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Getting Acquainted with Basic Stormwater Design

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MISA in partnership with SAICE-PDP invites you to attend this 2-day course which aims to explain the fundamentals of stormwater systems, with emphasis on designing stormwater collection systems in urban environments.
Attend this course and learn about:
  • Policies, guidelines & community requirements to consider when designing stormwater systems and associated infrastructure
  • The composition of complete stormwater systems, including the conveyance network, sustainable drainage systems and associated infrastructure
  • The selection of appropriate stormwater management systems and the challenges associated with operations and maintenance
  • The selection of appropriate stormwater management systems and the challenges associated with operations and maintenance
Benefits include:
  • Participation in an interactive workshop
  • Various practical activities to equip attendees to handle projects when back in the workplace
  • A comprehensive course document that will serve as a reference manual
The course helps municipal attendees apply their theoretical training in practice and recommended for:
  • Staff involved in the design of stormwater management and conveyance networks
  • Staff involved in the planning, design, operations and maintenance of stormwater conveyance networks or about to become involved in the field
  • Engineers, technologists and technicians
  • Experienced staff in need of a refresher in storm water design

CPD

This course is accredited with:

  • ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) and carries 2 CPD credits.

Please bring the following to the course:

  • Scientific calculator
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Scale ruler

For online courses, it is recommended to have the following installed on your computer:

  • MS Excel
  • The Zoom app

Please note the following requirements:

  • Delegates are responsible to ensure that they have sufficient data to cover the full duration of the online course.
  • According to the ECSA requirements for online training, a compulsory online assessment must be completed.
  • To receive a CPD certificate a 75% pass mark is required. Less than 75% will result in an attendance certificate which can be submitted for IPD.

Our Facilitator

Andrew Brodie

Andrew Brodie

NHD in Civil Engineering BSC Degree in Civil Engineering

Andrew Brodie Andrew Brodie NHD in Civil Engineering BSC Degree in Civil Engineering Andrew Brodie graduated with a National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering in 1993 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1998. He has over 20 years of experience in design, project management and supervision of civil, structural and geotechnical projects. He has worked in both the municipal and private engineering sectors and has significant experience in the design and implementation of urban and rural engineering services. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of SAICE.

In-house courses can be arranged.

Contact Phathi Masimirembwa at [email protected] for more information.
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