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VSP 2004 2.5 Day Training

Training is very important to a successful implementation of the DQO Process. This is because new terms such as "decision error rates," "burden of proof," and "decision performance goal diagrams" are introduced. It is also helpful to see complete, start-to-finish exercises of planning data, collecting data, and analyzing data to make decisions. Most of the training listed below use examples and case studies to introduce concepts and teach tools and techniques. Most environmental project managers encourage their entire staff and associated stakeholders to attend some type of DQO training prior to initiating a directed-planning DQO project.

Because the DQO Process is a negotiated process involving multiple stakeholders from many different disciplines, comprehensive DQO training needs to include training in how to talk to and understand the terminology of:

• Subject matter experts in the physical sciences such as geology, hydrology, chemistry, etc.
• Laboratory and field sample collection QA/QC methods and procedures
• Regulations and regulatory process
• Statistics
• Decision Analysis
• Engineering (for sensors, monitors, analyzers, etc.)

We have provided names and email addresses of selected training courses so interested viewers can contact training providers directly.

This site: 2003 Training

PNNL is providing VSP training at the EPA-hosted conference on Environmental Decision Support Tools in Chicago on March 5 - 7, 2003. This FIELDS/SADA conference will feature several software tools including FIELDS, SADA, Visual Sample Plan (VSP), Forms II Lite, Storet, Query Manager, and ASAPs. Training will be provided for several of these tools (see brochure, location below). PNNL is embarking on several efforts to integrate VSP with some of these tools.

The VSP Training will be an overview of VSP and a 4 hour training block repeated twice on each of 2 separate days. Computers loaded with VSP will be available for each participant during the training sessions and participants will be actively involved in hands-on case studies. The VSP training will cover VSP mechanics and options, sampling approaches for remediation and risk evaluation objectives using judgmental, systematic grid, sequential, random, adaptive and transect sampling, and VSP advanced features.

The conference is on the campus of the University of Illinois, Chicago. Registration deadline is February 14 (conference is free). Details can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/region5fields/htm/training/conf/2003/index.html. The conference brochure can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/region5fields/htm/training/conf/2003/confbrochure.pdf.

The registration form can be found at: http://dts-32web.volpe.dot.gov/conference/register.htm. Accommodations are at the Palmer House in Chicago: http://www.epa.gov/region5fields/htm/training/conf/2003/htm/accomodations.htm.

EPA-Supported Training

Courses on DQOs, DQAs, preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPS), and EPA's Total Quality System.

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