SIN 899-3 Course Description

Environmental and Occupational Training Course Description

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for U.S. Air Force Installations

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at an Air Force base and uses actual AF shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation.

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for U.S. Army Installations

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at an Army base and uses actual Army shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation.

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for U.S. Navy Installations

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at a Navy base and uses actual Navy shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for U.S. Coast Guard Installations

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at a Coast Guard base and uses actual Coast Guard shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for Civilian Federal Agency Installations

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at a Civilian Federal Agency installation and uses actual shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment Workshop for Department of Defense Installations - OCONUS

Course Description: Students in this three-day workshop will learn how to conduct a pollution prevention opportunity assessment in their workplaces. This workshop is taught at a Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force) installation and uses actual shops for site visits. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: Compliance Through Pollution Prevention: Tools for Federal Facility Pollution Prevention and Compliance Staff

Course Description: This course, intended for environmental managers, facility managers, and maintenance and logistical staffs, provides guidance on ways to achieve compliance with environmental laws using a pollution prevention approach. The course uses lectures, case studies and practical exercises to explain ways to modify processes to reduce both pollution and compliance burdens. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: HSMS User Training - Introduction

Course Description: Introduces students to the Hazardous Substance Management System software. Using lectures and hands on practical exercises the course provides an overview of how the software works, data entry screens and how to perform basic software transactions. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: HSMS User Training- Advanced

Course Description: Teaches users how to perform advanced transactions and queries with the Hazardous Substance Management System (HSMS) software. The course uses lectures and hands on practical exercises to teach students how to populate the HSMS database, and perform material transactions with the HSMS software. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, and Pollution Prevention Course. (40 hours)

Course Description: This course is a basic, entry level course intended to train shop, facility, and unit level staff and supervisors in RCRA, OSHA, and DOT compliance and pollution prevention requirements. The course provides an understanding of the need to reduce or eliminate releases to the environment, and specific techniques which can be used. Requires a host installation and a POC from the host installation. Price discounts may be available depending on location of the course site.

Course Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program Overview

Course Description: This course provides the basic regulatory framework and technical considerations that support the development of wastewater discharge permits as required under the Clean Water Act’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. The three-day course is an introduction and overview for new staff working with the NPDES program, but can serve as a useful refresher for individuals experience in the NPDES Program. The course will benefit anyone interested in learning about the NPDES program and the process of developing, issuing and complying with NPDES permits. A multi-disciplinary faculty will present the course using a combination of lecture, case examples, and practical exercise, acquainting participants with the tools and resources available to assist them in writing NPDES permits.

Course Title: ISO 14000 Implementation

Course Description: The introductory ISO 14000 Implementation training covers environmental practices and how to standardize the approach to developing environmental management systems, environmental performance evaluation, environmental audits, life cycle analysis, and environmental labeling.

Course Title: Lead Auditor/Assessor Training

Course Description: Using the Deming and Juran methodologies, SAIC introduces Federal agencies to a set of principles for establishing quality goals, identifying customers, determining customer needs, providing measurement, and developing process features and controls to improve business tactics. Specifically, the "Lead Auditor/Assessor Training" includes training in benchmarking theory and practice to help organizations establish realistic benchmarks for their core business processes. This course covers the types of benchmarking, the seven-step benchmarking process, and how to integrate benchmarking with problem solving. SAIC also conducts training in process management and improvement. Components of this training include: describing work as a process; defining the process structure (inputs, transformation, outputs, and influences); developing meaningful measurements of process performance; getting the process to talk to you (collecting meaningful data); and solving process problems.

