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SUDS Training Programme
30th March 2011
Neil BerwickUrban Water Technology CentreUniversity of Abertay Dundeewww.uwtc.tay.ac.uk
Overview
Training being developed at Abertay
How it ties in with the SKINT programme
Progress to date
Targets for end of project (2012)
Examples
Training the Champions of Change
• Abertay & SKINT– WP5 & regional project
• Preparation of training material
• Delivery formats• Workshops• Online • On-site
Training programme drivers
Changing circumstances of SUDS use,
ownership & maintenance(policy / legislation)
Knowledge gap within adopting
bodies
Severe flooding & increased awareness
of water management issues
Urban Water Planning (SKINT)
Abertay suite of training
Three key areas:
1. Identifying needs and delivering training to Local Authority & Scottish Water
2. Development of a new modular course ‘Urban Water Planning’ course within SKINT objectives
3. Interactive learning game; WaterTown
• Cross-over between the three?
• Consultation process initially undertaken with Local Authority Identification of knowledge gaps and training needs
1. Local Authority training
Target: Local Authority staff from a range of departments including:• Planners• Architects• Parks • Building control• Roads
And at different levels within departments
Delivery: Face to face training
sessions and workshops
Location: Local offices acrossScotland
Local Authority training
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Local Authority training
Delivered by trainers with experience in relative areas:
Chris Jefferies:International SUDS Expert
Frank Guz:Roads Engineer
Taye Akinrelere:Civil Engineer & PhD student
Neil Berwick:SUDS Operation
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Outcome:
• Over 1000 hours of CPD delivered
• Most Scottish LA’s have received training
• Greater awareness of SUDS and current issues
2. Urban Water Planning
Target: Masters level course
Modular delivery: Online
Deadline: Run first semester modules Q4 2011 & second semester modules Q1 of 2012
Title Status
SUDS concepts and design principles Complete
SUDS practice and field visits Complete
SUDS operation and maintenance Complete
SUDS for roads Started*
SUDS for water companies Started
Urban flood risk management Not started
Urban Water Planning
Example: SUDS Operation and Maintenance (SOaM)
Pilot course run over 6 weeks with 13 test pilots
What does it look like?
Spreading the word
Social & Professionalnetworking:
- Facebook- LinkedIn
Encouraging feedback
& sharing of bestpractice
3. WaterTown interactive learning game
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Video
Urban Water Technology Centre: www.uwtc.tay.ac.uk
North Sea Region Skills Integration and New Technologies: www.skintwater.com
Thank you Please feel free to ask questions