Water Quality Sampling

Take, preserve and record water samples correctly so laboratory results can be trusted.

Water Quality Sampling
ScientificShort course
Course overview

What you will learn

Delivered with NamWater Scientific Services. Covers sampling plans, sterile technique, field tests, chain of custody and how results are reported.

  • Plan a sampling round
  • Take samples for chemical and microbiological tests
  • Run field tests for pH, turbidity and chlorine
  • Complete chain-of-custody forms

Course content

  1. Why we sample1 day
  2. Sampling technique3 days
  3. Field tests3 days
  4. Records and reporting3 days

Entry requirements

  • Grade 12 with a science subject
  • Certified copy of ID

Who should attend

NamWater staffMunicipalitiesExternal companies

How to apply

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