Course Overview

Rain Consulting facilitator presenting flood mitigation options to a group
This course explores how identified flood risks can be translated into practical mitigation responses. Participants develop skills in evaluating different mitigation approaches and assessing their suitability for various flood risks and community settings.

Key Topics

  • Understanding the pathway from identified flood risk to mitigation
  • Exploring structural and non-structural flood mitigation approaches
  • Understanding the benefits, limitations and trade-offs of different mitigation options
  • Considering feasibility, cost, risk and community outcomes when assessing options
  • Understanding how mitigation measures can work together as part of a broader flood management approach
  • Recognising when further investigation, modelling or specialist advice is required

Course Details

  • Duration: 4 hours (over 2 days)
  • Dates: July 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed)
  • Price: $600 exc GST
  • Prior knowledge: No prior knowledge required
  • CPD points: 4

Presented by Rain Consulting's award-winning directors, engineers & scientists.

Part of our 8-course online training series. Explore the full program online.