Rainwater Harvesting and Management |
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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:
Who Should Consider This Course?
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). |
Course Details
Outline
Please download the course outline here: Rainwater Harvesting and Management Course Outline.
Time ExpectationsStudents 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.
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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
PoliciesPlease 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 TextThere 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.
