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Course:

Pipe Flushing and Pipe Replacement

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400719

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Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
This course covers operational procedures for Pipe Flushing and Pipe Replacement to ensure drainage systems are open and working properly. Applicable PennDOT standards and specifications will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes:
-List the reference documents and safety requirements to review prior to any drainage work
-Planning and scheduling process
-Determine condition of pipe and if it warrants replacement
-Ensure pipe slope is met for replacement
-Explain the installation procedures for concrete, metal, and plastic pipes
-Explain what backfill is and how it is used
-Discuss environmental issues and concerns
-Briefly discuss tail ditching and other aspects of the entire drainage system to promote drainage away from our road and bridges. Also discuss the impacts of poor drainage systems to the longevity of our assets and liability implications.

Target Audience:
Highway maintenance foreman, assistant county maintenance manager, crew members associated with the operation.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
3.00
01/21/21
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Shannon Bilger
Phone:
(717) 705-4171
Email:
sbilgefr@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
Created
Last Modified
By Lori A Hepler/PennDOT
On 01/15/14 At 02:51 PM
By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT
On 01/21/21 At 02:57 PM