Course Title: OSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher

Course Description: The Learning Center is pleased to offer courses designed to provide health and safety training required by OSHA for those persons involved in hazardous waste and emergency response operations. These comprehensive environmental training programs will focus on proper handling of hazardous waste, safety procedures, health concerns, personal protection, monitoring, and safety planning. Most of these courses have been specifically designed to meet the health and safety training requirements for Hazardous Waste Operations, OSHA Title 29 CFR 1910.120(e). Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of each program. This 8-hour Annual Refresher course offers an up-to-date review of standard health and safety training principles, as well as information to prepare the attendee to recognize and respond to a variety of hazardous waste situations and substances.

Course Title: OSHA 24-Hour Health and Safety Training

Course Description: This course provides training for those who visit a hazardous site only occasionally for a specific limited task or who work on-site in areas where respirators are not required and there is no possibility of an emergency developing.

Course Title: OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Training

Course Description: This course emphasizes teamwork and proper use of monitoring instruments, personal protective clothing and equipment, and provides for participation in a series of realistic, hands-on exercises and demonstrations that prepare attendees for a variety of hazardous waste cleanup situations. Through a mix of classroom instruction and interactive exercises, attendees design and implement a cleanup operations action plan.

Course Title: Confined Space Entry Training

Course Description: This course is designed for anyone who currently works, or has the potential to work, in or around confined spaces (tanks, excavations, boilers, septic systems, etc.). A confined space is any work environment where access is limited. The course will cover all aspects of confined space entry including permits, safety, training, records, and rescue.

Course Title: OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Training

Course Description: This course covers all aspects of hazardous waste operations for the site supervisor/manager.

Course Title: Competent Person Fall Protection and Scaffold Training

Course Description: In accordance with the OSHA Standard for the use of ladders and scaffolds, (29 CFR 1926.450), this course will include descriptions of various types of ladders and scaffolds, as well as proper safety precautions to be taken before and during use. Safety precautions for stairways will also be included in this class. Practical information will include OSHA regulations on walk-working surfaces, safe ladder usage, safe scaffolding usage, stairways, scaffold safety checklist and ladder inspection checklist.

IMPORTANT: Material for both the Fall Protection and Scaffold Training sessions have similar requirements under OSHA law. Our Course offerings reflect the similarities between the two requirements. Attendance of both sessions is strongly suggested.

Course Title: Asbestos Contractor and Supervisor Refresher

Course Description: The Learning Center provides comprehensive training courses for any individual seeking recertification to perform asbestos abatement activities as a Contractor and Supervisor or Asbestos Worker in the State of Pennsylvania. These courses will cover all phases of the abatement process and are accredited by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This course will review topics such as personal protective equipment, respiratory fit testing, medical monitoring, air monitoring, regulatory compliance, insurance and liability issues, supervisory techniques, and recordkeeping requirements. This course covers all aspects of hazardous waste operations for the site supervisor/manager.

Course Title: Asbestos Worker Refresher

Course Description: The Learning Center provides comprehensive training courses for any individual seeking recertification to perform asbestos abatement activities as a Contractor and Supervisor or Asbestos Worker in the State of Pennsylvania. These courses will cover all phases of the abatement process and are accredited by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This course will review topics such as personal protective equipment, respiratory fit testing, medical monitoring, air monitoring, and various abatement procedures.

Course Title: Applications and Limitations of Geophysical Techniques for Site Characterization

Course Description: This course is designed to provide the consultant or engineer with information on the applications and limitations of geophysical techniques as tools to reduce site characterization costs. Discussions on applications and limitations will include remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), seismic refraction/reflection, electromagnetics (EM), resistivity, magnetics, borehole geophysics, and gravity. The instructor will also cover basic field instruction of instrumentation and techniques.

Course Title: Winter Wetland Identification and Delineation

Course Description: The emphasis of this course is identification of wetlands/wetland plants in winter. Day 1 topics will include plant identification/ecology, afternoon field trip (Dr. Hill). Day 2 topics will include wetlands identification; introduction to principles and practices of wetland identification as they pertain to the winter environment based on the 1987 USACE and the 1989 Federal Manuals; discussions of mandatory technical criteria, general field indicators, field data collection, and documentation; functions and values of winter wetlands; afternoon field trip (Dr. Pluto). This course is appropriate for wetland consultants, engineers, landscape architects, and planners involved in or associated with wetlands replacement issues.

