CASANZ is proud to be the leading provider of air quality training and education across Australia and New Zealand. We provide accessible, technical training that supports the air quality community, enhancing their understanding of air science, its environmental impact and the effects on human health.
The CASANZ professional development program presents a suite of technical and introductory courses and is continually evolving to offer new courses that meet the needs of the broader air quality industry. We aim to support the air quality professionals to be ready to address air quality and climate change challenges of today and beyond.
CASANZ presenters are recognised as industry specialists and where possible we strive to engage the technology developers to deliver their courseware on our behalf to ensure a depth of understanding and versatility.
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This course introduces the key aspects of air quality management, including the science behind the behaviour and effects of air pollution. Covering air quality principles and describing how pollutants are assessed through modelling, monitoring and emission inventories. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the CASANZ Publication Air Quality Regulations and Odour Management in Australia and New Zealand.
This online course is tailored to meet the specific needs of Local Councils and their officers, assisting them in effectively managing amenity-based air quality issues within their jurisdictions. Designed for those new to air quality management, it provides essential knowledge, practical strategies, and real-world case studies from Australia and New Zealand to help officers make informed decisions and improve community outcomes.
An understanding of meteorology is essential for air quality practitioners. This course outlines key meteorological concepts and will assist you in making informed decisions for siting air quality monitoring stations, choosing representing data for air quality modelling, preparation of model input files and undertaking meteorological modelling.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of stack testing, covering the key principles and then delves into the US EPA methods, examining how each method works and why.
This course is aimed at individuals interested in air quality science who have a working knowledge of dispersion modelling. The objective of the course is to teach the proper use of CALPUFF through hands-on applications and give a thorough overview of dispersion modelling theory. The course is recommended for new users or those requiring a refresher in the operation of the modelling system.
The Openair R package provides the air quality community with free, open-source tools for analysing air pollution and other measurement data. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to R and the Openair package, equipping participants with the skills to analyse air pollution data using modern, flexible methods. Attendees will receive detailed course materials, including Australian and New Zealand case studies, and have the opportunity to apply their learning using their own data.
This course provides a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of odour covering, odour theory, measurement, sampling, modelling and odour management. Course topics include olfactometry, odour sampling from point and area sources, odour intensity surveys, modelling and results interpretatopm, industry emission rates and the theory and design of odour control equipment.
AERMOD is intended for air quality professionals working, or planning to work, in the assessment of air pollution impact. At the end of the course, participants will understand regulatory air dispersion modelling and the use of screening and refined models for permits/works approvals/consent condition applications and risk assessments.
The Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) is a next-generation mesoscale numerical weather prediction system designed for both atmospheric research and operational forecasting applications. The model serves a wide range of meteorological applications across scales from tens of metres to thousands of kilometres. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), in collaboration with others, developed WRF in the late 1990's.
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The Advanced Stack Testing course is aimed at air quality professionals and other interested parties with a base knowledge of stack testing emissions monitoring. It covers more complex USEPA methodologies and key principles required for the next stage in development and understanding. This course is suitable for those who have completed the introductory course or have some industry experience in this field.
This course is aimed at those who have already attended the Introduction to CALPUFF course or are experienced in using the model. The course objective is to provide modellers with the latest CALPUFF updates and to discuss selected advanced problems. The sessions are designed to be informal and more like a workshop where issues are discussed in an open forum. The instructor also has a range of technical subject material for presentation on many different subjects and a range of advanced "hands-on" case study applications.
The Advanced Openair/R course is designed for users with a foundational knowledge of Openair/R who want to enhance their air quality data analysis skills. The course covers advanced modeling, testing, and prediction methods to help participants understand the impact of meteorological variables on pollutant concentrations.