1. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Certification & Training and E-Learning September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Chris Surak and David von Glahn

2. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 2 Why Certification Services? New Activities needed standardization and certification Neutral, Independent Third Party Expand Existing Services –Proficiency Testing Programs –Technical and Professional Training

3. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 3 Development of New Programs Programs for Products (ISO Guide 65), Personnel (ISO Guide 17024) and Personnel Certificates (ASTM Practice E2659) Industry/technical committee support, do not duplicate existing programs Based on ASTM standards

4. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Development of New Programs ASTM Headquarters – provide administrative support Technical Advisory Committee – provide technical direction Committee on Certification Programs Accreditation as needed 4

5. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 5 Product Certification Programs Participation Requirements –Participant Agreement –Documentation of Sample Selection Form Partner with Independent Laboratory –Accredited to ISO 17025 Auditing/Verification Requirements – Yearly confirmation – Re-Testing

6. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 6 Personnel Certification Programs Body of Knowledge Application w/ Eligibility Requirements Standardized Assessment Continuing Education Requirements Re-certification Requirements

7. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 7 Personnel Certificate Programs Training and E-Learning Course Examination No Continuing Education Requirements

8. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Training and E-Learning Started in mid-80s in response to market needs Teaches the performance, use, and application of ASTM Standards, other standards, and standards-related issues 90 participants first year; more than 1500 per year now Public classes, on-site classes and online learning. 8

9. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Training Venues Public Classes –Open to Anyone Private Classes –Held at a Clients Site –Save on Travel Costs –Lower Per Student Cost –Less Time Away from the Job –Training Customized to the Clients Needs 9

10. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Training Venues 10 Online Self-Study –Self-paced –24/7 availability Online Instructor-Led Classes –2-4 week online classes –Instructors participate via webinar/email

11. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Petroleum Products (D02) Aviation Fuels: Specification and Test Methods Gasoline: Specifications, Testing, and Technology Marine Fuels: Specifications, Purchase, Testing, and Use Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing, & Evaluation Diesel Fuels: Specifications & Test Methods 11

12. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop The Environment (E50) Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial Real EstatePhase I and II Asbestos Control (E06/D22) Property Condition Assessments Activity & Use Limitations Vapor Encroachment Screening 12

13. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Textiles (D13) 13 Flammability of Wearing Apparel: Regulatory Compliance Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear: Regulatory Compliance Textiles: Quality and Performance Standards ASTM Textile Standards for Yarns and Sewing Threads Flammability of Mattresses, Bed Clothes, & Furniture

14. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Additional Courses Available Major Testing Techniques for Plastics (D20) Precision and Bias in Standards (E11) Test Method Development (E11) Coal Chemistry Technician Training (D05) Rubber Testing: Selecting, Performing, and Interpreting ASTM Rubber Test Methods (D11/D24) 14

15. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Additional Courses Available Corrosion Testing (G01) Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems (G04) Oxygen Systems Operations and Maintenance (G04) 15

16. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 16 On-Line Training (Self-Study) Self-Study modules include: –Core standards concepts presentations –Demonstration videos –Procedural outlines –Glossaries –Datasheets –Self-grading quizzes

17. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 17 On-Line Training (Self-Study) Construction Materials Technician Series –Cement –Concrete –Aggregates –Soils Petroleum Lab Technician Series –Aviation Fuels –Diesel Fuels –Marine Fuels –Motor Gasoline –Crude Oil Testing

18. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 18 On-Line Training (Instructor-Led) Instructor-led classes include: –2 – 4 weeks scheduled program –Instructor facilitation via webinar and email –Automated audio lectures with slides –Weekly live review of course material –Interactive exercises –Quizzes

19. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 19 On-Line Training (Instructor-Led) E1527 Phase I E2600 Vapor Encroachment

20. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop 20 Webinars Recent and Upcoming Webinars: –E1527 Phase I –E2600 Vapor Encroachment –Sustainability

21. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop How Are Courses Developed? Noticing a trend in inquiries or sales Members approaching us directly Proposal submitted and evaluated General committee agreement on content and instructor Marketing efforts Course launched 21

22. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Proposal Process Proposal to Training and E-Learning Director for review and evaluation –Includes: target audience, suggested topics to be covered, lesson plan General agreement from committee Work with marketing, sales, PR Need to demonstrate market for live and online classes. 22

23. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Development and Instruction Course developers can be paid a consulting fee Instructors are paid a daily fee plus all expenses Doesnt have to be same person to develop as to teach. 23

24. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop ASTM TRAINING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES Australia Bahrain Belgium Canada China El Salvador Ecuador France Germany Guam India Indonesia Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Korea 24

25. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Mexico Panama Peru Philippines Qatar Saipan Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Trinidad and Tobago United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam 25 ASTM TRAINING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

26. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Take These Ideas Home with You Could your committee sponsor a training course? Would there be a market need for training on any of your committees standards? Are there any new activities going on with your committees that represent an opportunity for training? Any regulatory use of your standards? We are always looking for new ideas…staff is here to support you! 26

27. September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop September 2013 ASTM Officers Training Workshop Contact Information Chris Surak – Director, Certification –Phone: (610) 832-9711 –Email: csurak@astm.org –Certification web page: www.astm.org/CERTIFICATION/ 27 David von Glahn – Director, Training and E-Learning –Phone: (610) 832-9591 –Email: dvglahn@astm.orgdvglahn@astm.org –Training web page: www.astm.org/TRAIN