Design and Construction of Highway Drainage Systems
- Course focuses on highway drainage systems, design standards, pollution control, and climate change impact.
- Emphasizes practical instruction in drainage design, construction approaches, and legislation guidance.
- Participants gain knowledge of road drainage, pollution control, sustainable drainage systems, and climate change impact.
- Intended for graduates, technicians, and experienced staff involved in road design and construction.
- Delivery includes initial assessment, tutorials, tutor presentations, and open forum discussions.
Overview
The Highway Drainage Systems Training course aims to raise awareness of effective design and maintenance of surface water systems, emphasizing pollution control and storm outflow containment. Participants gain knowledge of road drainage design, construction approaches, and environmental guidance. The course covers topics such as drainage systems, Environment Agency requirements, climate change impact, and drainage design software. It is suitable for graduates, technicians, and experienced staff involved in road design and construction, offering practical instruction and updates on drainage technology.
Who should attend
Road Designers, Construction Technicians
Course Content
Highway Drainage Systems Training
Climate change and increased frequency of flooding are drivers of public awareness of the significance of surface water drainage and the need for greater protection of property and life. This two-day course gives guidance on current design standards & practice concerning highway drainage and the methods for attenuation of storm flows.
Aims and Objectives:
To raise awareness of the importance of effective design and ongoing maintenance surface water systems
To emphasize the significance of controlling pollution and containing storm outflows
To give practical instruction in the design of surface and sub-soil drainage systems
To give guidance on legislation and current environmental aspects relating to climate change and flood risk
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this course, delegates will have:
A working knowledge of the various design and construction approaches to the provision of effective road drainage
A broad understanding of the range of drainage options, their appropriateness and cost effective application
An awareness of current Environment Agency guidance concerning control of pollution and promotion of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).
Knowledge of the likely impact of Climate Change on road drainage and ongoing maintenance of the infrastructure
Course Outline:
The Need for Highway Drainage
Surface Water Drainage Systems, Design & Specification
Environment Agency Requirements and Advice
Climate Change and Flood Risk Management
Computer Programmes for Drainage Design
Outfalls, Retention and Soakaways
Specification and Installation of Highway Drainage Systems
Sub-Soil Drainage
Design of Sub-Soil Drainage
Mode of Delivery:
Initial assessment,
Tutorials,
Tutor Presentation with Visual Aids (DVD, video and PowerPoint)
Open Forum Discussion
Benefits Perceived by Participants:
An increase and/or update in knowledge of highway drainage systems, their design, construction and ongoing maintenance
A greater awareness of the effects of climate change and the need for control of storm flows
Intended for:
Graduates and technicians newly involved in road design and construction.
Experienced staff requiring an update in drainage technology
Pre-Course Requirements
Complete pre-course questionnaire and identify any local concerns and incidents involving highway drainage.
Course duration: 2 Days
Cost: £550 + VAT
Highway Drainage Systems Training Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
Highway Drainage Systems Training in Ghana, Nigeria and Qatar is also available.
