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Pre- and Post-Conference Seminars
Sunday, March 11
• NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Course
Wednesday, March 14 – Thursday, March 15
• NASTT’s Cured-In-Place Pipe Good Practices Course
• NASTT’s Laterals Good Practices Course
• HDD Consortium’s Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines Course
• NASTT’s Pipe Bursting Good Practices
• NASTT’s New Installation Methods Good Practices: Auger Boring, Pipe Ramming, Pipe Jacking and Pilot Tube Method
Thursday, March 15 | 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
• NASSCO PACP Trainer Course (Certification & Recertification)
Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 | 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (both days)
Sunday, March 11
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Course
Description: This introductory course is ideally suited for both newcomers to the industry and for anyone who is interested in seeking a refresher course on trenchless technology methods. The first session covers new construction techniques – microtunneling, HDD, pipe jacking, auger boring and pipe ramming. The rehabilitation session provides an overview of the methods available to public works and sewer agencies to rehabilitate water and sewer systems without the need for excavation.
NEW in 2012! This course has expanded from a half-day to a full day of instruction!
Cost to attend: $100 (member), $150 (non-member) early/$150 (member), $200 (non-member) regular. Includes attendance to the course, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
Wednesday, March 14 – Thursday, March 15
NASTT’s Cured-In-Place Pipe Good Practices Course
Description: Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology is an effective trenchless pipeline rehabilitation method that may help to address many of your city’s water and wastewater problems. CIPP is one of the most widely used and accepted pipeline rehabilitation methods. It significantly reduces infiltration and ex-filtration. CIPP is cost-effective and increases flow capacity. And because it is trenchless, traffic congestion and site disruption are significantly reduced.
Course objective: The CIPP course provides an in-depth overview of wastewater mainline and lateral pipe rehabilitation using CIPP from planning and design to job completion.
CIPP course topics: CIPP definition, description, background & methods; CIPP application range in trenchless rehabilitation; design of CIPP for gravity applications; design of CIPP for pressure applications; construction & installation; specifications & tendering; and inspection & QA/QC.
Who should attend? The target audience is contractors, public works, consulting engineers, inspectors and industry practitioners.
Cost to attend: $300/early and $400/regular. Includes attendance to the course, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
NASTT’s Laterals Good Practices Course
Description: Millions of sewer laterals – the portion of sewer networks that connect individual properties to the public sewer network – exist throughout the United States and elsewhere. Many laterals have not been maintained and as a result, allow a significant amount of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into sewer systems, which can lead to sanitary sewer overflows, increased costs and damage. Consequently, there is a compelling need to solve I/I problems of sewer laterals.
Course Objective: This course offers a clear understanding of the problems and relevant issues unique to the private lateral portion of the collection system network, explains available options for inspection, evaluation and repair of sewer laterals and address the financial and legal issues that affect the means by which necessary work can be accomplished.
NEW Course Material! The course material has been recently updated to include new technology developments and utility experience in terms of managing the legal and financial issues associated with private lateral sewer programs. Information on the actual savings in I/I reduction being realized through lateral rehabilitation programs will also be presented.
Course topics: The sewer laterals course covers the following topics: (1) an introductory overview of what sewer laterals are and why they present an important problem; (2) methods of locating and inspecting of laterals, (3) condition assessment and decision- making regarding necessary repairs, options for trenchless rehabilitation or replacement of laterals; (3) bid documents; (4) legal and financial issues. Most attention is given to a detailed description of rehabilitation methods, review of relevant issues (before, during or after construction) and experience gained in case studies.
Who should attend? The target audience is contractors, public works and municipal personnel, consulting engineers, inspectors and industry practitioners.
Cost to attend: $300/early and $400/regular. Includes attendance to the course, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
HDD Consortium’s Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines Course
Description: If you have horizontal directional drilling questions or concerns, then we have the answers for you! The HDD Good Practices Guidelines Course presents a unique opportunity for you to learn the key elements of a successful HDD project from planning to job completion, as well as to meet with a number of HDD specialists in the field who can help answer your questions and concerns not outlined in the course agenda.
Course Description: The HDD Good Practices Guidelines course provides an in-depth overview of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and covers six topics: (1) operation and application; (2) equipment and materials; (3) planning, including surface and geological investigations, utility surveys, bore planning, and regulations and permitting; (4) jobsite safety; (5) risk reduction, trouble shooting and mitigation; and (6) design.