Course Title: Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

Course Description: This one-day course covers the fundamentals of estimating with an emphasis on the construction industry. Topics of discussion will include: estimating methods and techniques used in estimating construction costs, quantity takeoff, direct and indirect costs, bid preparation, and computer applications. The course will highlight methods and procedures for estimating concrete, steel, earthwork, masonry, and wood.

Course Title: Fundamentals of Construction Planning and Scheduling

Course Description: This one-day course covers the fundamentals of construction planning and scheduling. Topics of discussion will include components that make up the planning process and scheduling methods such as bar charts and network schedules. An in-depth discussion will be presented on Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling that includes procedures for creating arrow diagrams and precedence diagrams. An introduction to computerized scheduling will also be presented.

Course Title: ISO 14000 Overview

Course Description: This one-day course will provide an overview of ISO 14000, an international environmental management system standard that is transforming how both industry and regulatory agencies address environmental issues. The course is designed to provide a description of the ISO 14000 standard and its application to businesses. Attendees will learn how the ISO 14000 standards highlight the power of a management systems approach. Course discussions on ISO 14000 compatibility and gaps with existing management systems. Review the development of implementation strategies that provide enhanced environmental outcomes at lower costs.

Those who should attend include corporate managers, company owners, and regulators who are looking to enhance the competitive edge of business by providing measurable environmental improvements that result in reduced operational costs and future liabilities. The class is not designed for third party consultants.

Course Title: Bioremediation/Biotreatability Studies

Course Description: This three-day course will be an overview of the principles and issues of bioremediation and biotreatability. Topics will include biodegradation, soils, hydrology, bioengineering, bioremediation of groundwater and soils, use of bioreactors, bioaugmentation, legal and economic aspects, experimental strategies, aerobic/anaerobic experimental design, qualitative and statistical data, proposed EPA biotreatability protocols, and oil spill biotreatability evaluation protocols.

Course Title: Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Course Description: Participants in this optional one- to four-day hands-on course will learn to identify grasses, sedges, and rushes with special concern for wetland delineation. Appropriate keys will be used to identify species commonly encountered in June and those commonly encountered in September. Participation in all sessions will provide the greatest exposure to these plant groups since the sessions will be complementary and will cover unique material in each.

Course Title: Freshwater Wetland Construction

Course Description: This two-day course will cover the basic principles of freshwater wetland construction. Lecture topics will include a review of wetland function and values, preparation of plans to target specific functions to be performed in the replacement wetland, preparation of "water budgets," selection of soils and site, identification of common problems encountered during construction, and reasons for failure. Many of the principles presented also will be of value in wetland restoration and enhancement projects. A field trip is planned. Regulatory requirements for wetland mitigation and wetland replacement will also be discussed. Primarily, palustrine and inland wetland associations will be emphasized.

Course Title: Wetland Seed, Seedling & Spring Flora Identification

Course Description: This two-day course will focus on seed, seedling, and spring flora identification to aid in early-season wetland determinations and delineations. This creative course, unlike any offered elsewhere, will include lecture topics on how to use both popular and technical plant keys for identification of seeds, seedlings and the early spring vegetation. The one day field experience will provide the learner with a rich opportunity to apply the techniques and skills learned in the classroom. Identification of wetland vegetation in the springtime can be difficult for those not versed in the science/art of vernal season botany. Many of the plant characteristics seen in the winter landscape are gone, but flowers and reproductive plant parts--so common in summer--have not yet developed.

This class is designed to offer instruction to both initiated and novice wetland investigators. Because of its unique orientation and subject matter, it will compliment and amplify the knowledge held by more experienced wetland workers, such as consultants, engineers, planners and government officials. However, the spring flora has a reduced number of representative plant families, thus the beginner will have less distraction in mastering the vegetation at this time of the year. The course is, therefore, ideal for the inexperienced persons as well.

