2024 Water Monitoring Skills Training Week, Trade Exhibition

The Australian Hydrographers Association is pleased to announce our inaugural Water Monitoring Skills Training Week.

When: 16 – 19 September 2024

Where: Darwin, Northern Territory

Join with other water quality professionals around Australia for three days of deep learning in Australia’s majestic Top End.

3 CPD Points are allocated to the training courses.

The Program

Monday, 16 September 2024 – 5pm Welcome Reception and Exhibition
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 – All day Training Courses, Exhibition, Networking Drinks
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 – All-day Training Courses and Exhibition
Thursday, 19 September 2024 – All-day Training Courses and Exhibition

All attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception on Monday evening, at the training venue – the beautiful Darwin Hilton.

There, you’ll meet others in your industry and enjoy an evening of networking and relaxation while taking in the exhibitor and sponsor trade displays.

Over the next three days, you’ll then immerse yourself in deep learning from our experts in one of the following courses.

What will I learn?

The AHA Training Week comprises in-person training by industry experts in hydrographic basics, real-time water quality monitoring and groundwater monitoring.

Three courses are on offer, with attendees selecting one course for the full three days of training. The courses are:

Introduction to hydrometric monitoring
Real-time water quality monitoring
Groundwater monitoring

Each course has limited attendance, so book early to secure your place.

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Course: Introduction to hydrometric monitoring

This course is designed for early-career hydrographers as well as consultants, suppliers and managers in the industry. Over the three days, this course will cover:

Water Level Sensing
Manual Discharge Measurement (Theory and Practical)
Hydrometric Site Operation and Maintenance
Surveying (Theory and Practical)
Discharge Rating Curves Overview
Water Quality Sampling
Hydrometric Data Management and Reporting.

The course will include a visit to a nearby stream gauging station for the practical component of the training.

Attendees who complete the three-day training will receive a partial Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the following Units of Competency in the Diploma of Water Industry Operations (NWP50118):

NWPHYD007 Stream Discharge Measurement
NWPHYD009 Undertake Surveying of Monitoring Sites

Course: Real-time water quality monitoring

More information will be available shortly

Attendees who complete the three-day training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Course: Groundwater monitoring

This course is designed for water quality practitioners in sampling, time series monitoring, and analysis roles.

Over the three days, this course will include:

Groundwater 101
Management considerations
Why collections are made
Measuring parameters to understand variable density in coastal groundwater and groundwater-surface water interactions
Design of monitoring networks
General groundwater level measurement and monitoring
Groundwater sampling
Contouring to understand groundwater flow directions
How the data is used

The course will include a visit to a local groundwater monitoring station for the practical component of the training.

Attendees who complete the three-day training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

How to book

AHA and affiliate members can register for as little as $660 (early bird pricing)

Non-member registrations start at $880 (early bird pricing)

These training fees are substantially reduced compared with the usual fees for this level of accredited training and are only possible due to the generosity of our sponsors. We thank them for their enormous support. Without them, this Training Week would not be possible.

Early bird pricing ends on 31 July 2024 so don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn and network at this flagship training event.

	Early bird pricing	Full registration
AHA and Affiliate Members	$660	$880
Non Member	$880	$1,100

Early bird rates are available until 31 July 2024.

Accommodation

There are many local options for accommodation close to the venue, so there’s bound to be something to suit all budgets. For information on where to stay, visit this NT guide on where to stay in Darwin
But if you’re after a little bit of luxury, why not stay at the Training Week venue, the Darwin Hilton? Enjoy spectacular views of the Darwin Harbour over drinks or dine at the multi-award-winning PepperBerry restaurant.

Discounted accommodation at the Hilton is available Hilton Darwin Discount (Discount link on its way – we are waiting on the hilton to provide it)

Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors

AHA Training Week Sponsors and Exhibitors have the opportunity to share their products, services and expertise with Australia’s leading hydrographers and water quality professionals.

By becoming an Event Sponsor or Exhibitor, you can:

increase your brand awareness
strengthen your profile in the industry
access a targeted and engaged audience
be recognised for supporting and advancing the field of hydrometry and water monitoring, and
demonstrate your social responsibility by keeping the event accessible and affordable for all.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to display a trade table in the catering area so their goods and services will be at the forefront during all those important break times over the three days. Exhibitor investment is $2,200.

Sponsors will have additional branding opportunities before, during and after the Training Week. Sponsor investment is $3,300.

Priority for sponsorship and exhibition will be given to our ★★★★ 4-star Corporate Partners so this is a perfect opportunity to consider becoming an AHA partner.

Sponsor/Exhibitor expression of interest

Sponsorship	Trade Display
$3,300	$2,200
Trestle table space for product demonstration	Trestle table space for product demonstration
2 x exhibitor registrations	1 x exhibitor registration
Banner display
Acknowledgment
Welcome Address at Welcome Reception
Logo display

CONFERENCE CONTACT

For more information please contact:

Agnes Zalan
BM Conferences
E: events@bmconferences.com.au
M: 0418 147 831