National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education

National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences Grant National Institute of Health

May 13-18, 2024, Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722

Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST)

2024 Great Environmental Safety Training (GreatEST) Institute Information

This Institute is supported with funding from the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: If accepted to this Institute, your application is considered a contractual agreement between you and National PETE. The application deadline is January 26, 2024. Partcipants will be notified of acceptance/denial by February 9th, 2024.

Outcome Expectations:

Instructors are prepared through a 5.5-day Train-the-Trainer Program called the GreatEST Institute (Great Environmental Safety Training Institute) to deliver required certifications for public and private responders and workers including:

• 40-hour Waste Site Worker Health and Safety
• Confined Space Non Entry Rescue
• Hazard Awareness and Communication

Participants use CCCHST curriculum to train workers and responders in their local area and report to NPETE the number of courses they provide, for which they may be provided a small reimbursement. NPETE reports these numbers to NIEHS. CCCHST members may charge for the courses offered in their local area. Instructors reporting numbers must return every two years for Instructor Refresher training offered either at live conferences or through NPETE StayFreshers via zoom.

Please gather the following information prior to continuing: ·

• full biographical sketch ·
• resume
• current hands on equipment list
• information about your training program such as programs offered

• Prepare for the Institute by completing readings, assignments and on-line work;
• Participate in group activities and projects during the Institute;
• Participate and perform proficiently in multiple teamwork scenarios;
• Complete required homework assignments during the Institute;
• Adhere to standards of professional behavior during the Institute;
• Follow safe work practices and OSHA standards;
• Participate in follow-up meetings, and refreshers;
• Develop and present a lesson and hands-on activity  based upon the information learned at the Institute, in a format for other trainers to use.
• Submit an annual enrollment report in our online database, detailing the number of students trained, hours of instruction, and types of courses offered using Institute curriculum or techniques; and
• Provide feedback to the GreatEST Institute evaluators on the impact of the Institute on teaching and learning.
• Participant Name*
  First Last
• Applicant Certification/Digital Signature:*
  • I accept the terms

Professional Behavior

The workshop application is a contractual agreement, part of which is the requirement to practice professional behavior during the workshop. Failure to behave professionally will result in the withdrawal of stipends/reimbursements and/or expulsion from the Institute. That behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Participants MUST inform the National PETE staff of any medical conditions that may impact participation in the Institute.
• Attend all sessions and activities.
• Work as team member. During the scheduled, drills participants will be put in different roles, sometimes as a leader, sometimes not. Participants need to listen and respect all team mates.
• Do not engage in peripheral discussions during presentations.
• Do not impose on a presenter’s time by engaging in lengthy discussion; time for questions are scheduled during each presentation.
• Treat all workshop presenters, staff, and participants with respect and professionalism. Constructive dialogue is an integral part of this workshop; negative criticism and prolonged discussion of areas of disagreement are not.
• Honor the requirements of the Institute concerning dress, personal protective equipment, security, and safety-related precautions.
• Punctuality for scheduled events is not just a sign of respect and professionalism; it is a requirement for successful completion of GreatEST Institute and post-Institute activities.
• Participants agree to adhere to NPETE’s Sexual Harassment Policies (provided prior to attendance).

Dress

In general during the workshop, dress will be casual. No formal workshop events are planned. Please wear attire appropriate to be out in the field. For safety purposes, closed shoes will be required unless otherwise approved. Personal protective equipment will be provided as necessary. Other items you are advised to pack:

• Rain gear (we will be doing all activities rain or shine),
• A hat,
• Sunglasses
• Sun block
• Hand Sanitizer
• Mosquito repellant
• A water bottle
• Face Masks are optional

Travel

Travel arrangements to and from Davenport, Iowa are the responsibility of participants. Cost of travel by air or through mileage reimbursement will be paid by National PETE up to a maximum of $720.00 and $300 for car rental.  Applicants are responsible for their airfare purchase even if they must withdraw from the Institute and cancel or change flights.

Lodging

During the Institute, everyone, unless other arrangements are approved by NPETE, will stay at the Home2 Suites by Hilton, 975 Utica Ridge Place, Bettendorf, IA 52722 PH: 563-345-1130. Each participant will be provided their own room. National PETE will make hotel reservations for you, and hotel room and tax will be billed to the National PETE master account. However, you will need a credit card to secure your room at registration, and to cover all other incidentals (for which you are responsible – National PETE will not cover any incidentals). Reservation codes will be provided to each Participant individually. Upon approval please coordinate with Hilary Kesseler, NPETE at hkesseler@nationalpete.org with your arrival/departure dates. **Note accepted participants are expected to Arrive the Sunday prior to the start date, with the course ending Saturday.

Payment for lodging outside of the workshop timeframe or for non-participating companions will be the responsibility of the participant.

Meals

A registration fee of $50 is charged to participants (reimbursed on travel forms) to cover cost of snacks and beverages during training. This includes one on site lunch provided. All other meals, including those during travel, will be reimbursed on a per diem basis. Participants will need to submit a reimbursement form no later than 30 days following the end of the Institute. These will be provided at the Institute.

Schedule

Participants must arrive by Sunday May 12, 2024. The Institute starts first thing Monday morning at 8:00 AM Central Daylight Time. Participants are responsible for attending all workshop activities as outlined in the agenda (to be announced). The training day runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If Institute objectives for the day are not completed, by 5:00PM, the day may be extended to as late as 6:00 PM. Participants will be able to depart on the last day of the Institute no earlier than 1:00PM on Saturday. You MUST be in attendance for the ENTIRE INSTUTUTE for completion. Please be aware when booking return flights allowing at least 2 hours prior to departing to the Quad Cities Airport (MLI) from training center.

All training activities are conducted at Scott Community College (EHS Training Center) 500 Belmont Road, Bettenforf, IA, 52722

For questions, please contact Hilary Kesseler, NPETE Office Manager @ hkesseler@maine.rr.com

You can download the full agreement for your reference.

Prerequisites upon Acceptance

• A signed document from your physician stating that you are capable of wearing respiratory protection
• Medical Waiver Form
• Complete the National PETE Waste Site Worker Online Course
• Complete the FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 Course
• Complete the FEMA IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction Course