CARIB-HYCOS - WHYCOS

ANNEX 3TRAINING PROGRAMME PROPOSAL1. General objectiveThe objective of the training programme proposed in the framework of the Carib-HYCOSProject is to set up a regional training structure in operational hydrology. The proposedprogramme should allow the implementation of defined modules, the training of regionaltrainers and the first regular training sessions to be carried out.The training sessions will be organized in different modules to target NHS managers andNHS teams. Some modules will target the teams in charge of field measurements and primarydata processing, others will target engineers with a programme based on water resourcesmanagement, advanced data processing and data dissemination.Each module will be made up of two parts: theory and hands-on exercises carried out in thefield. The first operational hydrology sessions will be for future local trainers who willsubsequently organize sessions in their own Service. Each training course will providetrainees with a full documentation on theoretical aspects and hands-on exercises, as well asfield forms for measurements and equipment maintenance.These training sessions will be carried out at the RC but also in secondary RCs (SRCs) in oneSpanish speaking country and in one English speaking country.A draft proposal for training programme is given below. However it should be noted that thisprogramme will be discussed and approved by the countries concerned, and course contentwill be based on their specific needs.The mean duration of a module will be 5 days with from 10 to 15 trainees.2. Proposed programmeN° 1 HYDROMETRY: water levels, discharge measurements, levelling survey...N° 2 ADCP DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTN° 3 RATING CURVES CALIBRATIONN° 4 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICSN° 5 DCP INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE, TELEMETRYN° 6 DATABASE MANAGEMENTN° 7HYDROLOGICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - DEVELOPMENT ANDMAINTENANCEN° 8 WEBSITE IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCEN° 9 HYDROLOGICAL EXPERTISEN° 10 INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTProject document – Caribbean Islands Component – CIC/Carib-HYCOS 40