Tasmania: DRAINS In-Person Workshops (24-25 Feb 2026)

Fundamentals of DRAINS

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DRAINS In-Person Workshop


Suitable for both new and experienced DRAINS users, our DRAINS In-Person Workshop is a comprehensive and hands-on course led by Hossein Ansari.

Learn or refresh the fundamentals of DRAINS and its latest features, master and apply AR&R 2019 guidelines to urban drainage, and explore and build DRAINS models with hands-on examples, case studies and troubleshooting.

Options for Attendance:


  • [2 Days] Attend DRAINS Fundamentals only

    Just the basics for new users or a refresher of the latest features for experienced users.

In-Person Workshop Details:

Pre-Work:

Mandatory 2.5 hour AR&R Module + 2 optional introductory modules

Dates/Time:

Fundamentals only: 24 & 25 Feb 2026, 9am to 5pm. 18 Hours CPD.

Venue:

50 Macquarie St, Hobart, Tasmania

Other Inclusions:

• Digital Certificate of Completion with CPD hours
• Use of Training PC with DRAINS Training Licence
• USB Flash Drive & Printed Workshop Notes
• Morning, Lunch & Afternoon Catering
• FREE 10-day Subscription to DRAINS Unlimited Links to use on your own device, commencing on Day 1 of the Workshop

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All prices are in AUD and include GST

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Curriculum

Across the course, you will learn or refresh the fundamentals of DRAINS, master and apply AR&R 2019 guidelines to urban drainage, and explore and build DRAINS models with hands-on examples, case studies and troubleshooting.

Day 1: DRAINS Fundamentals

  1. Overview of AR&R Module Pre-Work, Getting Started & Assembling a DRAINS Model
  2. Customising the DRAINS Database & Design considerations
  3. Estimation of pressure change coefficients, and more

Day 2: DRAINS Fundamentals

  1. Complex Overland Flows, Flood Mapping, Open Channels & Headwalls
  2. Storage Network Routing Models (RORB, RAFTS & WBNM) & Horton ILSAX Hydrological Model
  3. Introduction to On-Site Detention Systems, Exploring Infiltration Systems and more

View Detailed Curriculum (PDF)


Your Instructor


Hossein Ansari

Hossein Ansari

Technical Manager & Principal Engineer,
Watercom

Hossein Ansari

Technical Manager & Principal Engineer, Watercom


Hossein Ansari is an experienced Civil Engineer with over two decades of work in both private and public sectors. He has previously held roles as a Senior Design Engineer at Sutherland Shire Council and as a Drainage Investigation Engineer at City of Botany Bay Council.

In 2018, Hossein became a co-presenter for the DRAINS workshops alongside Benjamin Kus and Geoffrey O’Loughlin. In 2022, he was appointed as the Technical Services Manager & Principal Engineer at Watercom.

As a consultant, Hossein has been offering his expertise as a Civil Hydraulic Engineer to various consulting firms since 2007 in Australia. His work has encompassed roads, drainage, overland flow path studies, and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) projects, from initial planning to final design and construction.

His major interests include hydrological and hydraulic modelling and design utilising various computer software programs including DRAINS, HEC-RAS, ILSAX, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Civil Site Design, MapInfo, QGIS, ArcMap and other GIS software.

Hossein actively contributes to the education of future engineers by delivering lectures at multiple universities, including the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Charles Darwin University (CDU).



Venue


All face to face components of this workshop are presented at 50 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000.

Training is carried out on individual PCs, working with examples, spreadsheets and tutorial exercises.

50 Macquarie St
Hobart, TAS 7000

Frequently Asked Questions


What if I need a Tax Invoice before I can book?
No problem! Please click the link "Need an invoice first? Book here" located further up this page in the Book Now section. You will be required to fill out a booking form. Once submitted, Watercom will issue a Tax Invoice that can be paid via direct bank transfer. The user will need to create an account on the Watercom Training site, and on receipt of payment, the purchased Workshop will be added to the user's account for immediate access.
Are alternative payment options available?
Yes. Payment is available via direct bank transfer. To request this, please click the link "Need an invoice first? Book here" located further up this page in the Book Now section. You will be required to fill out a booking form. Once submitted, Watercom will issue a Tax Invoice that can be paid via direct bank transfer. The user will need to create an account on the Watercom Training site, and on receipt of payment, the purchased Workshop will be added to the user's account for immediate access.
Can a Workshop be purchased on behalf of another person?
Yes. First, a user account needs to be created during checkout (Email Address & Password), which should reflect the person intending on attending the Workshop. If an administrator completed checkout on behalf of the user, and accidentally purchased the Workshop under their own administrator user account, then it can be transferred at no cost to the intended user. The user needs to first create their account and then notify Watercom of the required transfer.
What is the prework required for the Workshop?
A mandatory AR&R Module (2.5 hours) is required before attending the Workshop. There are two additional Introductory modules which are optional to complete.
How do I access the prework for the Workshop?
Easy! Once you've booked in, you will have immediate online access to the mandatory and optional prework modules.
How long do I have access to the prework for the Workshop?
You get immediate access to the prework (1x mandatory AR&R Module and 2x optional introductory modules). Your access expires 30 days after the Workshop.
Do I receive a Certificate?
Yes! After you've attended the full Workshop, all participants will receive a digital Certificate of Completion listing the relevant hours of CPD.
I have more questions!
We're happy to help. Please email us at [email protected] for additional queries.

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