Training
The various topics in which Eijkelkamp Academy offers training are clustered in half-day modules. These modules can easily be transformed into a course combining the modules which interest you. Eijkelkamp Academy`s expertise expands well beyond the topics mentioned here in the modules.
A training comprises the following elements:
- Theoretical background
- Practical theory on ‘how to get started’; preparation, logistics, standardization aspects, selecting equipment
- Practical work; hands-on equipment training In general, the ideal combination between theory and practice is 50/50.
Soil:
- Topic: Duration (days)
- Soil classification: 1
- Sediment / Water bed sampling: ½
- Soil sampling (volatile and non-volatile): ½
- Soil moisture measurements: ½
- Infiltration and hydraulic conductivity measurements: 1
- Laboratory equipment: 2
- Soil resistance measurements: ½
- Soil research for urban trees: 1
- Soil quality improvement: 1
- Land and water conservation: 1
Water:
- Topic: Duration (days)
- Waste water sampling: ½
- Redox and dissolved oxygen measurements: ½
- Surface water sampling: ½
- Discharge and flow measurements: ½
Soil water / Ground water:
- Topic: Duration (days)
- Monitoring wells;: 1-3
- Hydrology:
- Construction:
- Location:
- Different types of wells:
- Different ways of drilling:
- Ground water flow and isocurves: ½
- Ground water sampling: ½
- Soil water sampling : ½
- Ground water quality measurements : ½
Earth monitoring:
- Topic: Duration (days)
- Agro-meteorological station: ½
- Diver-Office: ½
- e-SENSE: ½
- Basic Geographic Information System (GIS): 2
In-Company
Eijkelkamp Academy`s trainings are offered In-Company as well. Besides that it is also possible to follow a custom-made training at Eijkelkamp Academy`s training Centre in Giesbeek, you can adjust the content of the trainings to your specific wishes. Combining trainings is also possible. For example installing a monitoring well and Diver Office, as well as changing the topic of a training to your work situation, for example installing a monitoring well in a specific soil.
Trainers
During the training, skilled and experienced trainers inspire and instruct you with interesting examples from practice.