One of the core values and aims of ACLCA is to provide relevant, topical and up-to-date training and professional development to its members, so that individuals within member companies can and will maintain and improve the technical and professional standards and skills of member companies. ACLCA Qld are running foundation training in 2026 on Environmental Site Assessment geared towards graduates and new entries into the industry and CPD Module Workshops targeted to more experience practitioners. ACLCA is confident that the training covers all major aspects of the contaminated land practice at a level of detail suitable for practitioners new to the field.
- Module 8 Remediation and Management Workshop – 29 January 2026. Presenter: Andrew Thomas (GHD)
- Module 5 Analytical Chemistry workshop- 12 February 2026 (tbc). Presenter: Andrew Howes (Senversa)
- Module 1: Phase 1 Introduction to Environmental Site Assessments Workshop – 26 February 2026. Presenter: Caitriona Coyle (WSP)\\
- Module 2a: Phase 2 Sampling, Analysis and Quality Plan Workshop – 26 March 2026. Presenter: Luke Amies (Epic Environmental)
- Module 2b: Field Investigations Workshop – 23 April 2026. Presenter: Ned Connolly (EHS Support)
- Report writing for contaminated land professionals 101 – 15 May 2026. Presenter: Katrina Locsey (GHD)
15 May 2026 Report writing for contaminated land professionals 101 Workshop – ACLCA
Targeted to new and early career professionals, and anyone looking to refine their report writing skills. The aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft high-quality reports. Our clients depend on our reports for regulatory, legal, corporate, and social and environmental responsibilities, so it’s crucial that they are accurate, objective, clear, concise, and tailored to specific needs.
- Module 3a: Phase 2 Site Assessments (Interpretation and Reporting) – Georgina Kerr and Anum Haider (Aurecon)
- Acid Sulphate Soils Workshop ONE – 9 June 2026. Presenter: Jeff Thrupp (WSP)
9 June 2026 Acid Sulphate Soils Workshop – ACLCA
Targeted to contaminated land professionals with little to no acid sulfate soil (ASS) experience. The workshop will cover – An overview of legislation What are ASS? How are ASS formed? An overview of the ASS assessment process, primarily concentrating on preliminary ASS assessment.
- Module 3b: CSM and DQOs aspects of the design process workshop – 18 June 2026 (tbc). Presenter: Marc Salmon (JBS&G)
18 June 2026 CPD Module 3b: CSM and DQOs aspects of the design process Workshop – ACLCA
Targeted to new and early career professionals and those looking at a refresher. Participants will be provided with an overview and worked examples of the design aspects of assessment of site contamination investigations, that is CSMs and DQOs. r.
- Module 4: Fill Logging Workshop- 30 July 2026. Presenters: Navjot Kaur (Aurecon) & Anna Sheldon (Environmental Earth Science)
Targeted to new and early career professionals and those looking at a refresher. The workshop will cover the description and classification of fill material is an essential skill for contaminated site investigations. This 3-hour workshop will focus on identifying and describing fill material (for example, ash, staining, odorous material or various types of waste) with a practical hands-on component.
- Module 6 Risk Assessment Workshop 20th August 2025. Presenters: Mark Stuckey & Anna Sheldon (EES)
20 August 2026 CPD Module 6- Risk Assessment FULL DAY Workshop – ACLCA
It is recommended participants to have at least 5 years’ CLM experience to manage expectations of the module’s objectives and desired outcomes. This module introduces the principles and methodology used in human health and ecological risk assessment. Key components include the understanding of the regulatory framework and supporting materials (e.g., literature and toxicity data), and data collection requirements within the tiered approach to risk assessment.
- Module 7 Contaminated Land Auditing Workshop 17 September 2026. Presenters: Brad May & Diana Bedder (Epic Environmental)
Targeted to mid-level Graduates and budding SQPs. At the completion of this session, participants should have a broad understanding of Contaminated Land Auditing framework in Queensland, be aware of the key components and be able to apply the basic principles in their day-to-day work. 17 September 2026 CPD Module 7 Contaminated Land Auditing Workshop – ACLCA
- Acid Sulphate Soils Workshop TWO – 11 November 2026. Presenter: Jeff Thrupp (WSP)
The workshop is for contaminated land professionals who have attended the ACLCA Module 1 ASS workshop or have a minimum of four years contaminated land experience which includes two years acid sulfate soil (ASS) experience.
11 November 2026 Acid Sulphate Soils Module 2 Workshop – ACLCA