Advanced Urban Drainage and Wastewater Conveyance Engineering Training Course

Course Introduction

Urban drainage and wastewater conveyance systems are fundamental components of modern cities, ensuring the safe collection, transportation, and management of stormwater and wastewater while protecting public health, reducing flood risks, preserving environmental quality, and supporting sustainable urban development. Rapid urbanization, population growth, climate change, aging infrastructure, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations have created significant challenges for engineers responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining resilient urban drainage systems. The Advanced Urban Drainage and Wastewater Conveyance Engineering Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in drainage engineering, wastewater conveyance, hydraulic modelling, network optimization, asset management, and smart infrastructure technologies using internationally recognized engineering standards and industry best practices.

Effective urban drainage systems require an integrated understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, wastewater collection, sewer network design, pumping systems, flood mitigation, environmental protection, and sustainable infrastructure planning. This course introduces participants to stormwater drainage networks, sanitary and combined sewer systems, hydraulic calculations, pipeline design, culverts, detention and retention facilities, pump stations, wastewater conveyance infrastructure, infiltration and inflow management, overflow control, flood resilience, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Participants will gain practical expertise in developing efficient and resilient drainage systems that minimize flooding, improve wastewater collection, reduce environmental pollution, and enhance long-term urban sustainability.

Through practical workshops, hydraulic modelling exercises, drainage network simulations, GIS-based infrastructure analysis, engineering software demonstrations, design projects, rehabilitation planning activities, case studies, and real-world municipal infrastructure applications, participants will develop competencies in drainage system analysis, hydraulic model calibration, network optimization, flood assessment, asset condition evaluation, rehabilitation planning, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle infrastructure management. The course emphasizes practical methodologies that improve drainage capacity, strengthen wastewater conveyance reliability, reduce operational costs, optimize infrastructure investments, and support resilient urban water management.

The course also explores emerging technologies transforming urban drainage engineering, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, Building Information Modelling (BIM), geographic information systems (GIS), Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), smart drainage sensors, advanced metering technologies, drone-assisted inspections, LiDAR terrain mapping, cloud-based hydraulic modelling platforms, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision support systems. Participants will understand how digital technologies improve drainage modelling, optimize operational performance, strengthen infrastructure monitoring, and enable proactive maintenance of urban drainage and wastewater systems.

Special emphasis is placed on climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, energy-efficient operations, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, flood risk reduction, emergency preparedness, circular economy principles, and long-term asset sustainability. Participants will gain practical knowledge for designing resilient urban drainage systems, enhancing wastewater conveyance efficiency, reducing flood impacts, protecting receiving water bodies, and supporting sustainable urban development.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess advanced competencies in urban drainage engineering, wastewater conveyance design, hydraulic modelling, digital engineering technologies, and infrastructure asset management. These capabilities enable professionals to improve drainage system performance, strengthen engineering decisions, optimize infrastructure investments, enhance environmental sustainability, and successfully deliver reliable and resilient urban water infrastructure projects.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Urban Drainage Engineers

• Wastewater Engineers

• Water Resources Engineers

• Hydraulic Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Municipal Engineers

• Environmental Engineers

• Stormwater Management Specialists

• Sewerage Network Engineers

• Infrastructure Asset Managers

• Utility Operations Engineers

• GIS Specialists

• Government Water and Sanitation Officials

• Infrastructure Planning Consultants

• Project Managers

• University Engineering Lecturers

Course Objectives

• Develop advanced expertise in urban drainage engineering, wastewater conveyance systems, and hydraulic modelling techniques for resilient municipal infrastructure.

• Master stormwater hydrology, wastewater hydraulics, drainage network analysis, and hydraulic simulation methodologies for complex urban environments.

• Strengthen competencies in designing stormwater drainage systems, sanitary sewers, combined sewer networks, culverts, detention facilities, and pumping stations.

• Gain practical knowledge of flood risk assessment, infiltration and inflow analysis, hydraulic capacity evaluation, and drainage system optimization.

• Learn advanced methods for drainage network rehabilitation, sewer condition assessment, trenchless technologies, and infrastructure renewal planning.

• Enhance capabilities in implementing sustainable urban drainage systems, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions that improve environmental performance and climate resilience.

• Develop practical skills in hydraulic model calibration, scenario analysis, system performance evaluation, risk assessment, and lifecycle asset management for urban drainage infrastructure.

