Locations and Dates:

Brisbane, Queensland
July, 2020

Melbourne, Australia
July, 2020

This course is hosted by Golder Associates Pty Ltd.. Golder Associates Pty Ltd is processing registrations and payments.

Who should attend:
This course is designed for groundwater scientists and engineers, water resource specialist, project managers, compliance program managers and remedial design managers.

This course begins with a brief overview of hydrogeologic principles of pumping and slug testing then continues at an advanced level throughout the course to cover the range of conditions typically encountered during field investigations.

Data analysis exercises include both simple and advanced pumping and slug test analyses to match the range of conditions typically encountered during field investigations.

What to Expect:
Expect to learn about the latest techniques of aquifer testing. A list of course topics are listed on the following page:

What to Bring:
Bring your laptop computer, a calculator and any field forms that you normally use for aquifer testing. You are also encouraged to bring your own slug and pumping test data. Instructors will give you an opinion about your analysis results if time permits. Course attendees bringing personal laptops will download and install the AQTESOLV demo from www.aqtesolv.com before arriving at the course.

What You Will Get:
You will receive 24.0 contact hours of instruction, a Field Guide for Slug Testing and Data Analysis, a Field Guide for Soil and Stratigraphic Analysis, a comprehensive 400+ page course notebook with many aquifer testing reference resources and a CEU completion certificate.

This is the only aquifer testing course in Australia with instruction
from Glenn Duffield, the author of AQTESOLV.

Introduction:
Conducting aquifer tests in complex hydrogeologic settings such as heterogeneous or fractured media is a key element to site characterization, water resources assessment and remediation system design. However, poorly planned aquifer testing programs often lead to suspect data or unanswered questions after the field work is complete.

Even when you are confident of the geologic conditions, you may have difficulty designing effective aquifer tests, running field equipment or selecting the best available model to analyze the test data. Where can you turn to improve your approach and skills for aquifer testing?

Midwest GeoSciences Group can help! We have designed a powerful three-day training course on aquifer testing design, field methods and data analysis techniques . This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to end. Gain an advantage by learning up-to-date methods and procedures for designing, conducting and analyzing aquifer tests.

You are invited to Brisbane and Melbourne for an exciting three-day workshop on Advanced Aquifer Testing Techniques. This unique and practical course, designed for hydrogeologists and engineers of all experience levels, will be taught by two internationally-recognized leaders in the field: Glenn Duffield, author of AQTESOLV for Windows; Jim Butler, author of The Design, Performance and Analysis of Slug Tests; with teaching support from Dan Kelleher, President of Midwest GeoSciences Group.

Registration Information:

This course is hosted by Golder Associates Pty Ltd.. Golder Associates Pty Ltd is processing registrations and payments.

Advanced registration is necessary for participation in this limited-enrollment short course. Pre-registration is required to reserve space and receive course materials.

If you require special arrangements for diet, equipment, or handicap facilities, please indicate when registering for the course.

What you will receive:

You will receive 24.0 contact hours of instruction, a Field Guide for Slug Testing and Data Analysis, a Field Guide for Soil and Stratigraphic Analysis, a comprehensive 400+ page course notebook with many aquifer testing reference resources and a CEU completion certificate. You will also receive a special offer on purchasing AQTESOLV. Registration also includes continental breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and an afternoon break. Recording devices are not permitted during classroom sessions.

Fees:

$1,999
Quoted fees are Australian Dollars (AUD). Please use the following link for currency conversion. http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html

Register:

for Brisbane at -
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/advances-in-aquifer-testing-for-improved-site-characterisation-brisbane-registration-77227996015

for Melbourne at -
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/advances-in-aquifer-testing-for-improved-site-characterisation-melbourne-registration-77240936721

Travel:

Course affiliates are not responsible for ticketing or expenses.

	Jim Butler, PhD is author of "The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests" and for the last 26 years, he has worked as a research scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey. Jim Butler was the 2007 National Ground Water Association Distinguished Darcy Lecturer and the recipient of the 2009 Pioneers in Groundwater Award from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Jim is author of many scientific papers dedicated to aquifer testing, direct push hydraulic profiling, and interactions between surface water and groundwater. Jim holds a B.S. in geology from the College of William and Mary, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in applied hydrogeology from Stanford University.
	Glenn M. Duffield is the author of AQTESOLV and the founder and president of HydroSOLVE, Inc., a groundwater services firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA. He is a senior quantitative hydrogeologist with over 30 years of professional consulting experience and the author of AQTESOLV, the world's leading software for aquifer test analysis since 1989. Glenn holds a bachelor's degree in geology from Juniata College and a master's degree in geology/hydrogeology from Penn State.

• "These are the guys who literally wrote the book - excellent course, very helpful, and cutting edge."
  - Paul Blubaugh, Michael Pisani & Associates, Inc.
  
  

CHECK THIS OUT!

Jim Butler has completed the SECOND EDITION of "The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests" and it will be FIRST AVAILABLE at the aquifer testing course!



Pre-orders are available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Design-Performance-Analysis-Slug-Tests/dp/1566702305

• These are the guys who literally wrote the book - excellent course, very helpful, and cutting edge.
  - Paul Blubaugh, Michael Pisani & Associates, Inc.
  
