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Course:	Stormwater Control Measures Visual Screening Inspection
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400931

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Class Schedule

Location		Start		End		Times
Webinar		04/09/24		04/10/24		Click class location for specific times.

General Information

Summary:	This training will prepare individuals to complete a visual screening inspection (VSI) of Department-owned SCMs. Participants will learn how inspections fit into the Department’s SCM maintenance program. Information is provided on the different types of SCMs that may be encountered in the field, including how each type functions, how to recognize problems, and common maintenance activities. The VSI process is explained and each aspect is covered in detail: planning and preparing for the inspection; conducting the inspection; documenting observations using standard forms; and submitting documentation. Training includes a combination of classroom lectures and exercises as well as a mock field inspection. Field-appropriate attire, safety vests and hard hats are required for the mock inspection.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of the course, an attendee will be able to: - Recognize various SCM types that are owned and operated by the Department and understand how each type functions. - Identify common problems associated with each SCM type and why it is important to properly maintain them. - Understand how inspections fit into the Department’s SCM maintenance program. - Plan, prepare, conduct, and document a visual screening inspection. - Recognize and respond to MS4-related issues that may be encountered in the field.

Special Materials:	Field-appropriate attire, safety vests and hard hats are required for the mock inspection.
Final Exam:	Yes

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:							12.00	09/13/17

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:	Jonie L Buggy
Phone:	(717) 409-3993
Email:	jbuggyz@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 Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT On 09/13/17 At 02:30 PM	By Jonie Buggy/PennDOT On 03/26/24 At 08:05 AM