Water Sampling Workshop For Field Workers

Water monitoring provides information on the health of waterways, and is a vital step toward understanding ecosystems and ensuring appropriate management decisions at the catchment or local scale. It can be used for research and to fill gaps in knowledge, or simply to append historical water quality records. As an industry standard, consistent water monitoring should be a part of a wider regulatory practice, and as the world struggles with climate challenges, water quality and hydrology becomes increasingly significant in the health of our planet.  

This workshop provides an understanding of the basic methods, techniques, and equipment used to collect water samples in the field. Designed to incorporate comprehensive risk analysis and fieldwork safety, it also features hands-on practical demonstrations of common water sampling techniques—including ISO 9001-certified practices utilised within One Water.

The workshop will encompass both indoor theory and outdoor practical activities (weather dependent).

A light lunch will be provided, and any specific dietary requirements can be entered into the form.

The cost is just $750.

A little about your trainer: Peter Kolotelo is the Field Manager at One Water, and has over 20 years of experience in sample collection throughout a range of environments and countries within research and industry. Pete loves the water, he has a background in Aquatic Science, and is very approachable.

Event Details:
Venue: Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Building 74, Rm G05, 8 Scenic Boulevard, Clayton, VIC 3800
Date: 28th August 2026
Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Light lunch provided

Getting there: Regular buses run from nearby train stations directly to Monash University if you are using public transport. 
Limited street parking is available along Normanby Rd, Notting Hill. Local construction works may cause minor delays. Alternatively, on campus visitor parking can be located at the NE1 car park on Scenic Boulevard (limited spaces) or the more spacious N1 Monash Carpark, 10 Research Way. Fees apply.

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