A training program has been prepared as part of the CoastWA Community Engagement, Training and Education Strategy. Modules are currently being delivered now and across the next few years.
Module 1: Coastal processes and how they affect shorelines
Coastal processes refer to the natural forces that shape the coastline and its adjacent areas. These processes are driven by a combination of factors including waves, water levels, currents and winds.
Module 2: Coastal protection works
Coastal protection works are permanent or period works which aim to alter physical coastal processes or manage coastal hazards. They typically protect assets from the action of the ocean, including coastal erosion and coastal inundation.
Module 3: Benefit distribution analysis
Benefit distribution analysis can assist with apportioning the costs (capital and recurrent costs) for implementing coastal protection works, based on the beneficiary pays principle.
Module 4: Coastal hazard assessments
Coastal hazard assessments identify potential coastal hazards (erosion and inundation) which may impact assets located in the coastal zone over various timeframes.
Module 5: Vulnerability analysis and risk evaluation
The vulnerability assessment identifies how the effects of coastal hazards (erosion and inundation) are likely to impact on assets within the coastal zone, while the risk evaluation aims to prioritise risk management measures.
Module 6: CHRMAP implementation
This stage of the CHRMAP process establishes the short, medium and long term implementation plan for each asset, groups of assets or sectors. It focuses on the coming 5-25 years while setting up flexible approaches to planning more substantial action over a 100-year planning timeframe.
