Training Course on Application of GIS in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
A geographical information system (GIS) is a collection of hardware software, and procedures to collect, manage, retrieve, manipulate, analyze and display spatial data. GIS is a powerful tool for spatially analyzing and visualizing data, which can help improve decision-making, resource allocation, and response in the WASH sector. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology can enhance the planning, management, and monitoring of water, sanitation and hygiene services. This WASH training workshop will equip participants with the ability to perform multi criteria analysis of WASH, model wash projects, identify Most at Risk Populations, use GIS as a monitoring tool for WASH activities in line with SPHERE minimum standards.
Target Participants
This course is ideal for practitioners in WASH, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), public health, project management, water engineering and other fields related to water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
What you will learn
By the end of the course the learner should be able to:
- Use GIS as monitoring tool for WASH projects Activities
- Familiarize with spatial data availability
- Appreciate the role of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in WASH programs
- Use participatory GIS (PGIS) at community level
- Conduct water and sanitation modeling using GIS
- Collect data using mobile data gathering tools
- Carry out basic data analysis using statistical software
- Integrate GIS within new and existing WASH activities.
Course duration
5 days
Course Outline
Introduction and definition of concepts
- Reviewing WASH concepts
- Introduction to GIS concepts
- Components of GIS Systems
- GIS functions and capabilities in the context of WASH
- Spatial data concepts & Spatial Data Infrastructure in WASH
Introduction to GIS Software (QGIS)
- Developing standard procedures and guidelines
- Integrating GPS field data into the GIS database
- Facilitated Field exercises in GPS Data Collection for WASH
- Managing and manipulating GIS Data
- Working with tabular data in GIS
- Facilitated practical exercises in working with tabular data in Excel format
- Introduction to Spatial databases
- Facilitated Practical exercises in working with spatial Databases (Geo-databases)
Mobile based data collection in WASH
- Introduction to kobotoolbox
- Setting up kobotoolbox
- Designing a wash data collection form in kobo forms
- Setting up kobo collect in mobile phone and linking the Kobo collect to kobotoolbox
- Collecting data using kobo collect
- Uploading and managing data within kobo toolbox
Case studies and demonstration on various GIS based on project’s data
- GIS as a tool for WASH
- Facilitated Practical exercises in working with GIS Data
- Using GIS in Impact assessment analysis
Case study: GIS and Remote Sensing as a tool in monitoring WASH projects
Development and presentation of maps
- GIS Mapping
- Styling and symbolization
- Cartography and use of Legends
- Mapping resources/Project activities
Facilitated practical exercises in map making and presentation using project data
- Basic analysis and Geo processing
- Introduction to Geo-processing
- Facilitated Practical exercises in Geo-processing
Training Schedule – Africa
Training Schedules per Continent
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification on Application of GIS in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with an internationally recognized certificate. Altum Training and Research Institute is NITA certified. Read more.
Tailor-Made Course on Application of GIS in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more info@altumtrainings.com
Payment
The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to info@altumtrainings.com
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