COURSE DESCRIPTION                                                  

This one-day class will familiarize the student with the tools and techniques to perform cleaning and the removal of sewer blockages in collection system pipes, manholes, and service laterals.  Class discussion will also include how the worker can contain, abate, and protect the public from any sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that occur because of collection system failures.

Upon successful completion of the class, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the various methods available for pipeline cleaning and maintenance;
2. Discuss how to perform and schedule routine cleaning as a part of a sewer PM program.
3. List the various problems that can cause pipeline blockages and sanitary sewer overflows.
4. Determine the best solution method when given a collection system problem,
5. Explain how to select and use the proper tools and methods to remove blockages and clean pipe, including hand rods, rodding machines, high-velocity cleaners, and combination cleaners;
6. Explain the procedure for determining where and how to set up the equipment to perform pipeline cleaning and maintenance;
7. Discuss how to stop and/or contain SSOs and protect the public from the hazards associated with them.
8. Discuss how to identify the pipe defect and determine its distance from the equipment access point.
9. Describe the hazards present when working with sewer cleaning tools and equipment.
    

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This class is for vacuum truck operators, wastewater collection maintenance personnel, supervisors, regulators and engineers of wastewater systems.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS  

"Instructor was very knowledgeable"

"Very informative"

"A lot of examples and details"

"Good instructor, kept my attention"

"Group participation was great"

"I liked most the interactive style of the teacher with the students. It was very informative and helpful."

"I learned how other utility companies operate"

"Course was very detailed"
 

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY  

Glynn Stoffel, CET

Mr. Stoffel is a certified environmental trainer and consultant with extensive experience in maintaining and managing underground utility systems.  As a training consultant, he has delivered thousands of hours of training throughout the country on the safe operation, maintenance and construction of water, sewer and storm drain systems. His consulting services include distribution and collection system O&M program development and CMOM program management.  In addition to his work with the TREEO center, he conducts training for the Maryland Center for Environmental Training at the College of Southern Maryland and the Technology Transfer (T2) Center at the University of Maryland.  He has an AA in Civil Engineering Technology and a BS in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Baltimore.  The Board of Certified Safety Professionals recognizes him as a Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer (CET). He is also a Master instructor with NESHTA.
 

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*One student per registration fee, CEUS will only be reported for registered students

*Please submit your license type/number before the last day of course instruction