Erosion and Sediment Control Advanced 4-day Training | Hervey Bay

Healthy Land & Water's Water by Design program invites Erosion and Sediment Control practitioners to attend ESC Advanced training.

Event dates and times:
Day 1 | Tuesday 17 March 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Day 2 | Wednesday 18 March 2026 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Field day
Day 3 | Thursday 19 March 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Day 4 | Friday 20 March 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Presented by Water by Design and TOPO Group, this training is a comprehensive four-day program specifically designed for those tasked with preparing, implementing or assessing erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans. The course will provide attendees with valuable knowledge and skills to improve ESC decision-making at all project stages (tendering to final project delivery).

Benefit from the latest insights drawn from the IECA Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control document and industry experts. Gain practical skills in best practice ESC design and implementation to reduce environmental risks on your construction site.

Key learning outcomes:

• Knowledge of the IECA (2008) Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control Manual

• Awareness of the impacts of poor onsite ESC management on the receiving environment

• Review of relevant legislation and requirements

• Soil types, properties and management techniques

• Awareness of what is considered best practice for managing ESC and the associated limitations

• Appreciation of why some erosion and sediment control techniques are more effective than others

• An understanding of construction and maintenance requirements for drainage, erosion and sediment control measures (relevant to cost control, resource planning and efficiency onsite)

• Construction site hydrology and hydraulics

• Design and operation of sediment basins (including Type A, B and D basin sizing)

• Achieving successful revegetation on all sites

• Water quality monitoring (turbidity, TSS, pH)

• Inspection and auditing requirements per IECA (2008)

• ESC plan preparation process

The course will also include a one-day field trip to look at ESC implementation on active construction sites.

For more information on the course outline, click here.

Advanced Course special offer
Through a Queensland Government grant, Water by Design is subsidising this advanced training course to assist local governments and industry within GBR regions to attend the training at a significantly reduced cost. The price for this advanced course is typically $2,950 (incl. GST). For a limited time only, this course is offered at a subsidised price of $500 (inc gst)

Course inclusions:

• Morning tea and lunch.

• Certificate of attainment as a record of training.

• Full course notes.

• Design tools for sizing sediment basins, spillways, and drainage measures.

• A jar testing kit.

• ESC field trip to construction sites.

Secure your spot now as places are limited.

For more information about this event, please contact Samuel Mason at samuel.ma@hlw.org.au.

Government and industry stakeholder event.

This event is brought to you by Water by Design, with funding provided by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

Disclaimer: Healthy Land & Water reserves the right to cancel this event at any time. This event requires a minimum number of registrations to proceed. In the event of cancellation by Healthy Land & Water, full refunds will be provided.