Watershed Committee Offers Sediment and Erosion Control Workshop

2010 Sediment and Erosion Control Workshop
Date: December 8, 2010
Location: Ozark Community Center, River Room - 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark MO
Time: 8:30 to 12:00
Cost: FREE

This is a free half day workshop with no registration required. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mike Kromrey at the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks - mike@watershedcommittee.org or 417-866-1127.

The goal of this workshop is to provide overviews of the sediment an erosion control programs in local MS4 municipalities and instruction on how to maintain compliance. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Target audience will include professionals from the public and private sector.

Speakers:
1) 8:30 Greene County, Presenter Tim Davis
2) 9:15 City of Springfield, Presenter Aaron Nickolotsky
3) 10:00 MODNR, Presenter Kristen Pattinson
4) 11:00 MS4 Community Panel: Nixa, Ozark, Branson, Rogersville, Battlefield and Christian County. Watershed Committee moderator will allow 5 to 10 minutes for each community to explain the status and unique features of each community’s Stormwater program and facilitate questions from the audience.

Industry Educational Offerings From OTC

In addition to offering the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Certification, Ozarks Community Technical College is now offering a number of courses which qualify for continuing education credits. Over the next several months, OTC will be offering the following courses. For registration information call 417-447-8888 or contact cwd@otc.edu for additional details.

BPI Building Analyst Certification
Dates: January 3 - 14, 2011; M-F; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $1799

This specialized, comprehensive WIA approved BPI Energy Auditor class will train individuals to evaluate and improve energy efficiency, comfort, indoor air quality, and durability of homes. Learn how to use specialized tools for building analysis, including blower doors, combustion analyzers, combustible gas leak detectors, and pressure pans. BPI Energy Auditor Certification is achieved for successful completers.

BPI Envelope Professional Certification
Qualifies for 6 BPI CEUs
When: November 15 - 19, 2010; M-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $1599

This certification builds on the BPI Building Analyst (Home Energy Auditor) Certification, and teaches advanced building shell and duct leakage assessment techniques. Pre-requisites: The class includes a review of Building Analyst concepts and students must have BPI Building Analyst Certification (Home Auditor) to take this class.

Basic Weatherization
Qualifies for 4.5 BPI CEUs
Dates: November 30 - December 3, 2010; T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $429

Introduction to weatherization theory, implementation and basic building science. Training will focus on implementation of weatherization measures.

Advanced Weatherization
Qualifies for 4.5 BPI CEUs
Dates: January 11 - 14, 2011; T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $429

Training will focus on advanced techniques for installing insulation and air sealing with emphasis on utilization of intermittent blower door testing through hands-on exercises. Training is designed for weatherization crew members, auditors, and managers.


Energy Related Mold & Moisture
Qualifies for 4.5 BPI CEUs
Dates: February 10; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $109

Training is primarily designed for weatherization employees and auditors who should be able to recognize and evaluate mold in a home. Training will include identification, testing, health effects, prevention, treatment, and client education related to mold/mildew in the home.

Base Load Measures & Energy Analysis
Qualifies for 4.5 BPI CEUs
Dates: January 12 - 14; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Workforce Development
Cost: $349

Training will highlight energy analysis techniques, terminology, and assessment of the efficiency and safety of the mechanical systems included in a home's base energy loads.