CorePass® Flood Barrier Systems Certification: Mastering Modern Flood Defence.
Safeguard communities and infrastructure with cutting-edge flood control expertise. The CorePass® Flood Barrier Systems certification ensures candidates have the knowledge and skills to deploy, monitor, and manage advanced flood protection solutions effectively.
In an era of increasing climate uncertainty, the ability to rapidly implement and oversee temporary flood barriers is crucial. This certification ensures operators can confidently handle a range of contemporary systems, including Geodesign Barriers and Water-Gate technologies, providing essential protection when it matters most.

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Why This Certification Matters
- Flood events are becoming more frequent and severe, demanding skilled professionals to manage advanced defence systems
- Modern flood barriers offer superior protection compared to traditional methods (sand-bagging), requiring specialised knowledge for optimal deployment
- Certified operators contribute directly to community resilience and infrastructure protection during critical flood situations
Pre-requisite
- CorePass® Flood Worker Safety
Syllabus
- Analysis of flood barrier systems and their applications
- Safety protocols for installation and monitoring of flood barriers
- Site preparation techniques for various flood control systems
- Correct installation procedures for modern flood protection devices
- Monitoring requirements and best practices for installed barriers
- Dismantling, removal, and re-commissioning processes
- Effective teamwork and communication in flood control operations
- Legislative and regulatory compliance in flood defence activities
Target Audience
- Emergency response personnel
- Civil defence operators
- Municipal flood management teams
- Infrastructure protection specialists
- Environmental agency staff
- Civil and military engineers
- Asset maintenance and facility management personnel
This CorePass® certification is not a learning system, but a rigorous assessment of candidates’ ability to operate and manage advanced flood barrier systems, ensuring communities and agencies have skilled professionals ready to act when floods threaten.

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Additional Certifications
For candidates seeking certification for related competencies, IPSQA offers a range of other certification products including:
- IPSQA CorePass® Competent Swimmer
- IPSQA CorePass® Aircraft Safety
- IPSQA CorePass® Fitness Test (I-IV)
- IPSQA CorePass® Competent Lifejacket User
- IPSQA CorePass® Public Safety Radio
- IPSQA CorePass® Height Safety I/II
- IPSQA CorePass® First Aid I-IV (Basic to Marine Medic)
- IPSQA CorePass® Workplace Fire Suppression I
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