Course Title: Introduction to Wetland Identification and Delineation

Course Description: This three-day introductory-level course includes plant identification and ecology; wetland identification including principles and practices of wetland identification and delineation with regard to both the 1987 Corps of Engineers and 1989 Federal Manuals. Includes discussions of mandatory technical criteria, general field indicators, problem hydric soils, and disturbed and problem-area wetlands. Wetland delineation training includes basic delineation techniques acceptable for use with both manuals, field data collection, and documentation. Wetland mitigation training includes basic principles of mitigation for proposed wetland impacts, wetland function and values, simplified procedures for identifying mitigation objectives and assessment procedures, minimum requirements for selection of acceptable mitigation sites, and legal issues with a courtroom simulation with regard to expert witness testimony.

Course Title: Wetland Delineator Certification Preparatory Training

Course Description: This intensive five-day course is designed for individuals seeking certification as wetland delineators through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Wetland Delineator Certification Program (WDCP). All participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of training in the use of the USACOE's 1987 manual. This course and its instructors have been approved by the USACOE. The course follows the training protocol recommended to provide the background necessary for successful completion of the written and field examinations for the USACOE WDCP. This course is consistent with the Army Corps "Reg-4" Training provided to federal agency personnel. This course will include the following topics: introduction to local wetlands, hydrophytic vegetation, introduction to wetland hydrology, vegetation sampling, hydrology indicators, the 1987 CORP manual, wetland hydrology, review of vegetation sampling and hydrology indicators, hydric soils, soil color, use of soil survey, soil taxonomy, soils examination, routine method for small areas, routine method for large areas, off-site method, comprehensive method, atypical situations, problem areas, problem hydric soils, and field exercises.

Course Title: Basic Environmental Hydrogeology and Chemistry

Course Description: This one-day course is designed for those who need a basic understanding of geology, hydrogeology, and chemistry and will be divided into three basic topics:

• Geology: Brief overview of basic earth processes, rock and mineral identification, etc., with an emphasis on environmental applications (hands-on lab).
• Hydrogeology: An overview of basic groundwater hydrology including the hydrologic cycle, groundwater movement, well construction methods, water quality assessment, and supply well protection.
• Chemistry: An overview of environmental chemistry with an emphasis on common pollutants, analytical techniques, and instrumentation. (A tour of an environmental laboratory will be offered).

The course will also include a lunchtime field trip to Indian Echo Caverns to illustrate the hydrogeologic principles discussed in class. At the end of the day, the information covered in all three subjects will be tied together using real-life examples and illustrations. Those who use hydrologic reports, purchase environmental services or make decisions regarding environmental policies; and those involved in real estate appraisals or transactions should attend.

Course Title: Karst Feature Identification and Remediation

Course Description: Karst features are responsible for millions of dollars in damages to properties in Pennsylvania each year. Sinkholes, groundwater contamination, building foundation problems...all can be found in carbonate terrains. This course will help you identify possible problematic karst features. Through identifying these features quickly and accurately, remediation measures can be set into place, avoiding expensive future problems.

Course Title: Aquatic Plant Identification

Course Description: This two-day course is designed for individuals working in the fields of environmental impact, lake or pond management, watershed management, and wetland restoration/mitigation. With the ever-growing interest in water quality and quantity, as well as ecosystem management and wetland protection, greater attention is being directed toward aquatic biota. When aquatic plants are categorized by their growth and habitat characteristics, three basic types are identified: submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs), floating aquatic vegetation (FAVs), and emergent aquatic vegetation (EAVs). Traditional wetland plant identification classes usually only examine a set of EAVs. The focus of this course is to introduce the learner to submerged and floating (both rooted and unrooted) aquatic plants. Day two will consist of a field trip.