About

Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) is the national guidelines document, data, and software suite to design flood estimation in Australia.

This On-demand ARR Training Series is designed based on the ARR 4th edition to provide participants with the key concepts and methodologies outlined in the guidelines, including rainfall data analysis, hydraulic modelling, and flood estimation techniques.

Developed in collaboration with industry and academic experts, this series offers eight comprehensive 3-hour courses. The courses are structured to provide participants with a theoretical understanding and practical applications using real-world case studies to enable them to apply the ARR guidelines effectively in their work.

Details

Cost $2,200.00 (INC GST)
Code OS-21-8-009
Contact training@awschool.com.au
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Presenters

Mark Babister

WMAwater

Mark is a national leader in floodplain management and analysis. Mark has successfully completed numerous hydrologic, hydraulic, floodplain management, infrastructure and dam studies. Mark’s clear, ... Read more

Monique Retallick

WMAwater

Monique has 12 years’ experience in hydrology, 2d modelling and design of major waterway openings for road projects particularly on large and coastal rivers. Monique has extensive experience in the... Read more

Rory Nathan

University of Melbourne

Rory is a Professor at the University of Melbourne and has over 40 years’ experience in engineering and environmental hydrology, mostly in industry, and now focuses his time on research and teaching... Read more

Peter Coombes

Urban Water Cycle Solutions and Australian National University

Professor Peter Coombes is an honorary and visiting professor at The Australian National University and a director of Urban Water Cycle Solutions. Peter is currently an editor of the Urban Book of Aus... Read more

David Stephens

HARC

David is an associate of HARC, and has nearly 15 years experience in design flood hydrology, hydraulic modelling and dam safety risk assessment. David’s professional experience started with the B... Read more

Panel Members

Bill Weeks

Hydrology and water resources engineer

Dr Bill Weeks is a skilled hydrologist with over forty years’ experience in surface water and groundwater hydrology and hydraulics. He has worked on projects covering water resource assessments, flo... Read more

Matt Scorah

HARC

Matt has over five years of experience in hydrology and water resources modelling. Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2013, Matt has been heavily involved in the ongoing development ... Read more

Johan Visser

UNSW Sydney

Johan is a PhD Candidate at the Water Research Centre, UNSW Sydney (the University of New South Wales), with previous experience working as a Water Resources and Civil Engineer at Aurecon in Cape Town... Read more

Steve Roso

Environmental Engineer

Steve Roso is an environmental engineer with 20 years of experience in floodplain management and urban drainage. During this time, Steve has held senior roles as an engineering consultant and as a sto... Read more

Background

ARR 4th edition is a major update to guidelines, the first in 30 years. This edition comprises The Guidelines, ARR Data Hub and Software tools for easier access to relevant information.

With national applicability, balancing the varied climates of Australia, it is a pivotal framework for the safety and sustainability of Australian infrastructure, communities, and the environment.

Originally published in 1958 by Engineers Australia and periodically revised, ARR 4th edition was released in 2019 with the support of the Commonwealth Government of Australia and Geoscience Australia. This edition of the guidelines includes new methods for estimating rainfall, revised approaches to hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and incorporating climate change projections into flood estimation.

The information and the approaches presented in Australian Rainfall and Runoff are essential for policy decisions and projects involving:

  • infrastructure such as roads, rail, airports, bridges, dams, stormwater and sewer systems;
  • town planning;
  • mining;
  • developing flood management plans for urban and rural communities;
  • flood warnings and flood emergency management;
  • operation of regulated river systems; and
  • estimation of extreme flood levels.

 

How it works

AWS has designed the ARR On-demand Training Series for professionals looking to gain a strong foundation in understanding of the ARR principles to enable them to improve the accuracy and reliability of flood assessments. Once you register, you’ll receive immediate access to all eight (8) courses with unlimited access for 4 months. Learn at your own pace, through a combination of video recordings, practical exercises, and real-world case studies.

This 8-course training series is designed as a scaffolding approach, where each 3-hour course builds on the previous one, gradually developing your skills to fully understand all aspects of the ARR guidelines and how to use the Data Hub and Software tools.

The series begins with two free webinars, “ARR Essentials” and “What’s new with ARR“, which introduce the fundamentals of ARR guidelines (including the Data Hub and Software tools), its core concepts, key topics and approaches and also Book 1 of the Guidelines – Scope and Philosophy.

As you progress through the course content, you can contact our expert presenters at any time via the learning platform. Track your progress, revisit materials anytime, and complete the courses on your schedule.

 

On Completion, you will

  • Receive a Certificate of Completion for each course.
  • Earn 40+ CPD points for your professional development (i.e. with Engineers Australia).

 

 

ARR Training Series

This Training Series* includes the following eight (8) courses. Click on the course names below to see details on the individual courses.

1. Rainfall Design Inputs
2. Flood Frequency Analysis
3. Hydrologic Modelling Applications
4. Flood Hydraulics
5. Design Estimation
6. Extreme Events
7. Urban Approaches
8. Urban Flood Modelling

*Participants can also register for their preferred individual courses.

 

Register for the Training Series and receive a $400 discount and unlimited access for 4 months.

 

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