Our Leakage Detection courses vary from eLearning self study to classroom training to face to face coaching and assessments. Our courses focus on leakage detection outside of the property, so take a look at the below and get in touch for more information.
eLearning - Leakage Detection Foundation: Standard
Standard Leakage Detection course for those who are new to the water industry or may need further knowledge and development of their skills. Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of leak detection and, as leak detection technicians, will contribute towards the sustainability of water and the environment. A certificate can be obtained once this course is completed. Approximately 12 hours Learning Duration.
Modules:
- Essentials
- Water Network Assets
- Metal Detector
- Chlorine Testing
- Hydrant Operations
- Sounding (listening stick)
- Acoustic Logging
- Leak Correlator
- Ground Microphone
- Pipe Tracing
- CSL Investigations
- Understanding Leakage
- Leak Raising
eLearning - Leakage Detection Foundation: Advanced
Advanced Leakage Detection course for those who have experience and a good understanding of the water industry. The course provides insight into innovative methods of leak detection and measuring water loss. Participants will be equipped with theoretical and technical knowledge which can be applied to their roles as field technicians. A certificate can be obtained once this course is completed. Approximately 12 hours Learning Duration.
Modules
- Pressure Logging
- Pressure Zero Tests
- Step Testing
- Boundary Valve Validation
- Meter Flush Tests
- Meter Element Exchange
- Insertion Flow Probes
- Water Meters, Pulse Units and AMR
- Understanding Leakage
- Pressure Management
Leakage Detection Practitioner: Standard
Leakage Detection Practitioner: Standard course is for those with experience in leakage detection, seeking to consolidate their practical skills and understanding. This two-day course follows on from the Foundation training and includes 1-day classroom style training and 1-day on-site coaching and assessments.
The classroom training covers many technical aspects of leakage detection which is reinforced in the one-to-one coaching and assessments. A certificate can be obtained once this course is completed.
15 hours Learning Duration:
- 7.5 hours Group Classroom Training
- 7.5 hours Individual On-site Coaching & Assessments
Modules:
- Introduction
- Leakage Detection Overview
- Water Network Assets
- Metal Detector
- Chlorine Testing
- Hydrant Operations
- Sounding
- Correlation Theory
- Leak Correlator
- Acoustic Logging
- Ground Microphone
- Pipe Tracing
- CSL Investigations
- Leakage Detection Innovations
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