Remediation Technologies
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Remediation Technologies Blended Learning Suite
This training course provides information on Options Appraisal and nine remediation technology types, at a foundation and intermediate level.
It is strongly recommended that you complete the Options Appraisal subject before attempting any other subjects as it introduces the whole concept of remediation technology selection.
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A word from our partner - Environment Agency
We have worked with CL:AIRE to develop this interactive blended learning suite. It provides information and training on selecting, designing, implementing and verifying the main remediation technologies available in the UK.
This is part of our ongoing commitment to encourage better regulation and sustainable development.
Sustainable remediation benefits people and communities, protects and improves air, land and water and makes the best use of resources.
Paul Hickey
Head of Land and Water Quality
Environment and Business
This course presents the key stages to options appraisal and an overview of common remediation technologies considered when developing a remediation strategy.
The output from the process is a remediation strategy that addresses all relevant pollutant linkages.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Options Appraisal
Module 2 Overview of Remediation Technologies
Module 3 Key features in Options Appraisal
Module 4 How to conduct an Options Appraisal
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of options appraisal within the wider Environment Agency Model Procedures framework
- Explain the three main stages in options appraisal
- Describe the six main groups of remediation technologies and give examples of technologies in each of the groups
- Give examples of technologies that break the pollutant linkage by treating or reducing the pollutant, breaking the pathway or protecting the receptor
- Give five examples of types of objectives that the remediation strategy has to achieve
This course presents the key stages to monitored natural attenuation as an accepted remediation technology.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Monitored Natural Attenuation
Module 2 Screening
Module 3 Demonstration and Assessment
Module 4 Implementation
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be taken into consideration when assessing whether MNA is suitable
- Explain the main processes and lines of evidence involved in applying monitored natural attenuation
- Understand how to demonstrate and assess the main processes and techniques in MNA
- Understand how to design, implement and monitor MNA processes
- Understand how to interpret and report results
This course covers the design, implementation and verification of air sparging and soil vapour extraction as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Air Sparging and Soil Vapour Extraction
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether air sparging and soil vapour extraction are a suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technologies
- Understand the key installation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the design, implementation and verification principles of using ex situ bioremediation as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether ex situ bioremediation is a suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technique
- Understand the key implementation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the design, implementation and verification of chemical oxidation as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Chemical Oxidation
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether chemical oxidation is a suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technology
- Understand the key installation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the design, implementation and verification of stabilisation/solidification as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Stabilsation / Solidification
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether Stabilisation / Solidification is the most suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technology
- Understand the key installation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the design, implementation and verification of in situ bioremediation as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules.
Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to in situ Bioremediation
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether in situ bioremediation is a suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technologies
- Understand the key installation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the design, implementation and verification of soil washing as a remediation technology.
The course covers the key aspects that need to be considered when planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of four modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all the modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3 and 4 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction to Soil Washing
Module 2 Design
Module 3 Implementation
Module 4 Verification
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether soil washing is the most suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technology
- Understand the key installation aspects that need to be considered
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
This course covers the implementation, design, and verification principles of using thermal desorption as a remediation technology.
The course covers both in situ and ex situ thermal desorption and the key aspects that you would need to consider if you are planning to use it as a remediation technique.
Course structure
The course consists of five modules and two assessments. The first assessment is set after module 1 and the second on completion of all five modules. Module 1 comprises a recommended reading list for self-study and modules 2, 3, 4 and 5 are videos consisting of a presentation with narration.
Module 1 Introduction of Thermal Desorption
Module 2 Implementation and Practical Application of Ex Situ Thermal Desorption
Module 3 Design - Process Configurations ofEx Situ Thermal Desorption
Module 4 Verification ofEx Situ Thermal Desorption
Module 5 Design, Implementation and Verification of In Situ Thermal Desorption
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the main considerations that need to be assessed whether ex situ or in situ thermal desorption is a suitable remediation option
- Explain the main design principles of the technique
- Understand the key implementation aspects that need to be considered for in situ and ex situ thermal desorption
- Understand the differences between different in situ thermal desorption processes
- Understand how to monitor and report how the technology has performed
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