Program Overview

Effective Solutions for Identification of Explosive Contamination

Overview

This technical course introduces the concepts and practical techniques for cost-effective solutions to identify and evaluate explosive contamination.

At a Glance

• Duration: 1 week
• Location: Cranfield University at Shrivenham
• Cost: Ł1,925
  • Concessions available

Course Structure

The course includes lectures, laboratory practicals, and outdoor scene practicals.

What You Will Learn

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Understand how explosive contamination occurs using real-life examples.
• Make cost-effective decisions on suitable sampling approaches.
• Select and use appropriate sampling tools for soil and water.
• Prepare contaminated soil and water for analysis and interpret results.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at military range managers, commercial and industrial explosives manufacturers, and interested stakeholders from academia and industry. It would also be useful for regulators responsible for explosive contaminated land and water in the Health and Safety and environmental areas.

Core Content

The course will demonstrate how to undertake best practice to identify explosively contaminated land and will include:

• The theory and principles of explosive contamination, soil sampling, and water sampling.
• Practical experience in water and soil sampling, laboratory sample preparation, extraction, and analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Application of assimilated knowledge through a series of workshops based on real contamination incidents.
• Finding cost-effective solutions to identify explosive contamination.
• Networking opportunities with experts in the field of military range management and groundwater.

Location and Travel

Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) is a Cranfield School based at the Ministry of Defence establishment on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire borders. Shrivenham itself lies in the picturesque Vale of the White Horse, close to the M4 motorway, which links London and South Wales.

Related Courses

• Centre for Defence Chemistry
• Explosives Ordnance Engineering
• Forensic Investigation MSc
• Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence
• Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) Practitioner Course

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