Course Outlines - Hydrology
Hydrological Observers
This course is designed to train hydrological observers. Technicians completing the observer level course successfully would be able to do the following:
Enter data in the database and retrieve data
Plot and edit data
Carry out hydrometeorological observations and measurements
Assist in the compiling and dissemination of hydrological data and information
Take part in field work
General Technicians
This course is designed for hydrological technicians in areas of ground and surface water, acquisition and analysis of data. Field work is normally conducted outside of Barbados. Technicians completing the General Technicians' Course (GTC) course successfully are expected to:
Work with and assist observer level technicians in the field of work but under guidance
of Higher Technicians
Undertake primary screening of hydrological data; carry out simple analyses and be able to store and retrieve data.
Assist HTC technicians and hydrologists in research
Topics covered in this course are:
Elementary mathematics and Physics
General hydrology
Water quality
Groundwater techniques
Data collection and processing
Hydrometry
Technical drawing
Computer literacy
Surveying
Instrument maintenance
Higher Technicians
This course is designed to train personnel for the hydrological services in ground water and surface water techniques. Technicians completing the HTC course successfully are expected to:
Supervise GTC level and Observer level technicians
Carry out complete screening, analysis and dissemination of hydrological data for both surface and subsurface waters
With guidance from the hydrologist, conduct field work in hydrometry, geophysics, ground water extraction, well development and maintenance
Assist hydrologists in operations and research
Collaborate with agencies in practical aspects of surface and ground water utilization
Topics covered in this course are:
Mathematics and Physics
General hydrology
Chemistry
Surface water hydrology
Statistical analysis
Groundwater flow analysis
Hydrometeorology
Geology
Soil science
Hydrometry
Water quality
Data collection and processing
River hydraulics
Computer programming
Hydrogeology
Surveying
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