T373 Groundwater Chemistry Course

Description

This is a compact but intensive course targeted at Environment Agency Geoscience staff who need to understand groundwater chemistry within a short time as part of a Continuous Professional Development programme. 
The main objectives are as follows:
•	To produce engaging and graphical training material that gives a fundamental understanding of groundwater chemistry in different geological environments and methods for investigating them.
•	To produce and deliver a training course in a blended learning format.
•	To provide engaging post-course material that staff can use for self or group study. This could be in the form of workbooks/guided slide packs across real or hypothetical situations. The material will highlight how an understanding of groundwater chemistry is critical to the evaluation of complex groundwater problems. 
•	To train staff in understanding groundwater chemistry to aid their development and competence in risk-assessing regulatory activities and potential incident response. 
•	To introduce staff to current state of knowledge and methods for investigating emerging chemicals and plastics, including associated risks to the environment.