Course Overview
This course builds practical confidence in reading flood maps, model outputs and flood studies, including depth, velocity, hazard, assumptions and limitations.
Participants will learn what to look for, what questions to ask and how to interpret findings for real-world decisions.
Key Topics
- Purpose and limitations of flood studies and models
- Reading and interpreting flood maps, including depth, velocity and hazard
- Understanding assumptions, uncertainty and model limitations
- Identifying key information for council decision-making
- What questions to ask when information is unclear or inconsistent
- Recognising when further assessment or specialist advice is required
Course Details
- Duration: 4 hours (over 2 days)
- Dates: 19–20 November 2026, 1–3pm
- 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.