National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance
National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance - Identification and Assessment Professional Short Course
The Environmental Analysis Laboratory are offering short courses for professionals responsible for assessing and managing acid sulfate soils, in accordance with the National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance (2018).
The program is designed for professionals such as consultants, engineers, contractors, scientists, environmental officers and planners.
The courses include a series of presentations from leading academics and practitioners, practical exercises examining real-life examples and a field excursion to local acid sulfate soil sites. The training program follows the five stages required in a full acid sulfate soil investigation process. It is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to assess acid sulfate soils in a variety of landscapes. Participants should note the courses are specifically designed for professionals with at least a basic understanding of the issues.
The courses will be led by Dr Nick Ward and Graham Lancaster (and Dr Steve Appleyard when in Perth), co-authors of these national guidance documents. Leading researchers Professor Ed Burton (SCU), Emeritus Professor Leigh Sullivan (Acid Sulfate Soils Management Solutions Pty Ltd), Dr John Grant (SCU), and practitioners including Kristie Williams (Qld Department of Resources), Dr Karen Mackenzie (Land & Water Consulting), Brad Palmer (Galt Environmental), James Gibson (Western Environmental), Alan Foley (RPS), Dr Bill Richmond (WA Department of Water & Environmental Regulation), Nadia Toppler (EAL), Dr Dave Morand (NSW Department of Planning and Environment) and Troy Shepherd (EAL), experienced in the identification and assessment of acid sulfate soil materials, have also helped deliver these courses.
The next course is being delivered at the Mercure Hotel in Perth, Western Australia on 19–20 September 2024. We have also scheduled another course at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast campus for 24–25 October 2024. The courses cost $1500 (excluding GST); a student price of $1400 (excluding GST) is also available. Early bird tickets can be obtained at $1400 if paid in advance. Places are limited to approximately 30 participants per course. Please register interest to secure a place on the Perth and Gold Coast courses.