LE0315-1D : Refresher Water Sampling

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Water Sampling. It covers the importance of water sampling in water quality monitoring and compliance; the physical, chemical and microbiological water quality parameters; the sampling plans, sampling locations and representative sampling requirements; the selection of appropriate sampling bottles, containers and sampling equipment; preparing, inspecting, cleaning and calibrating sampling equipment; and the pre-sampling checklists, sample identification and documentation requirements.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the sampling techniques, sampling procedures and prevention of cross-contamination, sample handling errors and sampling inconsistencies; the sample preservation methods for chemical and microbiological analysis; the proper sample labelling, chain of custody and traceability procedures; the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) requirements in water sampling, occupational health & safety precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE) and hazard identification; the practical demonstration of correct water sampling procedures and equipment handling; and the identification and correction of common sampling mistakes, contamination risks and non-conformities.