Background: The course is based on the HDD Good Practices Guidelines Manual, an industry-developed document that provides contractors, engineers and owners with a set of guidelines to assist in successful HDD installations and operations. Each course participant will receive a complimentary copy. Who Should Attend? The course is ideally suited for owners, contractors, public works and municipal personnel, consulting engineers and inspectors working with water, sewer, gas, electrical and cable systems, as well as in the oil and gas industries.
Cost to attend: $300/early and $400/regular. Includes attendance to the course, complimentary copy of the HDD Good Practices Guidelines Manual, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
NASTT’s Pipe Bursting Good Practices
Description: Pipe bursting is the perfect no-dig process to replace an existing line with a completely new, larger pipe – without excavating. This construction technique is recognized as one of the only methods of trenchless rehabilitation that replaces an existing line with a completely new pipe, providing a total pipe replacement and allows for the replacement of an existing pipe with a new line of equal or larger diameter – to maintain or increase flow capabilities.
Course Description: The NASTT Pipe Bursting Good Practices Course provides an in-depth overview of pipe bursting and covers four topic areas: (1) the types, methods and application of pipe bursting; (2) planning and preliminary design of a pipe bursting job; (3) design and construction considerations; and (4) troubleshooting and problem solving.
Who Should Attend? The target audience includes municipal engineers, utility personnel, designers, managers and contractors involved with the construction, rehabilitating and managing of underground utilities.
NEW manual! The course is based on the NASTT Pipe Bursting Good Guidelines Manual, recently updated in 2011. Each course participant will receive a complimentary copy. Cost to attend: $300/early and $400/regular. Includes attendance to the course, complimentary copy of the NASTT Pipe Bursting Good Practices Manual, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
NASTT’s New Installation Methods Good Practices: Auger Boring, Pipe Ramming, Pipe Jacking and Pilot Tube Method
Course objective: The New Installation Methods Course addresses trenchless methods commonly used to install new pipe and casing. These methods include: (1) auger boring; (2) pipe ramming; (3) pipe jacking; and (4) the pilot tube method. Examples and case studies will be presented to assist attendees in determining which method is preferable to use under various project conditions and requirements.
Course Topics: Introduction of Trenchless Methods for New Installations; Importance of Understanding Subsurface Conditions; Site Set-up, Shafts, Pits and Portals; Pilot Tube Method; Auger Boring; Pipe Ramming; Pipe Jacking; Casing vs. Product Pipe and Grouting; Examples and Case Studies.
What you will learn by attending:
- The trenchless methods used for grade and alignment control and guidance
- The limitations and advantages of each method discussed
- The steps you need to follow “to know the underground”
- How to establish the invert for a proper launch
- The history, sizes, equipment options and process of excavating through different ground types, pipe materials
- Ways to track where the pipe is located underground
- Installation and jacking forces and ways to reduce these forces
- The best method to use through actual case studies, which are used to illustrate what can go wrong if the project is not designed for success
Who should attend? The course is ideally suited for municipal engineers, utility personnel, designers, managers, owners and contractors who are involved in the construction, rehabilitating and managing of underground utilities.
Cost to attend: $300/early and $400/regular. Includes attendance to the course, course handouts and a Continuing Education Unit certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.
Thursday, March 15 | 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
NASSCO PACP Trainer Course (Certification & Recertification)
This is course is designed for current PACP trainers who need to be recertified and PACP users who would like to become trainers — this session will ensure the candidate is able to correctly arrange for, conduct and complete PACP classes and is knowledgeable in all areas of PACP. Registration for this course is subject to NASSCO approval. Please submit your application, resume and letter stating why you would like to be certified or recertified to dawn@nassco.org or fax to (410) 486-6838. Cost to attend: $275 (recertification) and $775 (certification). Class size limited to four attendees.
Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 | 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (both days)
NASSCO PACP Course
The PACP class will provide two days of comprehensive training resulting in certification upon successful completion. The program will demonstrate to municipalities, engineers and contractors the benefits and impact of PACP, which provides standardization for the inspection industry. The reliability of a sewer collection system to convey wastewater depends on the structural condition of the sewer pipe. The training and certification of operators, technicians and engineers on understanding and implementing the PACP coding system is critical to the standardization process. The PACP will also provide standards for data exchange format, map symbology and certification of TV inspection software.
In addition to the use of PACP codes, the course will also provide a review of the history of defect coding and asset management worldwide, discussion of technical issues that affect the rate of pipeline deterioration, instructions on implementation of the PACP sewer pipeline grading system and a written certification examination. To register, e-mail dawn@nassco.org or phone: 410-486-3500.
Please note there is a separate registration fee to attend the above courses.
