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Sample training program

Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management (specialised)

“Our English was improved greatly, which will help us communicate with researchers from other countries as the opportunities are becoming more frequent.”

– WANG PING, PARTICIPANT

Delivery mode

Short course

Duration

2 weeks (10 days)

Target audience

Designed for professionals who not only require an overview of integrated water management, but who are also seeking to enhance their pre-existing technical skill sets by undertaking a one week specialist elective.

Learning objectives

Understanding of the interconnected nature of water management so that participants are not only able to tackle water problems from a technical position, but also understand environmental, social and economic factors
Understanding of more detailed concepts and approaches of integrated water management through the study of a chosen elective.

Recommended number of participants

30 participants per program (minimum 20 – maximum 40)

Week 1

integrated water management	understand concepts and practice of integrated water resource management and whole-of-water cycle approaches
project management	recognise the importance of participatory project management and frameworks for cross-sectoral collaboration within the water sector
water, sustainability and development	understand current international development thinking about sustainable development and its application to water and water resources
water governance and policy	recognise and be able to apply the basic elements of good water governance as a component of integrated water management
catchment and aquatic ecosystem health	working in multi-disciplinary teams, professionals will integrate their learning from day one to five by applying knowledge and skills to specific water-related problems
integrated water management capacity building workshop	the interactive workshop will assit in the development of higher order water management skills

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Week 2

During the second week a particular area of interest can be studied in greater depth and can be specifically tailored to the participants’ requirements.
The second week elective will involve classroom, field-based and active learning exercises with course delivery by various scientific experts and industry leaders.
The list of electives offered is not definitive. More options can be discussed.
If necessary, translators will be provided.

integrated water management	water reform and regulatory tools, legislation
emerging trends in managing water	water supply management
project management	wastewater treatment technologies and effluent management
science of water	wastewater recycling and purification
water, sustainability and development	groundwater management
water governance and policy	environmental flow methodology
catchment and aquatic ecosystem health	water in mining
capacity building and community development	river restoration
water planning and economics	water and climate change
stakeholder engagement and community development	sustainable sanitation

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