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Borehole Operation & Groundwater Monitoring

Run boreholes sustainably: water levels, yields, pump controls and record keeping.

Borehole Operation & Groundwater Monitoring
OperationsNQF Level 3
Course overview

What youwill learn

Groundwater supplies much of rural Namibia. This course teaches operators how to protect their boreholes and the aquifers behind them.

  • Measure water levels and yields
  • Operate borehole pump controls
  • Spot signs of over-abstraction
  • Keep monitoring records

Course content

  1. Groundwater basics3 days
  2. Borehole equipment4 days
  3. Monitoring and records4 days
  4. Field practical4 days

Entry requirements

  • Grade 10 or equivalent
  • Certified copy of ID

Who should attend

NamWater staffMunicipalities
Duration3 weeks
LevelNQF Level 3
Study modeFull-time
FeeN$ 8,900
CertificateHRDC Certificate of Competence: Borehole Operation
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