Course Details

The Certified Drain Surveyor (CDS) 2 day course was written by the Water Research Centre (WRc) in conjunction with the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) and the Environment Agency (EA). The course includes the latest information from the Manual of Sewer Condition Classification (MSCC5) and the Drainage Repair Book (DRB4). The CDS is certified by EU Skills and delivered by EU Skills approved trainers. Certified Drain Surveyor training is more than just understanding drainage code definitions, it is aimed at providing an all-round appreciation of what drainage investigation means. We cover design, ownership, drainage law and remedial recommendations as well as drainage condition classification via CCTV (which is just one aspect of drainage investigation). This course is designed to ensure that drainage surveyors carrying out CCTV surveys on domestic and light commercial drainage systems are working to the correct procedures and using the appropriate codes. CDS certification is recognised by water companies, local authorities, housing associations, surveyors and facility management companies amongst many. The NADC have been working with the Environment Agency with regard to misconnections. The EA have consulted us on various aspects of detection misconnections and this has now been included as a separate module in this new course. To contact the course trainer directly please email Martin Beattie at training@drainageconsultingservices.com