  
• This (is) the best course that I've ever attended and I look forward to future course offerings. Excellent!
  - Mark Larson, Larson & Associates
  
  
• I enjoyed the course. Excellent insight and feedback with informative discussions.
  - Jason Whitman, Shaw Environmental
  
  
• Great Course! Would highly recommend it to any hydrogeologist.
  - Dan Weber, Errol L. Montgomery & Associates
  
  
• All-in-all, one of the best courses I've ever taken.
  - Cynthia Gefvert, South Florida Water Management District
  
  
• The course was extremely helpful in identifying potential sources of error in our slug testing design and performance techniques. The guided software exercises by Glenn easily walked us through practical applications.
  - Jason LaRoche, Southwest Florida Water Management District
  
  
• The class clarified how pumping and slug test equations are applied using AQTESOLV. I especially enjoyed learning to match oscillatory data from High-K aquifers and techniques for improving site characterization of my projects.
  - Brian Hennings, Natural Resource Technology, Inc.
  
  
• The combination of lectures and computer lab make this an excellent course which I would recommend to anyone.
  - Chuck Ahrens, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
  
  
• I enjoyed Glenn's ability to effectively translate and teach historical calculations into understandable application through the use of AQTESOLV. The course helped me to move from the "old school" data interpretation into the real-time world of 2006.
  - Glenn Beckingham
  
  
• This course was ... what I hoped it would be.
  - Tim Daniluk
  
  
• (The instructors) are each extremely knowledgable and capable teachers.
  - Scott Sigler
  
  
• Good communicating of material and good range of content level; easy to follow; very welcoming environment.
  - Justan Bell
  
  
• Jim Butler and Glenn Duffield are great teachers and knowledgeable experts.
  - Jay Mednick
  
  
• Well presented content and enthusiastic (instructors).
  - Trevor Branch
  
  
• Awesome Course!
  - Jennifer Thompson; ERM, Inc.
  
  
• Excellent course, well organized and full of practical information for anyone who uses analytical techniques to estimate hydraulic parameters. Great Class!
  - Jon Benedict, Washoe County Water Resources
  
  
• All presentations were helpful and well covered.
  - Joe Vickers, Wellspec
  
  
• The course was excellent! The instructors were fantastic. Both the slug testing and pumping test analysis portions were valuable. Data analysis (during my on-going aquifer testing projects) will be better now with the information I have obtained from this course.
  - Monica Westlake, AMEC Calgary
  
  
• I really enjoyed the course!
  - - Linda Aller, Bennett and Williams
  
  
• A very professionally conducted course. The personal care that was also put into the handouts, computer exercises, and even lunch was an asset to this 3-day course.
  - Darla Latham, Petroleum Services
  
  
• I'd be willing to take this course a third time....
  - Mark Larson, Larson & Associates
  
  
• I had little experience designing and conducting slug tests and pumping tests .... before this course, so this course was a great experience for me.
  - Anonymous
  
  
• I like the applied knowledge and experience conveyed by the instructors.
  - Jaron Andrews
  
  
• Course notebook and handouts are amazing....
  - Ben Paras
  
  
• This course took (my aquifer testing) experience to the next level.
  - Jake McDermott
  
  
• As a geologist, I have performed dozens - if not hundreds - of slug tests and aquifer pumping tests.. This course has tied together a lot of loose ends for me and I have gained valuable insight and knowledge. The (course session) about the set up of slug tests and aquifer tests and common problems and considerations was extremely helpful for me.
  - Britt Callahan
  
  
• One-on-one interaction with the instructors to discuss my (specific) project questions was most valuable to me. The course provided me with powerful tools for current and future ground water projects.
  - Rocco Fiori, Fiori GeoSciences, Inc.
  
  
• Having my questions answered by the guys who develop the software (and wrote the book on slug testing) was most valuable to me. The tour was awesome and meeting the people who handle technical support.
  - Thai Hubbard, ARCADIS
  
  
• Good introduction to (aquifer testing) with most practical information for running tests. Good information for using software (applied) to a large variety of solutions.
  - Ted VanHolland, Rendezvous Engineering, Inc.
  
  
• The entire course was extremely helpful. I learned more about aquifer testing in two days than in (many) years of practice. Excellent course. Excellent Instructors, Great Presentations, Engaging Speakers.
  - Anthony Harding, Schnabel Engineering
  
  
• I got what I wanted and more from the class and instructors. And I am recommending 'MidwestGeo' classes to friends
  - Chris Palmer
  
  

Two Locations and Dates:

Brisbane, Course One January 22-24, 2020 (Wed-Fri) Christie Spaces 320 Adelaide St Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
Melbourne, Course Two January 28-30, 2020 (Tues-Thurs) Main Ballroom Conference Center Element Melbourne Richmond Hotel 588 Swan Street Richmond, VIC 3121 Australia
Accommodations:
Brisbane, Course One Christie Spaces 320 Adelaide St Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
Melbourne, Course Two Element Melbourne Richmond Hotel 588 Swan Street Richmond, VIC 3121 Australia