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Overview: Walter S. Smith, the co-author of
EPA Reference Methods 1-8, will lead the instruction of this hands-on
workshop. The object of this 5-day
seminar is to prepare the student for the Source
Evaluation Society’s Qualified Source Testing Individual (QSTI) Exam I, II
and III. This
workshop is very intense. The workshop concentrates on the written method
details but not necessarily the “why” they are written that way (although
some of the “why” will be discussed). The purpose of the SES
Exams is to find out if you know the methods in details. The workshop
will center on how to find the answers in the CFR
(and in the process, hopefully, you will learn the details). The QSTI
Exams are open book with some tricky questions, so the details are important.
The workshop devotes about 1/3 of the time on
each exam. If you are interested in becoming a QSTI from SES,
you must, at least, pass the exam for the group of methods that you oversee
on site. See Prep Agenda
The prerequisite
for this Workshop is to have read all the EPA methods of the group of
interest in the CFR. No manual is given for this workshop since the CFR
is your manual. However, a comprehensive methods book will be given to
the students that include the methods in the first 3 groups. Bring your own Parts
51 Appendix M, 60 Appendix A, B & F, 61 Appendix B, and Part 75 Appendix
A (and the ASTM D6784-02 if taking Exam 4), page tabs and a two colors
of Highlighter. Note: the methods book will not include ASTM
D6784-02.) If you are going to take the exams (that are given at the end of
the workshop), and have read the methods in the CFR
thoroughly, this workshop will improve your score. The pass fail rate without the workshop is
about 50%.
At the completion of the workshop, Exams I, II, III and IV of the Source Evaluation Society’s
Qualified Source Testing Individual Exams
will be administrated by ETA. Note: Although
students are not specifically schooled for this exam, it is suggested that it
be taken using the same techniques learned for the other exams.
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Cost: Participants
will receive comprehensive quizzes and other preparations for the exams. The cost of the Preparation for the SES QSTI Exams Workshop is $1,199us. This amount covers
the tuition; it does not include hotel accommodations or the cost of the SES
examinations. At the
completion of the workshop, Exams I, II and III of the Source Evaluation Society’s Qualified Source Testing Individual will
be administrated by ETA. The costs of the SES
exams are separate. For answers to specific questions about the course
material, call Walter Smith at 919-772-7843
or email at walt@waltersmith.com
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Registration: Complete
the registration form in this brochure to register for this workshop. Payment
may be made by check, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. All registrants
must be paid in full before being admitted into the workshop. Classes fill to
capacity quickly so we urge you to pre-register no later than two weeks
before the workshop start date. Direct your questions concerning registration
to the Source Sampling Workshop Registrar at 919-772-7843. See Registration Prep Form
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