- Standard Rate
- £430.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £340.00 +VAT
- Water Services
An introductory course to cover all the primary design considerations for underground building drainage from the building to the sewer connection.
This will cover pipe sizing, materials, access and relevant legislation and standards. It shows the interaction between pipes and foundations. It also covers the correct access points and distances and requirements for access within below ground building drainage.
The course introduces the concept of sustainable urban drainage and methods of water attenuation on site.
Learning Outcomes:
- Calculation of foul water discharge
- Falls and gradients for self-clearing drainage systems
- Material selection
- Access requirements on drainage systems
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Introduction |
| 10:15 | Drainage systems/ falls & gradients |
| 11:15 | Coffee / tea break (15 mins) |
| 11:30 | System design and foul calculations |
| 13:00 | Lunch (60 mins) |
| 14:00 | Rainwater/ SUDS |
| 15:00 | Coffee / comfort break (15 mins) |
| 15:15 | Materials, separators & maintenance |
| 15:45 | Close – Q&A |
This course is suitable for:
- Architects
- Mechanical Engineers
- Facilities and Building Managers
- Graduate Public Health Engineers
No prior knowledge or preparation is required before attending.
Speakers
Adrian Flaherty
Ramboll UK | Public Health Engineer
Adrian has experience in all areas of Public Health design and installation. This includes domestic hot and cold water services; above & below ground drainage; rainwater & greywater harvesting and firefighting systems.
These systems have been designed for a wide range of projects including offices, multi residential units, hotels, schools, high-rise, airfields and hospitals. Adrian started as a plumbing apprentice and developed as a contractor and designer. He has worked mainly in the UK but also has experience in Europe and the Middle East.
Competencies include pipe & pump sizing, pressure loss, loading and discharge unit calculations. Previous work includes the training of apprentices, mentoring graduates and working as a lecturer delivering plumbing and gas training.
Booking your place on a course is easy with two simple options:
- Credit/Debit Card
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right of this webpage, next to your desired date to secure your spot instantly using a credit or debit card. - Invoice
To request an invoice, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’. Your place on the course will be confirmed once our Training team processes your booking.
International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. If you are booking from outside the UK for a ‘Remote’ course, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’ and state your location in the 'Country of Residence' field to ensure VAT is removed from your booking.
If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts.
Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.
Further discounts are available for group bookings.
To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660
To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.
Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.
Please be aware that parking is not available at the venue.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials via email. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.
In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.
What is included?
- Full-day training led by an industry expert
- CPD certificate upon completion
- PDF course materials
- Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)