• Build expertise in integrating BIM, digital twins, GIS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT sensors, SCADA, drones, LiDAR, cloud platforms, and predictive analytics into drainage engineering workflows.

• Improve understanding of climate adaptation, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, flood resilience, water quality management, and sustainable urban water planning.

• Explore emerging innovations including smart drainage systems, automated monitoring technologies, AI-driven operational optimization, and intelligent urban water management platforms.

• Strengthen leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, technical communication, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and project management skills required for urban drainage and wastewater infrastructure projects.

• Equip participants with practical strategies to design, model, optimize, rehabilitate, monitor, and manage urban drainage and wastewater conveyance systems while improving reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Urban Drainage Engineering

• Principles of urban hydrology and integrated drainage systems

• Components of stormwater and wastewater conveyance networks

• International standards and engineering guidelines for drainage design

• Lifecycle planning for urban drainage infrastructure assets

Module 2: Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Analysis

• Rainfall analysis and runoff estimation techniques

• Catchment delineation and watershed assessment methodologies

• Design storms and peak flow calculation procedures

• Urban flooding mechanisms and drainage planning principles

Module 3: Stormwater Drainage System Design

• Hydraulic design of stormwater pipelines and culverts

• Open channel flow analysis for urban drainage systems

• Detention, retention, and infiltration facility design

• Drainage network layout optimization and capacity planning

Module 4: Wastewater Conveyance System Design

• Gravity sewer and force main design methodologies

• Wastewater flow estimation and hydraulic calculations

• Combined sewer systems and overflow management strategies

• Pump station design and wastewater transport optimization

Module 5: Hydraulic Modelling and Network Simulation

• Development of hydraulic models for drainage networks

• Model calibration, validation, and performance verification

• Scenario analysis for drainage system expansion and rehabilitation

• Interpretation of simulation results for engineering decisions

Module 6: Flood Risk Management and Climate Resilience

• Urban flood risk assessment and vulnerability analysis

• Climate adaptation strategies for drainage infrastructure

• Resilient drainage design for extreme weather events

• Emergency preparedness and operational continuity planning

Module 7: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems

• Green infrastructure and low-impact development practices

• Nature-based solutions for stormwater management

• Permeable pavements, bioswales, and rain gardens

• Water-sensitive urban design principles and applications

Module 8: Sewer Rehabilitation and Asset Management

• CCTV inspection and sewer condition assessment techniques

• Trenchless rehabilitation technologies and infrastructure renewal

• Lifecycle asset management for drainage systems

• Risk-based maintenance planning and prioritization

Module 9: Pumping Stations and Hydraulic Structures

• Design and operation of stormwater and wastewater pumping stations

• Hydraulic structures for flow regulation and control

• Energy-efficient pumping system optimization

• Operational reliability and emergency backup systems

Module 10: Digital Technologies in Urban Drainage

• BIM applications for drainage infrastructure projects

• Digital twins supporting drainage asset lifecycle management

• GIS applications for drainage network planning and analysis

• Artificial intelligence for hydraulic optimization and forecasting

Module 11: Smart Monitoring and Automation

• IoT sensors for real-time drainage network monitoring

• SCADA systems for operational control and automation

• Smart inspection technologies using drones and remote sensing

• Predictive maintenance through advanced analytics platforms

Module 12: Environmental Protection and Water Quality

• Water quality management within drainage systems

• Pollution prevention and receiving water protection strategies

• Environmental impact assessment for drainage projects

• Regulatory compliance and sustainable wastewater management

Module 13: Construction and Quality Management

• Construction planning and supervision for drainage infrastructure

• Quality assurance and quality control procedures

• Health, safety, and environmental management practices

• Testing, commissioning, and operational readiness

Module 14: Utility Operations and Performance Management

• Operational excellence in urban drainage utilities

• Performance indicators and benchmarking methodologies

• Infrastructure optimization through data-driven decision-making

• Customer service and stakeholder engagement strategies

Module 15: Emerging Trends in Urban Water Engineering

• Machine learning applications in drainage network management

• Smart city integration with intelligent drainage infrastructure

• Predictive analytics for flood forecasting and maintenance planning

• Future innovations in digital urban water management technologies

Module 16: Practical Urban Drainage Engineering Workshop

• Urban drainage network design using real municipal case studies

• Hydraulic modelling and wastewater conveyance simulation exercises

• Flood mitigation and rehabilitation planning activities

• Final project presentation with technical review and recommendations

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.