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Asset Management Practices - A Practical Approach - For Both Basic and Advanced Practitioners

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 13 - Feb. 7, 2025 (D555)
    Live Online
    $1,295
Aging infrastructure across various sectors — including water, wastewater, energy, transportation, and more — demands critical attention. In the U.S. alone, trillions of dollars in repairs, upgrades, and replacements will be needed over the next two decades in both public infrastructure and private industry. Effective asset management is essential for prioritizing and managing these vital assets, regardless of the industry, to ensure long-term physical and financial sustainability. Learn how to implement strategies that improve the health of your systems while extending their lifespan and optimizing resource allocation.
Customizable
RA01294

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 3-7, 2025 (D386)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam. The ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification meets Minnesota and Michigan backflow prevention tester certification requirements. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01409

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 3-7, 2025 (D384)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,295
This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
Customizable
RA00447

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 5-7, 2025 (D387)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $895
Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively. Practice backflow preventer repair in hands-on lab sessions. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01494

Backflow Preventer Repair

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 5-6, 2025 (D388)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $895
Learn to efficiently and effectively repair backflow preventers through interaction with expert instructors and hands-on repair practice.
RA01834

Solid Waste Landfill Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 7-9, 2025 (D405)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Developing or expanding a successful solid waste landfill requires extensive planning, a clear understanding of landfill engineering practices, and careful technical design and delivery. This course will guide you through the development process from start to finish. Interactive learning with group discussion and idea exchange will be emphasized. Learn about the critical factors of solid waste landfill design, operations, evolving industry issues, and economics from a diverse, highly experienced, and expert course faculty. 
RA00423
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