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GEMS/Water encourages a standardized approach to data generation through providing guidance and training on all aspects of monitoring and assessment and quality assurance. GEMS/Water provides appropriate support, based on capacity needs at national and regional levels, and develops training for delivery in countries all over the world.
To maximize impact and availability of training material, various approaches being used:
Online Training: The on-line courses are aimed at individuals involved in all aspects of freshwater quality management, staff in higher education and research, and industry staff responsible for water use, wastewater treatment and discharge. Online courses are held twice a year. The courses are:
Freshwater monitoring programme design
Quality assurance for freshwater quality monitoring
Data handling, assessment and presentation for freshwater quality monitoring
Water quality monitoring and assessment of rivers, lakes and reservoirs
Water quality monitoring and assessment of groundwater
Alternative methods for freshwater quality monitoring
Workshops: A series of technical and "training of trainer" workshops will be organised to address specific needs of water quality monitoring and management.
Accredited University Courses:
GEMS/Water Capacity Development center runs and online postgraduate higher diploma as well as a MSc course through University College Cork.
Monitoring programme design for freshwater bodies
Quality assurance in water quality monitoring programmes
Data handling and presentation for water quality monitoring programmes
Monitoring and assessment of rivers
Monitoring and assessment of lakes and reservoirs
Monitoring and assessment of groundwater
Water quality monitoring using biological and ecological methods
Water quality monitoring with particulate material
Monitoring technology: sensors and networks
