The long-running geosynthetics CQA Week training courses from TRI Environmental return 7 – 11 December 2020 in an online format. This marks the second time this year that the education will be presented live and online. With five half-day (morning) sessions and one major certification opportunity (GCI-ICP), CQA Week provides thorough training that serves to expand opportunities for engineering consulting and design practice. Participants will be provided a certificate of course completion, suitable for use in proposals and statements of qualifications for CQC/CQA work.
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NOTE: The Early-Bird Registration Deadline for Best Rate is DECEMBER 7!
THE SCHEDULE
- December 7: Liner Integrity Survey/Assessment (LISA)
- December 8 – 9: Construction QA/QC for Geosynthetic Installations
- December 10 – 11: Construction QA/QC for Compacted Clay Liner and GCL Installation
- December 11: GCI – ICP Exam
ALL CLASSES run from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (CDT). The GCI-ICP exam will be offered from 12:00 – 4:30 pm on December 11.
For more information, contact Sam Allen, sallen@tri-env.com, +1 512 263 2101 ext. 138.
THE GEOSYNTHETCS CQA TRAINING COURSES
Liner Integrity Survey/Assessment Training
December 7, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Liner Integrity Survey (Electrical Leak Location) is a state-of-the-art, nondestructive method of locating leaks in installed geomembranes. LIS equipment, rooted in geophysical measurement techniques, tests exposed and soil or water-covered geomembranes. TRI’s training course disseminates the theoretical and practical knowledge required to employ and specify the quality of LIS methods and equipment.
The Liner Integrity Surveys/Assessments (LISA) class provides the most up-to-date information on survey methods and standards (e.g., ASTM). It is ideal for design engineers, CQA firms, site owners, and regulators interested in specifying and employing this service.
Construction QA/QC for Geosynthetic Installations
December 8 – 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This Construction QA/QC for Geosynthetic Installations course focuses on installation of geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, geogrids, and geo-appurtenances. It includes demonstrations of geomembrane seaming and seam peel and shear testing. The course may be taken singly or as a package with the other course on Construction QA/QC for Compacted Clay Liner & GCL Installation (see below). Each course presents material that complements the other. They are designed specifically for those who need a detailed understanding of proper CQC and CQA procedures at waste containment facilities.
Special emphasis will be given to establishing rationale and standard operating procedures for field inspections, documentation of test and visual observations, and implementation of CQA plans. A broad appreciation for the manufacture and installation of containment facility materials will be provided. The courses provide ideal preparation for the Geosynthetic Certification Institute’s Inspectors Certification Program (GCI-ICP) exam.
Gain comprehensive understanding of:
- Preparing CQC/CQA plans
- Reviewing CQC/CQA plans
- Performing CQC/CQA observations and tests
- Reviewing field CQC/CQA procedures
Construction QA/QC for Compacted Clay Liner & GCL Installation
December 10 – 11, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This Construction QA/QC for Compacted Clay Liner & GCL Installation focuses on the installation of compacted clay and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs). The course may be taken singly or as a package with the other geosynthetics CQA course on Construction QA/QC for Geosynthetic Installations (see above). Each course presents material that complements the other. They are designed specifically for those who need a detailed understanding of proper CQC and CQA procedures at waste containment facilities.
Special emphasis will be given to establishing rationale and standard operating procedures for field inspections, documentation of test and visual observations, and implementation of CQA plans. A broad appreciation for the manufacture and installation of containment facility materials will be provided.
The courses provide ideal preparation for the Geosynthetic Certification Institute’s Inspectors Certification Program (GCI-ICP) exam.
Gain comprehensive understanding of:
- Preparing CQC/CQA plans
- Reviewing CQC/CQA plans
- Performing CQC/CQA observations and tests
- Reviewing field CQC/CQA procedures
GCI-ICP Certification
December 11, 12:00 – 4:30 pm
Geosynthetics CQA course students will be allowed to sit for the Geosynthetic Certification Institute-Inspectors Certification Program (GCI-ICP) exam on the afternoon of December 11. All exam-interested students MUST REGISTER with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) and pay GSI’s certification fee before the test. TRI does NOT collect this fee. Contact GSI (+1 610 522 8440) for more information. The fee that TRI collects related to the exam is only for the proxy service.
The GCI-ICP exam has two portions: Geosynthetics and Compacted Clay Liners. Students will be given two hours to take each test. One must answer correctly 70% of the questions on each exam in order to be gain certification in that area. Only one correct answer is possible for each question. The test is a multiple-choice test. Students must choose the correct answer (and only one answer) for each question.
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