A new approach to education and training in water and environmental management

The paper describes the development of a programme of interdisciplinary pro fessional education and training in the UK as influenced by new practices i n environmental management. The roles of academic institutions and professi onal qualifying bodies are considered in relation to career development nee ds. The concepts behind a radically new professional qualification are disc ussed and methods for its delivery in practice are explained. The importanc e of clearly defined aims and objectives for such a course is stressed. (C) 1998 IAWQ Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.