Handed Over, Far From Over: The Client’s Journey with Your Flood Model - Live Training

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This three-part course explores how flood modelling outputs shape real-world decisions in floodplain risk management. Through a mix of practical case studies and expert insights, the course reveals how models connect with mitigation infrastructure, inform community resilience strategies, and guide development planning across flood-prone areas.

Each session features specialist guest presenters, from engineers to emergency managers, who will unpack the downstream applications of flood models. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how technical outputs translate into high-stakes decisions about safety, land use, and climate adaptation.

Whether you're new to modelling or seasoned in hydraulic analysis, this course encourages you to rethink your role in the floodplain management process. By understanding whether your model is truly fit-for-purpose or feared getting lost in the detail, this course is your chance to recalibrate. Discover how to deliver results that hit the mark today and remain actionable long after the project handover.

Details

Date	Thursday, 11 September 2025 - Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time	10:00am (Australia/Sydney; find your local time)
Location	Online
Format	3 x 2-hour sessions + course material & resources
Cost	AUD $895.00 (INC GST)
Code	LC-26-3-153
Contact	training@awschool.com.au
Tags	Model to Management / Climate Adaptation / Risk Management

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Presenters

Catherine Walker

WMS Engineering

Catherine Walker is a Director at WMS Engineering with 10 years’ experience in floodplain risk management. Catherine is passionate about developing collaborative relationships between consultants, ... Read more

Alastair Xeros

Xeros Piccolo

Alastair has over 10 years of industry experience, graduating from the University of Queensland with an honours degree in Civil Engineering. Alastair manages the civil department and has worked clo... Read more

Emma Maratea

Rhelm

Emma is a director at Rhelm and is an accomplished floodplain manager with more than 20 years of experience in conducting flood-related assessments and implementing effective floodplain risk managem... Read more

Filippo D’all Osso

WaterTech

Filippo is a natural hazard scientist with interest in disaster risk reduction, floodplain and coastal risk management, spatial analysis, and remote sensing. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Scien... Read more

Paul Grech

GLN Planning

Paul Grech is a director of GLN Planning with 40 years’ experience working as a town planner and, while practicing broadly, has been involved in flood risk management for most of that time. Paul’... Read more

This course is a joint initiative between the Australian Water School and Floodplain Management Australia, delivered collaboratively to support professional development across the water sector.

Course Overview

This course offers flood modelling professionals valuable insight into how your modelling outputs inform real-world floodplain risk management decisions. Participants will explore the diverse applications of modelling outputs, from strategic planning to emergency response, enhancing your understanding of real-world impacts and improving collaboration with stakeholders across the flood risk management spectrum.

Watch the introductory webinar for a sneak peek into the course:

Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will be able to:

Hear from a range of floodplain risk management professionals who regularly translate findings from flood models into usable outputs for the community.
Gain insights into what matters in a flood model for various future applications.
Hear from a civil designer who regularly works with flood modellers to design levees, basins and other infrastructure.
Develop an understanding of the political and social influences that shape floodplain risk management.

Course Outline

Session 1: Flood modelling for urban and regional mitigation infrastructure design

(Thursday, 11 September from 10 AM – 12 PM Sydney Time)

Overview of flood mitigation infrastructure design and function.
Deep dive into levee design and practical considerations.
Flood mitigation infrastructure in urban settings – opportunities and constraints.

Session 2: Joining the dots between flood models and community resilience

(Thursday, 18 September from 10 AM – 12 PM Sydney Time)

Overview of information needed by emergency services during a flood event.
The role of flood model outputs for evacuation planning.
Using modelled outputs to enhance communication with the community and improve flood awareness and response.

Session 3: The link between flood modelling, development and planning

(Thursday, 25 September from 10 AM – 12 PM Sydney Time)

Overview of land use planning principles.
How flood model outputs can help guide future development.
How flood model outputs can help manage risk to existing developments.
The social realities of property modification schemes (such as voluntary house raising, voluntary purchase or buy-back schemes).

Format

6+ hours of session recordings with unlimited access for 30-days.
Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the AWS learning platform.
Homework exercises between the 3 sessions.
Slides, manual/s and background readings.
Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime through the live sessions and via the learning platform.

Pre-requisites

Minimal prior knowledge required, this course would be suited to early career flood modellers who would like to learn more about where their models may be used.

Requirements

A computer device.

Completion certification

Participants earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for at least 6 hours for the entire course.
On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.

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