W EEKLY EDITION AUGUST 1, 2018
PSAI to Offer Basic - Service Technician Course Online in August
This course is designed to teach the basic competencies required for succes s in the role of a portable sanitation professional
and serves as a prep course for those seeking certification through the PSAI. It is online Tuesday, August 21, 10 am - 2 pm.
Attendees will learn:
• Relevant standards (OSHA,
ANSI, ADA, PSAI Code of
Excellen ce, etc.)
• Construction of portable
restrooms and trailer s
• Standards for transporting,
placing , and servicing of
equipment
• Equipment quality control
and maintenance
• Waste disposal procedures
and wastewater treatment
issues
• Spill handling
• Infection control
• Driving related issues –
tank vehicle information,
inspection/repair, physical condition of drivers, accident reporting
To take advantage of the course, companies will need to:
• Register and pay for each attendee. Forms are available on the PSAI website h ere http://psai.org/about - certification/
• Pay for materials to be shipped to your location. In order to ensure that materials can be sent in a timely manner, the
deadline to register is FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 .
• Provide each attendee with an individual computer and high - speed Internet access, or set up a room with a large
screen on which the course can be streamed to multiple attendees. If neither of these is practical, reserve space at a
location where such faci lities are available (e.g., libraries, community colleges). The PSAI will consult and assist you with
these preparations to the extent possible.
The course is preparation for the PSAI Certification exam. Companies interested in having team members certifi ed will need to:
• Register and pay for each attendee's exam fee
• Appoint a non - bias proctor from outside the company to assist with exam administration. For more information on
procedures for qualifying proctors and their responsibilities contact Emily Newb erg at emilyn@psai.org .
For those interested in the Basic Service Technician Training Course and the Certification Exam but prefer an in - person learning
environment, the next classroom opportunity will be at the Nuts and Bolts Educational Conference in Tampa, Florida on
November 17, 2018.
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