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Instructor: Dec Downey, Ph.D., C. Eng.
Course Length: 12 Hours
Purpose and Background
This online course will review the methods for replacing and renovating the existing water and wastewater infrastructure with a minimum of disruption to the community. Beginning with condition assessment and prioritization it will take the student through the design and technology selection procedures drawing on best practice and emerging codes reflecting the US and international experience of the presenter. It will present installation procedures, re-instatement, quality control and troubleshooting measures with a strong emphasis on the practical aspects and round off with project examples.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Course Outline
- Review of Principal Networks – Water and Wastewater
- Symptoms and Consequences of Deterioration
- Inspection Methods
- Overview of Rehabilitation Options
- Replacement Technologies
- Renovation Technologies
- Repair Technologies
- Design Basics and Costs
How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.