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.