Education

All courses include a course manual and refreshment breaks from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Courses that run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. include continental breakfast from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., and lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Registration is available all day for the courses.

Visit the main registration area for pricing, full course descriptions and to register. 

Course and ACE participants may request a certificate of participation. This certificate may be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and in some cases Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and/or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Professional Engineering (P.E.) credit. Half-day courses consist of 3.5 contact hours; one-day courses, 7 hours; and two-day courses, 14 hours. Credit for ACE will be awarded on a daily basis. To verify your attendance and to receive a certificate you must visit the registration desk or see your course instructor to receive the proper verification code. You must then enter this code here: http://secure.awma.org/reg/CertifciateRequest. Please note that A&WMA has been granted exempt status approval to be a Florida Board of Professional Engineers Continuing Education Provider (Exempt Provider #EXP003891), and is an Accredited Provider of CLE in Pennsylvania (Provider #947).  For information regarding ABIH Certification Maintenance (CM) points, please visit the website at http://www.abih.org/members/roster/coursesearch.cfm  and enter Approval # 11-1709.  For any state/licensing agency not listed, please check with the agency for credit requirements.  

Sunday, June 19, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AIR-179: Introduction to Vapor Intrusion Sampling, Analysis, and Mitigation
Instructors: Gina Plantz, Senior Scientist, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.; Matthew Traister, Senior Managing Engineer, O’Brien & Gere
This course will present a summary of the current state of the science and regulatory framework involved in the investigation, sampling, analysis and mitigation of the vapor intrusion pathway. The course will provide an introduction to this complex phenomenon, including practical “lessons learned” and the value of multiple lines of evidence as a means towards improving the environmental decision-making process. Case studies will be used to illustrate key concepts.

Sunday, June 19, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AIR-298: Introduction to the CALPUFF Modeling System
Instructor: Joe Scire, Vice President, Atmospheric Studies Group, TRC Environmental Corporation  
CALPUFF has been designated by the U.S. EPA as a Guideline model for long-range transport applications and can be used on a case-by-case basis for both near- and far-field applications in complex flow situations where steady-state conditions do not apply. This course will provide an overview of the modeling system and its capabilities, including many recent developments, such as grid nesting and new options for chemical transformation, including aqueous phase and aerosol reactions.

Sunday, June 19, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
GEN-155: Enhancing Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
Instructor: Julie Sharp, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the Practice of Technical Communication, Vanderbilt University Engineering School
Participants discuss and practice techniques to improve their writing and presentation skills.  This interactive workshop condenses the basics of technical communication into three main segments for communicating technical information:

• Packaging (organizing and developing written content)
• Editing (practicing efficient writing)
• Presenting (developing techniques for oral presentations)

Sunday, June 19, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
GENESMP-100: Environmental Practices Review (EPR) Specialty Course: Environmental Science, Management, and Policy
Instructor: James R. Donnelly, QEP, Principal, J.R. Consulting
The course begins with a review of basic environmental science fundamental concepts and principles, and follows how science is used in the process of setting environmental policy and environmental management programs. The course includes such topics as environmental science - sampling and monitoring methods; data analysis and interpretation; science/engineering of remediation/restoration technologies; control technologies; toxicological identification; sampling, measurement, and monitoring/mitigation; identification, diagnosis, measurement, and monitoring/mitigation of health effects from environmental exposures; and potential exposure pathways; environmental aspect identification, characterization, and evaluation - environmental settings; identification of hazards, risk assessment; environmental impact evaluation; and applying governmental public policy; review of environmental management systems - establishing EMS objectives, vision, and mission; EMS program development; EMS program documentation; auditing/checking/improvement; and financial aspects; multi-media issues, pollution prevention, and sustainability – acid deposition; global warming; indoor air quality; nutrient enrichment of waters, legacy pollution issues; and sustainable development. This revised course reflects the recently adopted revised IPEP body of knowledge for this subject area.

Sunday, June 19, 2011 – Monday, June 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (2 days)
EMGM-265: Internal Auditor's Course on Environmental Management Systems as per ISO 14001: 2004
Instructor: Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, Head, Centre for Sustainable Development, Westland Environmental Services
This is a competency-based 2-day course designed to provide participants with a basic knowledge and understanding of environment management systems especially with respect to ISO 14001: 2004. The course provides an introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the business benefits of an effective EMS. The participants gain an understanding of key environmental management concepts, such as aspect and impact identification, setting environmental objectives & targets and interpretation of the various clauses of ISO 14001.  The course structure incorporates presentations, EMS quiz, group exercises and interactive discussions.  The instructor will explain auditors’ tools and techniques on how to conduct effective internal EMS audits. The course teaches how to plan, conduct and report on first and second party EMS audits. Upon completion, the participants would be able to verify the adequacy and effectiveness of the Environmental Management System implemented by an organization.  

Monday, June 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AIR-128: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
Instructor: Ram Ramanan, Fellow / Director, ICF International; Rich Pandullo, Director of Sustainability & Environmental Management Services for Trinity Consultants
Learn the latest on this timely topic, including significant regional, U.S., and international policy developments related to climate change and methods of effective greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. Real-world case studies and exercises demonstrate how to prepare effective GHG inventories according to WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocols and other frequently used protocols. You will also learn about voluntary program options, carbon risk management and strategy development, carbon offsets and emissions trading, emissions reduction opportunities, and benchmarking best practice companies.

Monday, June 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AIR-182: Air Permitting – The Basics
Instructor: Leo Stander, P.E., BCEE,
This course will explain the various requirements involved in securing permits for sources of air pollution and will discuss the requirements for obtaining permits for constructing new or modified sources of air pollution (i.e., the NSR requirements) and the subsequent operating permits.

Monday, June 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AIR-299: AERMOD Air Dispersion Modeling
Instructor: Jesse Thé, President, Lakes Environmental
This course is ideally suited for those just starting their careers in the field of air quality, as well as experienced air quality professionals. The course provides attendees with a full understanding of the AERMOD modeling system by balancing theory with hands-on real-world case studies.  At the end of this course, the attendee should be able to understand the basics of regulatory air dispersion modeling and to use screening and refined models for permit applications and risk assessment.

Monday, June 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
GEN-100: Environmental Practices Review (EPR)
Instructor: James R. Donnelly, QEP, Principal, J.R. Consulting
This course provides the engineer or scientist working in environmental areas an overview of the basic science and engineering important to all environmental calculations.  Specifically, it is designed to be a thorough review of the chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and engineering, which are important for passing the Fundamentals portion of the QEP exam.  Students should bring a calculator to this course. Scientists; engineers; anyone with a desire to learn and a technical background, which has included standard college freshman chemistry and physics, and statistics. This course has been updated to reflect the recently revised IPEP Body of Knowledge for this subject area.

Monday, June 20, 2011
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WST-275: Hazardous Waste Generator Initial / Annual Refresher Training
Instructor: Carol Clinton, P.E., LEED AP, Ph.D. Candidate, Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati School of Energy, Environmental, Biological, and Medical Engineering
This course discusses the definition of a hazardous waste, labeling requirements, storage areas, disposal facilities, and provides exercises for hazardous waste determination. The objective of this training is to provide certification (initial or annual) as required by U.S. EPA for all employees impacted by 40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16.