About Course
Course Description
Learn to design and implement effective water quality monitoring programmes tailored to Environmental Health practitioners, covering methodologies, sampling techniques, and data analysis for ensuring safe and potable water supplies.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate of completion/ competence
Learning Objectives
| Understand the principles and objectives of water quality monitoring, including its significance in safeguarding public health, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. |
| Explore different methodologies and approaches for water quality assessment, including physicochemical, microbiological, and ecological parameters, and select appropriate monitoring techniques based on specific environmental health objectives and contextual factors. |
| Develop proficiency in designing water quality monitoring programmes, encompassing sampling plan development, site selection criteria, frequency of sampling, and quality assurance/quality control measures, to generate reliable and representative data for decision-making. |
| Acquire practical skills in water sampling techniques, including grab sampling, composite sampling, and continuous monitoring methods, and learn how to collect samples effectively while adhering to safety protocols and minimizing contamination risks. |
| Analyze water quality data using statistical and geospatial analysis tools, interpret findings, and communicate results to stakeholders effectively, facilitating evidence-based decision-making and targeted interventions to address water quality challenges and ensure the provision of safe and potable water supplies. |
Who is this Course for
Environmental Health Practitioners in all spheres of government and the private sector.
