The course is specifically designed for anyone who is dealing with issues related to contaminated land or ground water. The course will provide insight and understanding to assist people to work with environmental consultants or local councils, and will be invaluable for environmental scientists, engineers, consultants, town planners or developers wishing to enhance their knowledge of contamination issues and processes.
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the required processes for managing contaminated or potentially contaminated sites. The course explains what steps need to be taken when you encounter soil or water contamination, what options are available, and the regulatory requirements that need to be satisfied.
Participants will also gain an understanding of the protocols and processes undertaken in order to investigate and remediate soil and ground water contaminated sites.
Day 1: What do you do when a site might be contaminated ?
How to determine if the site is known or suspected of being contaminated
Commissioning an appropriate Stage 1 – Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI)
What are the options following a PSI?
Explanation of stage 1 and stage 2 site investigations
The role of Site Auditors
Obtaining Disposal Permits
Guidelines and investigation thresholds:
Review of the new NEPM Amendment (2013) Guidelines on investigation levels for Soils and Groundwater
ANZECC/ARMCANZ 2000 (Fresh and Marine Waters)
NHMRC/NRMMC 2004 (Drinking Water)
Regulatory Considerations
Workshop 1: Contaminated Site Assessment
Day 2: Tools for Site Investigations
Contaminated Land Work
Contamination in soil: Overview of soil science; Soil sampling and analysis; Interpreting results; Techniques for remediation
Contamination in water: Overview of ground water (hydrogeology) and surface water (hydrology); Water sampling and analysis; Interpreting results; Techniques for remediation
Determining whether to implement a SMP, RAP or remediate – Potential cost, timing, risk, effect on development, interaction with government bodies
The reporting requirements – Contamination notifications and reporting required following remediation and validation, reviews on SMP compliance
Workshop 2: Contaminated Site Analysis
Day 3: Site visit and site remediation case studies
Assist in an environmental site assessment
Site visit debrief
Contamination issues related to various industries
Chain of custody and analytes of concern
Workshop 3: Contaminated Site Remediation
