The basic leak detection course will be presented over 3 days and will earn 3 CPD points (Validation number: SAICEwat08/00351/11).

Key issues to be covered include:

Theoretical Sessions

• Basic types of leaks.
• Basic aspects of leak location, covering, amplified sounding rods, leak-noise correlators, noise loggers and ground penetrating radar.
• Setting up a leak location team.
• Operating a basic leak management cycle plan.

Practical Sessions

• Practical sounding using amplified sounding rods and ground microphones.
• Practical session on leak-noise correlators.