Sustainable Drainage Systems - how to design and deliver green principles within rain water systems. 1 day course
Duration: 1 day
Start time: 9.30am End time: 4.30pm
Sustainable Drainage Systems form a crucial part to the solution of greening our grey environment by managing water for local flood risk and water quality whilst providing opportunities for biodiversity and amenity.
Bradstone Assured Installers can pay for training courses using their Assured Points, simply add your membership number at the check out stage (all membership numbers will be checked)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 1 day course provides an opportunity for designers and landscapers to learn about the principles of SuDS systems and their role within the garden, along with identifying suitable solutions for downpipe disconnections and overland flows.
The day includes both classroom and practical training on the design and installation of different SuDS features, with examples of good practice and advice on how to calculate flow volumes and infiltration rates to ensure installers are siting the right SuDS feature in the right place.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the day attendees will have an understanding of;
Current standards and good practice guidance in the UK
Key principles of the SuDS approach using case studies
SuDS benefits (hydraulics/water quantity, water quality, amenity and biodiversity)
Design approaches for different SuDS features; Rain gardens, Sunken rain gardens, Swales, Attenuation ponds
How to calculate flow volumes and undertake an infiltration test
How to install a SuDSPlanter
What legislation refers to SuDS and how it differs in England and Wales
How to manage the water quantity and quality of surface water runoff
·How to estimate runoff rates and the methods, model and tools available to do that
The value of water quality within the urban and rural environment, including; a background to groundwater and surface water risks from urban runoff
The value and methods available for assessing water quality risks and the suitability of proposed mitigation strategies
LEARNING FORMAT
Classroom plus practical workshop sessions, ongoing engagement after the 1 day course.
GOOD TO KNOW
Free membership access (worth £50) to The Landscape Library for 6 months, for all course participants once they have attended a TASK Industry course (includes access to training resources, articles, features, templates, publications, advice notes, cross section drawings and mentorship) . Email alangsargent@gmail.com once you have attended the course to access your membership.
Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day
You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.
One month before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.
There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.
Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.
Min age: 16
LOCATION
Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3AD
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions.
Only Bradstone Assured Installers qualify for TASK Training using Assured Points, all Assured Membership bookings will be checked and verified with Bradstone prior to course confirmation and joining instructions being sent out.
