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Rainwater Harvesting and Management

Rainwater harvesting is ancient, yet ever new. Water conservation and stormwater management is quickly becoming a major issue around the world, particularly in urban centers. Rainwater harvesting could be part of the solution. 

This course covers the foundations of rainwater harvesting and management. Using the structure of rainwater management and implementing key components of rainwater harvesting, professionals and trades practitioners will learn to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner.

Concepts covered in this course may be applied to many pursuits, including architecture and landscape architecture, irrigation system design, food growing, land planning and environmental education.

This Course Prepares You to: 

  • Understand the processes to harvest and manage rainwater

  • Access quality drinking water anywhere in the world

  • Learn the regulations governing system implementation

  • Design the parameters of a Rainwater Harvesting/Management system

    Who Should Consider This Course?

    • Landscape architects, architects, engineers, and landscape/garden designers
    • Irrigation, water treatment, roofing, gutter and siding, and plumbing trades specialists
    • Permaculturists, farmers, community garden organizers
    • Land planners, decision-makers in municipal offices, educators

    This course is applicable across a wide range of trades and professional practice, and offers a general overview of practical rainwater harvesting and management. Certifications of rainwater practitioners are available through CANARM (Canadian Association for Rainwater Management), and through ARCSA (American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association - www.arcsa.org). 

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    Rainwater Harvesting and Management - September 2024

    Rainwater Harvesting and Management - January 2025

    Course Details

    Outline

    Please download the course outline here: Rainwater Harvesting and Management Course Outline.  

    Time Expectations

    Students can expect to dedicate 6-10 hours per week to successfully complete this course.

    As well, our courses are offered in the continuing education realm and are designed so students can complete them according to their own schedule. The work is divided up into 14 weekly topics and students are expected to complete their assigned work and quizzes by the given deadlines.

    Our courses do not use online meetings, so we are not using Google Meet, Zoom or other online meeting applications.

    If you have any questions about studying online with Gaia College please see our FAQs page

    Fees

    Fees: $795.00

    Fees include:

    • Comprehensive on-line educational materials
    • Unlimited access to our on-line course resources, community center, including libraries, discussion forums and much more.

    Payment Options

    Online:Visa, Mastercard

    By Mail:Cheque drawn on a Canadian bank; Money order in Canadian funds

    Policies

    Please be sure you are familiar with our policies.

    Prerequisites

    There are no academic prerequisites for this course, however students must

    • be proficient in English (written)
    • be comfortable with current computer and internet technology
    • have an email account capable of receiving a large number of messages for the duration of the course
    • have access to high-speed internet
    • have access to a computer capable of running a current version of FireFox or Chrome. Tablets and phones are not supported at this time.
    Evaluations

    There are no formal exams in this course, as the emphasis is on developing practical skills and the ability to synthesize information.

    To receive a Certificate of Completion students must contribute to all on-line discussions and satisfactorily complete all assignments and quizzes.

    Texts Required Text

    There are no required texts. Extensive online resources are provided.

    Credits

    This program is eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) with the following:

    Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
    Pre-approved:
    24 credits

    National Association of Landcare Professionals (NALP) – American
    Pre-approved:
    24 credits

    B.C. Society of Landscape Architects
    As per Society guidelines - eligibility of this program has been confirmed

    Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI)
    Pre-approved:
    24 credits

    Canadian Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL)
    Pre-approved: 6 Credits

    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Canada
    Pre-approved: 1.18 Credits

    Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)
    Pre-approved: 4 Credits

    Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
    Pre-approved: 42 Core LUs

    This course partially satisfies the requirements of:

    • Gaia College: Core or Elective course for Diploma in Organic Land Care
    • CLD designation offered through CNLA. Successful completion of the course may be used toward the achievement of the requirements for the Education component of the recertification process.
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