The Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals (epCIP) is a di-ploma offered by CATT and University of Waterloo. It is aimed at the profession-als working with buried urban infrastructure (water and wastewater) planning, design, construction, management, rehabilitation and replacement. This edu-cation program teaches the "why" as well as the "how". It empowers infrastruc-ture professionals with the knowledge to choose and use proper methodologies and tools to address buried infrastructure issues.
The Program
The epCIP offers a core curriculum that will provide urban infrastructure profes-sionals with state-of-the-art expertise in municipal underground infrastructure management, construction, rehabilitation and repair. To obtain a post-graduate diploma in a theme area, candidates are required to complete six courses. This program complements the FCM/NRC Infrastructure Guide and the CSCE/NRC Infrastructure Technology Road Map.
Who Should Participate?
The epCIP is designed for urban infrastructure engineers, technologists and technicians, and others who have a background or working experience and need to expand their knowledge in the theme areas. epCIP courses are equiva-lent to university level courses.
Delivery
epCIP is a part-time program designed for working professionals. The program is offered four ways in a lecture or distance format:
1. in-class lectures at the University of Waterloo;
2. in-class at another location through an Alliance Partner; 3. on-site at the location of a client organization; and Lecture Courses
Lectures are three hours per week. Additional time (approximately 9 hours) will be required outside of class time for independent study to complete assign-ments and recommended reading, and to develop necessary skills. Each on-campus course is approximately eight weeks of lectures with the exam (optional) in the ninth week.
Certification
Candidates will receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) upon completing each course. Those who complete the six core courses and pass the required exams in a theme area will receive a Buried Infrastructure Specialist Diploma from the University of Waterloo.
For more information, visit www.epcip.ca, email us at [email protected], or call 519-888-4770
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Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Phone: (519) 888– 4770 Fax: (519) 746-6556 E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1
Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Become a University of Waterloo Certified Buried
Infrastructure Specialist
Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses 1. Asset Management and
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis 2. Data Management and
Municipal Underground Infrastructure Program Courses
Water & Wastewater and Asset Management Specialist certificates are avail-able.
Core courses include: Trenchless Rehabilitation
Pipe Materials and Engineering Properties Data Management and Analysis
Trenchless Construction Elective courses include: Trenchless Design Methods
Contract Administration and Construction Supervision Asset Management and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment Key Benefits
Foundation to build and advance a career in underground infrastructure field.
Increased confidence to handle new challenges.
Contribute to the implementation of cost-effective network assessment, rehabilitation, construction and management practices.
Recognition as a leader in underground infrastructure construction and management.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU) and Certificate from the University of Waterloo
Organizational Benefits
Better trained staff to address today’s and future infrastructure chal-lenges.
Improved knowledge for management of underground infrastructure. More effective use of current construction practices and contract
admini-stration.
Courses and Instructors
epCIP courses are designed by academics and industry practitioners who ex-cel in the theme areas and are peer reviewed. The course content and all in-structors are carefully selected.
Cost
The basic per course fee is $1395+HST. The optional examination fee is $200 per course. Course materials are also available for purchase. Registration
Email us at [email protected] or call 519-888-4770 Download registration form from www.epcip.ca
Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Phone: (519) 888– 4770 Fax: (519) 746-6556 E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1
Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Become a University of Waterloo Certified Buried
Infrastructure Specialist
Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses 1. Asset Management and
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis 2. Data Management and
1. Buried Infrastructure/Asset Management and Life-Cycle Cost
Analysis
The dynamics around managing urban infrastructure assets are changing dra-matically. Asset Management (AM) provides a systematic methodology of main-taining, upgrading and operating physical assets cost-effectively. By combining engineering principles with sound business and economic practices, AM provides an organized and logical approach to both short– and long-term planning and decision-making.
