Borehole Operation & Groundwater Monitoring
Run boreholes sustainably: water levels, yields, pump controls and record keeping.
OperationsNQF Level 3
Course overviewWhat you will 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
- Groundwater basics3 days
- Borehole equipment4 days
- Monitoring and records4 days
- Field practical4 days
Entry requirements
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Certified copy of ID
Who should attend
NamWater staffMunicipalities
Course facts
| Duration | 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Level | NQF Level 3 |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Fee | N$ 8,900 |
| Certificate | HRDC Certificate of Competence: Borehole Operation |
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