Introduction

This course introduces the participants to the state-of-the-art concepts and practices of flood risk management. It covers the European experience in managing floods and stresses in the use of the latest tools in flood risk management.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for current and future water professionals (engineers and scientists), decision-makers and others involved in flood modelling and flood management, particularly those who would like to be familiarize with the latest tools and techniques in flood risk management.

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Objectives of the course

1. Understand and apply the main principles of flood risk management; conceptualise and apply the main principles of flood risk assessment
2. Understand the Hydroinformatics tools available for flood risk management
3. Conceptualise the main principles of EU flood directive and have knowledge about European experience in flood risk management
4. Understand and explain the main principles of flood forecasting and warning and uncertainty issues associated with flood forecasts
5. Utilise their hands-on experience in the step-by-step modelling procedure to build flood inundation models

Course Outline

• Introduction to flood risk management
• Flood risk management in practice – the different models of FRM
• The role of uncertainty in evaluating flood risks
• Sources of risk and their quantification (including flash floods, flood hazard mapping and climate change impacts)
• Risk pathways (including 2D flood inundation modelling and reliability analysis of flood defence structures)
• Vulnerability (consequences on receptors): Risk perception, community behaviour and social resilience
• Pre-flood measures in FRM: sustainability issues, long-term planning, flood forecasting and warning, flood risk maps
• During flood measures in FRM (flood emergency response and evacuation planning)
• Post flood measures (flood recovery)
• EU framework directive on floods; other national (eg UK) flood directives. European experience in managing floods.

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 , +250 789621067 ,or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course.

Send proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]

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