Visual Sewer Inspection for Inspectors

Learning targets

As a sewer inspector, you are responsible for providing the correct information that allows the manager to check how the sewer system is functioning and determine if any measures are needed. How do you carry out this inspection professionally?

During the Visual Sewer Inspection for Inspectors course – a follow-up to the Introduction to Sewer Technology – you will learn how to gather reliable data about the condition of sewers and manholes. The sewer system manager needs this information to ensure that the sewer system continues to function properly, or to determine if repairs, renovation, or replacement are necessary. After completing this course, you will be able to perform visual inspections competently, following the applicable standard NEN-EN 13508-2:2003+A1:2011+CNL1:2021.

As of August 14, 2017, World Water Academy took over this course from Stichting RIONED.

The following topics will be covered: 

• the role of visual inspection in sewer management
• importance, necessity, and use of standards
• observing, identifying, classifying, and coding condition aspects according to the latest version of NEN-EN 13508-2
• ensuring the quality of inspections
• collaboration between client (sewer manager) and contractor (you as a sewer inspector), including new possibilities with the GWSW-RibX exchange format

After completing this course, you will have the following knowledge & skills: 

• collecting data
• applying NEN-EN 13508-2:2003+A1:2011+CNL1:2021 in your inspections
• understanding condition aspects, characterizations, and measurements

Program

During this course, you will learn how to recognize and characterize condition aspects of the sewer system using the code card. The program consists of the following components:

Brief Program Overview:

• management and inspection
• inspection and standards (guidelines, Program of Requirements)
• current codes
• clock position
• distances versus percentages, accuracy
• manhole components
• practice with NEN-EN 13508-2 (pipes)
• homework assignments
• difficult condition aspects
• use of the standard, Guideline, and Program of Requirements for manholes
• differences between pipes and manholes, structure of manholes
• practice with condition aspects, characterizations, and measurements

Personal Input

At World Water Academy, everything revolves around both knowledge and practice. Therefore, we expect each participant to bring their own work experiences to the course. What challenges are you facing? And what experiences can you share so that others can learn from them?

Target group

The Visual Sewer Inspection for Inspectors course is intended for employees of cleaning and inspection companies, as well as other organizations that perform sewer inspections.

Learning Together

Our group-based approach creates an enthusiastic learning environment where you can engage in valuable discussions about both the content and your work situation.

Entry Level

You should have a background in VMBO/MBO education. Additionally, we expect that you have completed the Introduction to Sewer Technology course. If you do not fully meet this requirement, the coordinator will contact you after registration to discuss what is needed to successfully complete the course.