CWEA Collections System Maintenance Grade 1 Videos: Domain 1
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This series of videos focuses on Doman 1: Sub-Domains 1.1-1.6
CWEA Members: $155.00
Non-Members: $235.00
5.4 Contact Hours Towards CWEA Certifications: CSM
The learning objectives cover a wide range of sewer system maintenance and cleaning skills. They include efficiently removing root systems, sand, and grit, identifying sewer components and their functions, understanding preventive maintenance, operating mechanical cleaning systems and various tools, using CCTV inspection equipment, recognizing the importance of sewer cleaning and choosing appropriate cleaning methods, developing observational and problem-solving skills during inspections, understanding self-cleaning sewers and wastewater velocities, and distinguishing between preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance approaches. Additionally, they emphasize identifying the type of sewer cleaning that requires a trap.
Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways
Efficiently manage the removal of root systems, sand, and grit from sewer systems.
Recognize and explain the functions of various components within a standard sewer system.
Understand and apply diverse maintenance methods, including preventative measures, while grasping the operation of mechanical cleaning systems.
Videos included in series
Sub-Domain 1.1:Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of wastewater collection systems utilizing equipment
Sub-Domain 1.2: Performing and giving assistance with pump station inspections, maintenance, and repair and recording instrument readings
Sub-Domain 1.3: Inspection and maintenance of easements, some of which may be remote or difficult to access
Sub-Domain 1.4:Participation in the construction and repair of the wastewater collection system
Sub-Domain 1.5:Participation in the containment and cleanup of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
Sub-Domain 1.6:Participation in the safe removal and restoration of concrete and paved surfaces using a wide variety of construction equipment, hand and power tools
Harry Bessa
Lead Wastewater Worker
City of Huntington Beach
Harry Bessa currently holds the position of "Lead Wastewater Worker" at the City of Huntington Beach, drawing upon an extensive background of over 24 years in collections. His journey began as an entry-level maintenance worker, where he acquired invaluable collections skills through practical, on-the-job experience. Presently, his role revolves around overseeing Lift Station duties, involving the meticulous planning and supervision of on-site field operations for the city's 27 lift stations. These stations play a pivotal role in pumping millions of gallons of sewage to the Orange County Sanitation District for proper treatment.
In his leadership capacity, Harry manages a team of skilled workers whose support is instrumental in ensuring operational efficiency. His responsibilities encompass diverse tasks, from resolving mechanical issues to interpreting data sourced from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA). Additionally, he is adept at handling emergency situations such as Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) and providing assistance to the public regarding sewer or storm drain-related queries. Harry believes that this career path, while requiring a willingness to get hands dirty, offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to environmental protection. He emphasizes that collections, as a profession, has withstood the test of time and remains an indispensable career choice.
Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 5.4 contact hours towards CWEA's certification: CSM.
To receive your contact hours for viewing the recording, you will need to view each video in the series. Upon completion of the last video in the series, the system will automatically unlock the attention check code for you view. The two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed, and you will need to enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.
Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.
Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.
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