Highway Drainage - An Overview

Endorsed by IHT for CPD

The increasing frequency of flooding and a growing awareness of the effects of climate change are drivers towards a greater recognition of the importance of effective surface water drainage systems.

Aims and Objectives:
To raise awareness of the importance of effective design and ongoing maintenance surface water systems
To emphasize the significance controlling pollution and containing storm outflows
To give practical instruction in the design of surface and sub-soil drainage systems.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

Recognise the threats presented by inadequate drainage systems
Apply the acquired skills and knowledge to design of surface and sub-surface systems
Appreciate the broad range of options for provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage

Course Outline:
The need for Highway Drainage
Surface Water Drainage: Systems & Design
Controlling Pollution
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Subsoil Drainage: Systems & Design
Mode of Delivery:
Initial Assessment
Group Exercises
Tutor Presentation with visual aids - DVD, Video and PowerPoint
Discussion
Benefits Perceived by Participants:
An increase and/or update in knowledge of highway drainage systems, their design and ongoing maintenance.

Intended for:
Graduates and technicians newly involved in road design and construction; and highway maintenance staff involved with supervision.

Pre-Course Requirements:
Completion of pre-course questionnaire and identify any delegate's concerns and incidents involving highway drainage.

Course Duration:

1 day (6 hrs) IPD/CPD

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	Scotland Northern Ireland The West Midlands Wales South West England South East England
Category:	Construction Safety