This intensive course introduces you to the fundamental design principles used to estimate stormwater runoff and the principles used to design storm water systems.

Course Content

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Storm Sewer Design Worksheet
• Sewer layout and standards
• Structural design of rigid conduits
• Structural design of flexible conduits
• Design of culverts
• Selection of corrugated steel culverts

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those who have been engaged in the technical aspect of stormwater management, for example engineers, civil or environmental technologists, draft persons, development design technologists, water resource and development engineers.

What to Expect

During this course, you can expect to be actively engaged in the learning of the stormwater design process by completing exercises and demonstrating knowledge by executing advanced formulae in Excel.

NOTE: Each student must bring their own laptop with licensed version of Microsoft Excel 2007 or Excel Office 365 installed. Students should also bring a metric engineering scale, pens, and mechanical pencils (and computer reading glasses if required)

Prerequisites
You should have good comprehension of math and be familiar with the use and manipulation of advanced algebraic formulas and the use of Microsoft Excel software, as the course involves the use of these formulae and Excel worksheets to solve storm sewer design and related problems.

Recommendations
Any pre-reading on the use of Rational Method of sewer design, Manning’s and Continuity equations would be beneficial. Students should be able to create, format and use simple spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with various pipe materials used and installation of municipal services would be an asset.

Evaluation Process
Evaluation is completed in two parts.

In-class final closed book exam.  Passing Grade:  60%.

Final assignment.  The final assignment can be completed in class or can be taken home the weekend immediately following the course to complete.  This assignment will be due by the Monday immediately following the course.  This assignment will be graded as either successful or unsuccessful.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course qualifies as a “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs. Point Value = 7
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units to this course.
• This course meets the Ministry of the Environment’s criteria for Continuing Education training for wastewater operators under O.Reg. 129/04 and has been assigned 3.5 Continuing Education Units.

Register Online or send to register@ogra.org or fax to 289-291-6477.

Offers an overview of major aspects of sewer and watermain installation from an inspector’s perspective.

Course Content

• Tender documents

• Inspector’s responsibilities

• Construction layout

• Geotechnical considerations, excavation & backfill

• Blasting

• Watermain design, installation & testing

• Disinfection of watermains

• Cathodic protection

• Dewatering

• Construction site safety

• Sanitary sewer design, installation & testing

• Demonstrations of installation and testing

• Environmental considerations

• Overview of trenchless technology
• Utilities

• Pipes & fittings

• Field Trip

Who Should Attend

Junior to intermediate level sewer and watermain construction inspectors.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of sewer and watermain construction.

Evaluation Process

Examination and case studies

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course qualifies as a “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs. Point Value = 7
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units to this course.

Register online or send to register@goodroads.ca or fax to 289-291-6477.

Familiarizes you with the common soils and aggregates used in municipal infrastructure construction including the basics of roadbed design, drainage and pavement structures. You will be able to identify numerous roadway performance problems and solutions.

Course Content

• Origin of soils
• Glacial geology
• Soils identification
• Flexible pavement design
• Laboratory testing
• Interpretation of lab test results
• Sewer, culvert, and structure backfill
• Random testing
• Construction pratices
• Frost action and transition point treatments
• Construction and the environment
• Geotextiles
• Lab Field Trip

Who Should Attend
Individuals involved in construction, inspection, pavement design or maintenance programming.

Prerequisites
Previous involvement with soils and/or road work will be an asset.

Evaluation Process
Passing Grade:  60%. Case studies, quizzes, and work assignments, and comprehensive final examination

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course qualifies as a “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• OACETT= This course may be used as credit in all exam programs including technician specialist, technician and technologist programs. Please contact OACETT to ensure that this course satisfies your particular examination program for certification. Point Value = 10
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units to this course.

Course Content

• Cements and supplementary cementing materials
• Air entrainment
• Mix design
• Chemical admixtures
• Aggregates
• Field and laboratory testing
• Ready mix concrete
• Transporting, placing, consolidating and finishing
• Curing
• Pre-construction and pre-placement meetings
• Forms and falsework
• Reinforcing steel
• Curb and gutter, sidewalk and concrete barrier wall construction
• Hot and cold weather concrete
• Structure rehabilitation
• Relevant codes, standards and specifications
• Precast concrete products
• Concrete innovations
• Field trip

Who Should Attend
Those responsible for the construction, inspection, and/or testing of municipal concrete projects.

Prerequisites
Completion of General Inspection (TM32), familiarity with CSA A23.1 & 2 and OPSS No. 904 and 1350

Evaluation Process
Work assignments, case studies and comprehensive final examination. Group case studies and assignments are an integral part of the course and may require evening work.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• Association of Ontario Road Supervisors
• OACETT= This course may be used as credit in all exam programs including technical specialist, technician and technologist programs. Please contact OACETT to ensure that this course satisfies your particular examination program for certification. Point Value = 10. For individuals who receive ACI certification after completing this course, you will be allowed two (2) further point credits for a total of (12) twelve points.
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units to this course.

Prepares you to design new watermain systems and to design additions or replacements for existing systems.

Course Content

• Sources of water supply
• Estimating water demand/conservation
• Hydraulics
• Network modelling
• Structural design details/appurtenances
• Watermain appurtenances
• Design considerations and other utilities
• Watermain rehabilitation
• Soil corrosion and cathodic protection
• Environmental considerations and approvals
• Budget and cost analysis
• Tendering and special provisions
• Field trip

Who Should Attend
Engineers, technicians and technologists who are employed in the watermain design field and have a basic understanding of watermain design principles.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic hydraulics.

Evaluation Process
Passing Grade:  60%. Case study and comprehensive final examination.

As water & wastewater contract administration/inspection complexities continue to evolve, this course provides insight into a wide variety of issues which both directly and indirectly impact these responsibilities. The participant will garner a broader view of the expectations associated with fully successful water/wastewater project outcomes.

Course Content

• Stormwater management
• Natural channel construction
• Legislation re: working around watercourses and watersheds
• Trenchless technology
• Claims management
• Construction contracts and development agreements
• Risk management and conflict resolution
• Ethics and the inspector
• Pumping stations
• Water quality and disinfection
• Field application of the Municipal Class EA

Who Should Attend?
Sewer and watermain construction inspectors with at least 5 to 7 years experience.

Prerequisites
The Sewer and Watermain Construction Inspection course is recommended as a preparation course for this program.

Evaluation Process
Passing grade:  60%.