Goal and Objectives
The goal of this course is to enable municipal infrastructure professionals to un-derstand the fundamentals of Buried Infrastructure Asset Management with par-ticular emphasis on buried utilities (Water and Wastewater pipelines). It will pro-vide an in-depth knowledge of the essential processes and techniques required to perform life-cycle cost analyses and establish an asset management program. Upon completion of the course, the attendees will be able to:
1. understand and apply the basic and advanced asset management tech-niques to address buried infrastructure management problems,
2. develop an understanding of pros and cons of a variety of management tools for strategic management of physical infrastructure systems,
3. define data needs and develop basic understanding of data management systems,
4. develop knowledge about state-of-the-art condition assessment techniques and protocols,
5. understand failure mechanisms, performance indicators, and levels of ser-vice,
6. devise appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement strategies, 7. understand and apply economic principles for: asset valuation, life-cycle cost
analysis, optimization, short– and long-term planning, and development of capital investment plans, and
8. understand and fulfill new regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., PSAB 3150, Regulation 453/07 under Safe Drinking Water Act 2002).
Course Format and Location
Most of the time will be used for instructional purposes including hands-on exer-cises, expert panel discussions, and case studies. Significant additional time will be required outside of class time for independent study, and to complete assign-ments and develop necessary skills. The course consists of a 3 hour lecture per week for 8 to 10 weeks, and will be offered at Waterloo and Toronto/Mississauga locations.
Classes Date and Time
September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 19. From 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Cost
The course fee (including materials) is $1395+HST. The optional examination fee is $200.
Registration
Email us at [email protected] or call 519-888-4770 or download registration form from www.epcip.ca
epCIP Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses
Phone: (519) 888– 4770 Fax: (519) 746-6556 E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1
Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Become a University of Waterloo Certified Buried
Infrastructure Specialist
Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses 1. Asset Management and
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis 2. Buried Infrastructure
Data Management and Analysis
2. Buried Infrastructure Data Management and Analysis
Effective management of our municipal infrastructure is an essential element of maintaining the long-term viability of our Cities and Towns. Sewer and water assets have been neglected and municipal governments have accrued significant liabili-ties. Collectively we must clearly identify a strategy for ensuring that these critical assets are maintained to guarantee effective long-term service. Implementation of effective asset management requires agencies to understand their asset inventory and its associated condition. This in turn means that there are vast quantities of data that must be managed and analyzed to develop asset management strate-gies.
Goal and Objectives
The Data Management course will provide in-depth knowledge of computerized sys-tems available for the storage, management and analysis of asset attribute and condition data as it relates to underground infrastructure. In addition, the course will explore future advances in the information technology field. The course gives the civil infrastructure professional a comprehensive foundation and skills relating to:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database Management Systems Data Manipulation and Mining Statistical Analysis and Modeling Asset Management Systems Simulation and Modeling
Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:
1. select and manage technology that will be used for the storage of asset man-agement data,
2. utilize GIS and other asset management tools to complement the asset man-agement process,
3. develop statistical models,
4. perform data analysis and mining to provide asset condition and performance reports,
5. attain professional training credits. Course Format and Location
The course consists of a 3 hour lecture per week for 8 to 10 weeks. Tentative loca-tion is University of Waterloo Continuing Educaloca-tion Department. The localoca-tion may be moved to accommodate registrants.
Most of the time will be used for instructional purposes including hands-on exer-cises. Significant additional time will be required outside of class time for independ-ent study, and to complete assignmindepend-ents and develop necessary skills.
Cost
The course fee (including materials) is $1395+HST. The optional examination fee is $200.
Registration
Email us at [email protected] or call 519-888-4770 or download registration form from www.epcip.ca
epCIP Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses
Phone: (519) 888– 4770 Fax: (519) 746-6556 E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1
Education Program for Civil Infrastructure Professionals
Become a University of Waterloo Certified Buried
Infrastructure Specialist
Fall (Sept-Nov) 2010 Courses 1. Asset Management and
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis 2. Buried Infrastructure
Data Management and Analysis
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