Tennessee Pipelines - At Your Pace Online

This course connects pipeline safety standards to everyday environmental and public health challenges specific to the state of Tennessee.

It breaks down the responsibilities shared by local, state and federal agencies in keeping water systems safe. Maintenance is a key focus, illustrated with hands-on examples of the tasks technicians regularly perform.

Instead of a final exam, the course features interactive knowledge checks designed to strengthen retention and support job readiness.

Course ID(s): R25439

Approved By: Department of Environment and Conservation - Fleming Training Center

Pipelines
- Pipelines [12 Activities]
  - 01. Introduction
  - 02. Pipeline Composition
  - 03. Installation
  - 04. Joining
  - 05. General Operations
  - 06. General Regulations, Overview
  - 07. Pressure
  - 08. Monitoring and Management
  - View Additional Activities
    - 09. Maintenance
    - 10. Safety
    - 11. Environmental Concerns
    - 12. Conclusion
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement

Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

Ralph Stevens is a water Subject Matter Expert, licensed in California, Nevada and Arizona as a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Ralph has worked in wastewater for almost 50 years, starting as an operator in a wastewater treatment plant and serving most recently as the Maintenance Reliability Supervisor for the Clark County Water Reclamation District. He is a certified Class Trainer for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and has served as the Operations and Maintenance Chairperson for the same organization. He has won a number of awards for his work, including CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Person of the Year (2015), Safety Plant of the Year (2017), and the WEF Burke Safety Award (2019). Ralph goes out of his way to help and protect staff and the environment.