assessment
Effective site assessment requires a thorough investigative approach and data acquisition in order to provide reliable information about the potential risk to human health and environment and set the scene for the remediation process.
This module addresses the purposes and drivers of the stages of effective site assessment and considers the importance of appropriate sampling design and acquisition of quality data. The assessment and remediation of groundwater contamination will be addressed and important non-technical issues will be untangled.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Environmental professionals
- Contaminated site consultants
- Environmental engineers
- Environmental officers in industry and government
- Science and engineering graduates interested in entering this field
PRESENTERS
Presenters include a good mix of UTS: Science and Engineering academics, DECC and CSIRO officers, industry practitioners and experts in environmental law.
COURSE OUTCOMES - specific to Module B
You will gain a good understanding of:
- Requirements of preliminary and detailed site investigation and assessment programs
- What is required to determine if a site is “significantly contaminated land”
- Designing and interpreting effective site investigation programs
- Understanding Data Quality Objectives and how to deal with and report uncertainties
WHEN?
Module B: 29 April - 1 May 2010
See below schedule for the CSARM series dates and times.
WHERE?
Course Date Time Cost Register Module B: Effective Contaminated Site Assessment 9am to 5pm
This series will be held at UTS City Campus, Broadway. More details will be provided once you have enrolled.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Limited to 35 participants for each module. Registration will be based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. To book, please complete registration form by clicking on the link.
The CSARM Series...
29 April - 1 May 2010
9am to 3pm (Sat)$1,450.00
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