Water Sampling and Monitoring Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply correct sampling techniques for different water sources (surface, groundwater, treated supply
• Implement chain of custody procedures and complete sampling documentation accurately
• Analyze sample preservation and transport requirements to maintain sample integrity
• Evaluate sampling equipment and select appropriate containers and preservatives
• Demonstrate aseptic technique for microbiological sampling
• Interpret sampling plans and adjust based on site conditions and monitoring objectives

Target Audience

Water quality technicians, environmental health practitioners, and laboratory sampling personnel responsible for routine water monitoring in municipal, industrial, or environmental settings.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of water quality parameters and familiarity with laboratory terminology.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply sampling techniques, use field equipment, and handle samples correctly. These exercises reinforce theoretical knowledge and build competence in real-world water monitoring scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Water Sampling Techniques — Learners practice grab and composite sampling at a simulated water source, using various equipment such as bailers and depth samplers. (4h)
• Practical 2: Field Measurements and Equipment Calibration — Learners calibrate and operate portable meters (pH, EC, DO, turbidity) and conduct in-situ measurements at multiple stations. (4h)
• Practical 3: Sample Preservation and Chain of Custody — Learners practice preserving samples for different parameters, completing chain of custody forms, and packaging samples for transport. (4h)
• Practical 4: Integrated Monitoring Exercise — Learners conduct a full simulated monitoring event: from site assessment and sampling to field testing, preservation, and data recording. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.