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Course Specification

Course Title: / Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS) 1367
Training Aim: / To provide basic skills and knowledge for Local Authority personnel and others an overview of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) Course Outline/Content.
Award: / Attendance CertificateAssessment CertificateCPCDiploma Level 7Diploma Level 9RegistrationFetac Level 5Fetac Level 4
Applicable Regulation: / NoneAppropriate to TaskSafe PassManual HandlingCPCCSCS.
Overall Duration of Course: / 1.00 Days
Expiry Period: / 0 Years
Renewal Method: / N/ASelf/ Employer CertificationUpdate Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course+Exam
Primary Target Grade: / All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Other Grades applicable: / All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer


Course Specification

Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS)

Table of Contents

Target Learner Profile 3

Trainer Profile 4

Trainer Learner Ratio 5

Training Facilities 6

Equipment provided by Training Centre 7

Equipment to be provided by Training Provider 8

Consumable Materials 9

Special Facilities 10

Assessments 11

Course Unit Details 12

Unit 1 12

Unit 2 13

Unit 3 14

Unit 4 15

Unit 5 16

Unit 6 17


Course Specification

Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS)

Target Learner Profile

Learner Age:
(minimum age limit) / 18
Learner Education/ Training:
(Specifies the level, standard, certificate, and/or specific subjects required) / No minimum requirements
Learner Aptitudes:
(Specifies learning ability, numerical aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) / Basic literacy/numerical skills are necessary
Learner Personal Skills:
(Specifies the person skills required e.g. good communication skills) / A willingness to learn & good communication skills are necessary
Learner Previous Experience:
(Specifies previous relevant experience) / No minimum experience required, desirable that they have worked in, or are familiar with the operations of a water treatment plant
Learner Special Requirements:
(Specifies any special requirements, e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc)
Learner must bring the following to course:
(list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc) / Personnal protective equipment (Safety boots, high vis)


Course Specification

Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS)

Trainer Profile

Trainer General Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
Trainer Technical Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Appropriate qualification applicable to the subject matter at level 6, NUI Train the Trainer or equivalent, Successfully completed course listed in this Specification.
Trainer Technical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) / Competent to instruct and demonstrate the overview of the operation and maintenance on Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training
Trainer Pedagogical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/ training) / Ability to assess the Learner's progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the Learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective training.
Trainer Social Skills:
(Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) / Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Trainer Work Experience:
(Relevant work experience required by Trainer) / Must have served 5 years minimum in water services. Appropriate supervisory experience in Water Treatment. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.
Trainer Registration: / LASNTG RegisteredNRT RegisteredNot Required
Registration Renewal Period: / 0 years
Registration Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course + ExamSelf CertificationEmployer CertificationN/A


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Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training

Trainer Learner Ratio

Minimum Class Size: / 6
Maximum Class Size: / 15
Trainer Learner Ratio:
(can specify separate ratios for Classrooms and Exams) / 1:15


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Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training

Training Facilities

Workshop and Classroom

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Lecture Room
Training room with capability of accommodating X 15 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities. / 1

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Training Facilities

Equipment provided by Training Centre

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Powerpoint projector / 1
2 / Screen / 1
3 / Seats, desks / 15
4 / Tea/coffee, Lunch
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Training Facilities

Equipment to be provided by Training Provider

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Computer / 1
2 / Tools / Various
3 / Course Handouts / 1 per attendee

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Training Facilities

Consumable Materials

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Basic writing and stationary consumables
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Training Facilities

Special Facilities

(Including description of live sites etc)

Item / Description / Quantity

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Assessments

Notes: None

Ref / Name / Assessment Method / Pass Standard / Duration
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Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS)

Course Unit Details

Unit 1

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Sustainable Drainage Systems / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplaceWater treatment plantWastewater treatment plant / 01:00

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
1.1 / Descibe Sustainable Drainage Systems / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details

Unit 2

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Planning requirements / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 00:45

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
2.1 / List the planning requirements relevant to (SUDS) / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details

Unit 3

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Components / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 00:30

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
3.1 / Describe correctly each of the SUDS components including Source control, Site control and Regional control / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Sustainable Urban Drainage System Training (SUDS)

Course Unit Details

Unit 4

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Storm water flows to sewers / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 1:00

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
4.1 / Describe techniques in minimising storm water flows to sewer / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.2 / Correctly manage storm water in existing sewers / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.3 / Correctly manage storm water in treatment plants / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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Course Unit Details

Unit 5

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Case studies / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
5.1 / Describe relevant case studies from Ireland, UK, and USA / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details

Unit 6

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
Summary / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
6.1 / Summary of course / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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