COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO COVER THE FOLLOWING:

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Introduction to commercial dredging

Types of dredging projects and materials

Hydrographic surveys and site investigation

Cutter suction dredgers

Trailing suction hopper dredgers

Backhoe, grab and bucket dredgers

Dredge pumps and slurry transportation

Pipelines, boosters and discharge arrangements

Production calculations and equipment selection

Planning, estimating and tender preparation

Coastal reclamation and harbour construction

Environmental controls and sediment management

Safety, seamanship and emergency procedures

Maintenance and operational troubleshooting

Project management and practical case studies

 

For every lesson, I shall prepare:

Learning objectives

Technical explanations

Diagrams and calculations

Practical examples from commercial projects

Student exercises and discussion questions

Short tests with model answers

PowerPoint slides

Printable handouts

Recommended reading

 

A standard lesson shall last 60–90 minutes and follow this pattern:

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Introduction and objectives 5 minutes

Main technical instruction 25 minutes

Worked example or case study 20 minutes

Practical exercise 20 minutes

Questions and review 10 minutes

Short assessment 5 minutes

 

ONLINE LESSON PLAN #1.

Introduction to Commercial Dredging

A stand-alone introductory session for a mixed-ability online group

Duration...................75 MIN

Venue.......................Live online using the Zoom platform

For Beginner to experienced

INTERACTIVE Poll + case study

8-question check

Lesson Purpose

This lesson gives learners a common vocabulary and a practical overview of how commercial dredging projects are conceived, selected, executed and controlled. It is designed to let a newcomer follow the whole session while giving experienced participants opportunities to contribute operational examples and challenge equipment-selection decisions.

Essential message: A dredger is selected for the project conditions; the project should never be forced to suit a favoured dredger.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

Explain commercial dredging in plain language and distinguish capital, maintenance, reclamation and environmental work.

Identify the principal dredger families and describe their usual applications.

Name the main site, soil, production, transport, environmental and marine factors that influence dredger selection.

Describe the basic project cycle from survey and investigation to completion survey and handover.

Use a simple decision process to recommend a dredging method for a stated project.

Recognise that production, safety, navigation and environmental compliance must be managed together.

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FOOTNOTE

To enrol in any of my tutorials, please contact me, expressing your desire to participate.

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