Appendix 1: Equipment available for Emergency Exercise. 

1. Insulation resistance tester

2. Water level meter

3. Bell mouth for 6 inch well

4. Tripod and winch

5. Wire rope slings x3

6. Shackles x4

7. Tie off wire

8. Submersible pump

9. 30-m Flexibore hose

10. Flexibore couplings x2

11. Pipe roller

12. Manometer and gate valve assembly

13. 3-phase generator

14. Fuel and oil

15. 2-inch pumps x47

16. 1-inch pumps x4

17. Onion tank, 1,200L x2

18. Pillow tank, 5,000L x2

19. Pak flat 500 L tanks x2

20. Skyhydrant emergency water supply systems x2

21. 2-inch lay-flat hose

22. 1-inch lay-flat hose

23. Appropriate pipe fittings

24. Buckets x2

25. Measuring beakers x2

26. Power toolbox

27. Toolbox x2

28. Waratah x10

29. Sledgehammer

30. Wooden saw horse x2 to attach sling to pump

31. Metal saw horse x2

32. Ply

33. Jerry can + drinking water x2

34. Rags

35. Gazeebo x2

36. Airshelter

37. Sanitiser

38. First aid kit

39. Table x2

40. Chairs x2

41. Food and drink

Appendix 2. Field Activity Report

1. Requirements:

• Submit as a group of 3-4.

• Worth 15% of the course marks.

• Due on 27 September 2024.

• Submit on Learn with a cover page signed by all group members and including the Group name.

2. Format: The report should cover activities performed at the Ilam Fields camp. Including:

a. Site hazard and risk assessment and management exercise

Each team submits one form. Download the form from Learn and complete it. The form will be assessed for completeness and understanding of the exercise’s objective.

b. Water quality and treatment

Each team submits one mini-report in the format of a laboratory report. It includes an objective, a brief description of methods and results, and an analysis of results. The results can be handwritten if neat. Data are required.

To analyse results, students are asked to analyse their own and other groups’ results. Data for all groups will be collected on a whiteboard. Analysis of results should include consideration of the following:

• Outlier and missing data

• Uncertainty due to analytical methods

• Spatial variability

• Temporal variability

Students are expected to reference data that leads to their conclusion. One figure must be provided to demonstrate a clear point that the team wishes to make.

c. Water pumping, storage and distribution

Each team submits one mini-report. This will be an overview of activities performed and the results obtained. It should also include a brief discussion of any challenges encountered and how they were addressed, along with any calculations.

d. Site description and sketching exercise

Each team submits one plan view sketch.

3. Marking

Hazard Risk Management 4%

Water Quality and Treat Report 4%

Water Pumping, Storage, and Distribution Report 4%

Plan view sketch 3%

Appendix 3. Guidelines for delivering lightning talks

Purpose

Lightning talks are brief, focused presentations designed to quickly share insights, innovations, or challenges related to humanitarian engineering and WASH. They encourage concise communication and stimulate discussion.

Format and Timing

• Duration: 5 minutes maximum (strict limit)
• Slides: Up to 3 slides recommended (optional but helpful)
• Focus: One clear key message or theme per talk
• Language: Use clear, accessible language; avoid jargon or explain terms briefly
• Tone: Engaging and respectful, encouraging curiosity and learning
• Q&A: 2–3 minutes of questions/discussion may follow (if time allows)

Preparation Tips

• Know Your Audience: Present to peers who may be practitioners, students, or interdisciplinary professionals.
• Practice: Time your talk to fit within 5 minutes.
• Use Stories and Examples: Ground your talk in real-world contexts or case studies to make it relatable.
• Visuals: Use simple visuals to emphasise key points, not to overload information.
• Call to Action: End with a takeaway message or an open question to engage the audience.

Delivery Tips

• Start Strong: Open with a brief hook or question to capture attention.
• Be Clear and Concise: Focus on the essentials — problem, approach, impact.
• Use Body Language: Maintain eye contact and use gestures naturally.
• Stay Calm and Confident: Speak at a moderate pace and breathe steadily.
• Manage Time: Keep an eye on the clock or ask a moderator for time signals.

After the Talk

• Invite brief questions or comments.
• Offer to continue discussions after the session.
• Share contact info or resources if appropriate.

Suggested Topics for Lightning Talks in Humanitarian Engineering & WASH

1. Innovations for Humanitarian Interventions: Emerging Technologies and Approaches
2. Sanitation Solutions in Developing Communities: Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges
3. Alternatives for Female Hygiene and Period Control in Low-Resource Settings
4. Water Quality Monitoring Tools: Low-Cost Field Kits and Their Impact
5. Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): Empowering Local Action
6. Designing Culturally Appropriate WASH Facilities for Indigenous Communities
7. Solar-Powered Water Pumps: Sustainable Energy for Remote Water Supply
8. Addressing Mental Health Through Safe Sanitation Spaces for Women and Girls
9. Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Emergency and Development Contexts
10. Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Modern WASH Practices
11. The Role of Mobile Technology in Tracking Disease Outbreaks Related to WASH
12. Rapid Response Water Treatment Kits: Lessons from Recent Disaster Zones
13. Innovations in Waste Management for Refugee Camps
14. Hygiene Promotion Strategies That Work: Behaviour Change in Crisis Settings
15. Engineering Education for Humanitarian Response: Bridging Theory and Practice
16. Climate Change Impacts on WASH Infrastructure and Adaptation Strategies
17. Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Integrated Approaches in Humanitarian Engineering
18. 3D Printing for Emergency Sanitation Components
19. Low-Cost Sensors for Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
20. Public-Private Partnerships in Scaling Humanitarian WASH Solutions