An application for approval of a training course(s) associated with a correspondence, CD-Rom, web based, or technology based format must be relevant to the water or wastewater treatment field and include the following information:
- Course Title and Summary – a brief overview of the course describing the course topic, areas of course concentration, learning objectives of the course, and goals of the instructor pertaining to the course development should be discussed.
- Course Contact Time – an illustration of the material to be covered related to the testing mechanics for amount of ceu credits proposed for the training course. Describe the tracking and monitoring function of the course, verification of students participation in the course, and illustrate the LMS (Learning Management System) utilized for the self-study course.
- Course Location – provide the location of the training course or URL of course availability.
- Course Relevancy – indicate whether this course content applies to drinking water, wastewater, or both.
- Prerequisites – discussion of any skills or knowledge, research or studies, and supplemental material required prior to taking the course.
- Learning Objectives – what the student should obtain and retain from taking this course. List three objectives which the course developer hopes to accomplish with this training course.
- Course Testing – provide description of testing mechanic of the student retention in the course, how the testing is conducted, and validation of the testing procedure.
- Instructor Experience and Qualifications – summary of the subject matter expert experience within the water and wastewater industry, license held, educational background, and knowledge concerning the training course.
- References and Training Materials – list references and published materials required or utilized in the training course. Provide URL and links to web based resources for students to utilize for further knowledge basis exercises and self-study.
- Copy of Course Material – provide final draft copy of course, material, visual illustrations and examples, and supplemental information utilized in the training course.
- Certificate of Completion – provide sample copy of Certificate of Completion to be issued to all students upon completion of the training course.
- Listing of Course with Approved Training Sponsor: name of organization, association, technical school, academy, or group sponsoring the course. List their approved FUSE Training Sponsor number.