Water of good quality is necessary for domestic, environmental, industrial, recreational and agricultural applications. As a result of the conditions prevailing in the catchment area, natural and anthropogenic constituents in water bodies will define potential uses according to established criteria. Hence, for those working in water science, a comprehensive understanding of regulations applicable to water quality is needed. 

This 5 day short course provides you with an overview of the Water Framework Directive and other relevant water quality regulations and policies that govern the management and assessment of surface waters. If quality is to be adequately monitored, it is also important to acquire knowledge about sampling and measurement of water parameters and interpretation of acquired data. It also introduces data analysis to help those working in environmental water management to interpret water quality data in the context of the catchment characteristics and pressures.

*Part of WWP MSc Course

At a glance

Course structure

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical case studies.

What you will learn

Attendees will learn to evaluate the chemical processes that determine the ecological status of surface water bodies. You will gain the skills to critically analyse water quality using sampling and data analysis methods, identifying significant spatial and temporal differences. Additionally, you will learn to classify major point and non-point sources of water pollution from both natural and human activities and identify emerging threats to water quality.

Core content

• Importance of water quality for human health, drinking water and the environment.
• Water quality regulation and standards.
• UK methods to assess the status of surface water bodies.
• Design of water quality monitoring programmes: sampling strategies, sampling methods, quality assurance, and data handling.
• Water quality sampling & analysis: field sampling techniques and laboratory analysis methods.
• Statistical analysis of ecological and water quality data.
 

Who should attend

This course is ideal for water professionals, students, environmental consultants, and anyone involved in climate change adaptation or sustainable water management. It is designed for those looking to deepen their knowledge of water regulations, assess the ecological status of surface water bodies, and enhance their skills in analysing water quality for the design and implementation of effective water quality monitoring programmes.

Accreditation

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This short course is a module that comprises part of one of our postgraduate award programmes. Therefore, delegates are advised that they will be joined on this course by students from our MSc cohort.

Applicants have the option to attend this course as a short course delegate, where a certificate of attendance will be presented.  Alternatively, applicants may apply for this course via the short course for credit route.

Registering via the short course for credit route and successfully passing the associated assessment* will gain you Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc, should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years. For further information visit Accredited short courses.

*Please note that this may mean returning to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, in order to sit an examination.

 

Concessions

10% Cranfield alumni

Multiple booking discounts:

2 days @ £ 700
3 days @ £1000
5 days @ £1600

*Discount only applies to multiple bookings across WWP Course modules.

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world.

Further location and travel details

Location address

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College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.