This comprehensive training course is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to effectively characterize aquifer systems. The program delves into a range of techniques, from field data collection and geophysical surveying to advanced data analysis and interpretation. Participants will learn how to identify aquifer properties, evaluate groundwater resources, and assess potential environmental impacts. The course combines foundational hydrogeological theory with hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring attendees gain a deep, practical understanding of the entire aquifer characterization process. This training is crucial for professionals involved in groundwater resource management, environmental consulting, and water supply projects.
The training will cover a wide array of topics, beginning with the fundamental principles of different aquifer types and their properties. Participants will explore the use of various geophysical methods to map subsurface geology and learn best practices for drilling and constructing monitoring wells. The course will also cover the theory and application of aquifer pumping tests, including advanced analysis techniques. We will then delve into groundwater chemistry and water quality analysis, followed by modules on managing and visualizing hydrogeological data. The final modules will focus on specialized topics such as characterizing complex fractured and karst aquifers and examining real-world case studies to consolidate learning.
Who Should Attend the Training
· Hydrogeologists and geoscientists
· Environmental consultants and engineers
· Water resource managers
· Civil and geological engineers
· Government agency staff involved in water resources
Objectives of the Training
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
· Understand the properties and types of different aquifer systems
· Plan and execute geophysical surveys for aquifer mapping
· Design and supervise the construction of monitoring and production wells
· Conduct and analyze pumping tests to determine aquifer parameters
· Interpret groundwater chemistry data to assess water quality
· Manage, visualize, and interpret complex hydrogeological datasets
· Apply advanced techniques for analyzing pumping test data
· Evaluate sustainable aquifer yield for long-term water management
· Characterize and model groundwater flow in complex aquifer systems
· Synthesize multiple data types to create a comprehensive aquifer characterization report
Personal Benefits
· Acquire a specialized, high-demand skill set in a growing field
· Gain practical, hands-on experience with field and analytical techniques
· Enhance your ability to design and manage hydrogeological projects
· Improve career prospects in water resources and environmental sectors
· Build confidence in your technical and problem-solving abilities
Organizational Benefits
· More accurate and reliable assessments of groundwater resources
· Improved design of well fields and water supply projects
· Enhanced ability to conduct in-house hydrogeological investigations
· Better-informed decisions regarding water resource management
· Reduced risks associated with groundwater contamination and over-extraction
Training Methodology
· Interactive lectures and group discussions
· Practical, computer-based exercises using specialized software
· Real-world case studies and problem-solving sessions
· Hands-on data analysis workshops
· Expert-led demonstrations of field techniques
Trainer Experience
Our trainers are highly experienced hydrogeologists and senior consultants with extensive practical experience in aquifer characterization projects worldwide. They possess deep expertise in a range of field techniques, data analysis, and modeling. They are skilled facilitators who are dedicated to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment, ensuring participants leave with practical, applicable skills they can immediately use in their professional roles.
Quality Statement
We are committed to delivering training of the highest quality that is both scientifically sound and highly practical. Our course content is developed by industry experts and is regularly updated to reflect the latest advancements in hydrogeological science and technology. We strive to provide a comprehensive and empowering learning experience that enables our participants to excel in their careers.
Tailor-made courses
We understand that every project and organization has unique needs. This course can be fully customized to address your specific geological context, project objectives, or software requirements. We can adapt the content, duration, and delivery method to create a training program that is perfectly aligned with your organizational goals.
Course Duration: 5 days
Training fee: USD 1500
· Definition and types of aquifers
· Aquifer properties: porosity, hydraulic conductivity, and storativity
· Groundwater flow principles and Darcy's Law
· The hydrological cycle and its components
· Practical session: Analyzing geological maps and cross-sections to identify potential aquifers.
· Principles of geophysical surveys
· Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and its applications
· Seismic refraction and ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
· Interpreting geophysical data for hydrogeological purposes
· Practical session: Analyzing and interpreting a 2D ERT survey dataset to delineate subsurface layers.
· Planning a well drilling program
· Drilling methods and their suitability
· Designing and constructing monitoring and production wells
· Best practices for well development and sampling
· Practical session: Designing a well completion diagram for a specific hydrogeological setting.
· The purpose and types of aquifer tests
· Step-drawdown tests for well performance
· Constant-rate pumping tests for aquifer parameters
· Data collection procedures and quality control
· Practical session: Conducting a virtual pumping test and plotting the drawdown data.
· Fundamental principles of hydrochemistry
· Major ions, trace elements, and contaminants in groundwater
· Using Piper and Stiff diagrams to visualize water quality data
· Assessing water suitability for various uses (e.g., drinking, irrigation)
· Practical session: Creating Piper diagrams using a provided set of groundwater chemistry data.
· Structuring and organizing hydrogeological databases
· Using GIS for spatial data management and analysis
· Creating groundwater contour and potentiometric maps
· Visualizing hydrogeological data in 3D
· Practical session: Creating a groundwater contour map from a set of monitoring well data in GIS software.
· Theis and Hantush methods for confined and leaky aquifers
· Analysis of boundaries and variable discharge tests
· The use of specialized software (e.g., AQTESOLV) for automated analysis
· Identifying and troubleshooting common analysis errors
· Practical session: Analyzing a complex pumping test using specialized software to determine aquifer parameters.
· Defining sustainable yield and its importance
· Methods for estimating sustainable yield
· The impact of pumping on groundwater levels and surface water bodies
· Strategies for managing groundwater resources responsibly
· Practical session: Using pumping test results to estimate the sustainable yield of a well field.
· Principles of groundwater flow in fractured media
· Geophysical and hydrogeological methods for fractured rock
· Tracer tests and their role in understanding flow paths
· Modeling flow in complex geological settings
· Practical session: Interpreting tracer test data to understand groundwater flow velocity and pathways.
· Review of real-world projects from start to finish
· Lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful projects
· The synthesis of all acquired data to create a comprehensive report
· Best practices for communicating findings to stakeholders
· Practical session: A final group project to develop a full aquifer characterization plan for a new site, culminating in a short presentation.
Requirements:
· Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
· Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.
Terms and Conditions
1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.
Booking for Training
Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.
Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588
Payment Options
We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:
1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)
Cancellation Policy
1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.
Tailor Made Courses
This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588
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