Vulnerability Assessment for Water/Wastewater Operators
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Course Overview:
This course explores the threats faced by the water and wastewater sector and how these threats can create vulnerabilities that may disrupt operations. It highlights the crucial role employees play in enhancing the sector's resilience. The course covers various topics, including the Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) required by the American Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and the interdependencies within the sector. The course also presents a methodology for measuring and ranking vulnerability rates using various filters from the Criticality, Accessibility, Recoverability, Vulnerability, Effect, and Recognizability (CARVER) method, applied to the critical components identified within the water and wastewater sector. Throughout the course, students will participate in a series of group exercises that allow them to apply the lessons learned. By the end of the course, each student will develop a vulnerability assessment sheet that ranks the vulnerability of the critical assets they have identified.
Course Duration: 8 hours
Course Delivery: In-Person
Course Cost: $300 per student
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and conduct vulnerability assessments.
- Evaluate and identify critical components and learn how to prioritize existing vulnerabilities.
- Learn about interdependencies with other critical infrastructure sectors.
- Identify mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Target Audience:
Is for employees at all levels within the Water and Wastewater sector. This includes operations personnel, management, engineers, and support staff who are looking to enhance their understanding of resilience and vulnerability assessment methods in their specific roles or departments.
Additional Information:
This training is approved for up to 8.0 credit hours awarded to Water & Wastewater Operators licensed in the State of Texas who complete the approved training in its entirety.
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Acknowledgement of Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
No refunds will be offered for this course.