Education material on environmental sampling
Sampler education pilot project
In March 2009 DHI successfully finished the sampler education pilot project within the framework of the EU Leonardo da Vinci programme under the Community Vocational Training Action Programme. DHI was the project leader of a partnership between twelve institutions in the domain of environmental consultancy and technical training.
The books
One very important part of the educational system developed during the project is a textbook series comprising five volumes on environmental sampling. The first volume covers sampling basics and the other four volumes encompass four specific materials: sampling of waste, soil, groundwater and wastewater/sludge, respectively. All five volumes focus on the sampler’s tasks and responsibilities.
The first volume provides basic knowledge about sampling, such as
- Responsibilities in sampling
- Reading and understanding the sampling plan
- The sampling process
- Major challenges in sampling
- Validation and quality control
- General health and safety considerations
The four other volumes follow the same basic structure and give practical guidance about:
- Basic knowledge about the material to be sampled
- Reading and understanding the sampling plan
- Sampling methods
- Sampling on site
- Sample handling
- Documentation
- Quality and performance control
- Health and safety
Project homepage
Visit the project homepage (http://www.sampler-education.dhi.eu) if you are interested in more information about the project.
Purchasing the books
The books can be purchased through DHI. Please contact Jette Bjerre Hansen, jbh@dhigroup.com for more information.