Stormwater System Managment
Stormwater Drainage Construction Best Practices
This practical training course provides essential guidance on the effective delivery of stormwater infrastructure projects, with a focus on industry best practices across all stages of construction. Participants will gain insights into project planning and execution, quality assurance and control, and the integration of sustainable construction methods.
The course also includes dedicated training on the use of the latest PipeClass design software by the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia (CPAA), equipping attendees with modern tools for pipe design and structural assessment.
Key topics include safety and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and contract management-providing a comprehensive overview of construction delivery from concept to completion.
Stormwater Drainage Asset Management, Inspection & Maintenance
Effective stormwater infrastructure performance relies on proactive asset management and informed maintenance practices. This course delivers practical training on managing drainage assets across their full lifecycle-from condition assessment to repair strategies.
Participants will explore key areas such as asset lifecycle management, routine and preventive maintenance planning, and structural assessment techniques. The course also covers common forms of material deterioration and repair methods, safety and compliance in maintenance activities, and the use of digital tools to support asset tracking, reporting, and long-term decision-making.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to implement structured asset management plans that support long-term sustainability and service delivery.
Presented by the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia (CPAA) & Quilty Engineering Hub
Flexible delivery. Practical outcomes. QUDM aligned.
All modules are delivered in a hybrid format, led by industry experts. Secure your place mid-2025 and gain the practical skills needed for tomorrow’s stormwater drainage challenges!
The Series.
In-Person | Online
Facilitators
Sean Quilty
Co-Founder | Director | Educator
Chartered Civil Engineer
MEngPrac BEngTech MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ RPEV
Meet Sean, a Chartered Civil Engineer with 19 years of diverse industry experience. Recently awarded Engineers Australia's Professional Engineer of the Year 2024 – QLD Nominee, Sean drives Technical Excellence, Leadership, and Innovation. Sean is known for championing value engineering, innovation, and collaboration.
His decade-long involvement as a TAFE Lecturer and Committee Member has been instrumental in shaping the Associate Degree of Civil Engineering. In recognition of his contributions to education, Sean was awarded TAFE QLD Brisbane’s 2019 Educator of the Year.
In response to industry training gaps, Sean co-founded Quilty Engineering Hub, delivering targeted training to help civil engineering professionals advance their careers with relevant and practical content. Through this initiative, Sean collaborates with professionals, consultancies, Councils and authorities to collectively uplift industry skills.
Karen Thompson
Executive Director
Chartered Civil Engineer
MEngPrac BEngTech MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ RPEV
Karen Thompson is the Executive Director of the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia, representing the reinforced concrete pipeline, box culvert and associated product industry, as well as the major civil precast concrete manufacturers, in both Australia and New Zealand. +
Graduating from the University of Queensland, Karen is a Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the pipe and precast industry in both Australia and overseas, including the design, supply, manufacturing, installation, marketing and business management of civil precast concrete and a range of pipe materials including concrete, plastic, vitrified clay and steel.
Karen chairs Australian Standards Committee WS006 Concrete Pipes, and is a member of CE-026 Precast Box Culverts