MSCC5 CCTV Sewer Inspection Training Course

Course overview

The programme is designed to underpin the process of sewer condition assessment identifying the need for repair and the selection of the most appropriate techniques. Delegates will be able to build on the following knowledge and skills:

• The best practice requirements for sewer CCTV inspection,
• Correctly identify and classify features and defects in drains and sewers,
• Correctly complete sewer inspection reports to a recognised international standard,
• The importance of correctly commissioning and interpreting sewer investigations,
• Monitoring the quality of CCTV inspection work.

Who can benefit?

Delegates may include those needing to develop their understanding of drains and sewer condition assessment and their professional skills in commissioning CCTV surveys and rehabilitation programs, to support their current role or future career. For example, Wastewater Engineers; Strategy Managers and CCTV Contractors to name a few. 

Participants may also be drawn from any area of business or service where drain and sewer condition assessment impacts on their decision making. For example, local Government officers and engineers; consultant engineers; sewer CCTV contractors; and sewer rehabilitation managers.

Training outline

• Introduction to CCTV inspection: this module looks at the origins of sewer networks and the role of condition assessment plays in maintaining their performance.
• Background to technical issues in sewers: looks at issues that impact on sewer performance and which defects are typically associated with these failures.
• Overview of condition categorisation: covers the structure of the MSCC classification system.
• Coding forms – Asset or Header Information: looks at the essential MSCC requirements for asset data collection.
• Pipeline Condition Information - reporting requirements principles: looks at the essential MSCC requirements for pipeline condition collection.
• Sewer condition classification codes: 4 sub-modules explain the different categories of observations and how they are applied: Structural Defects; Service Defects; Construction Features; Miscellaneous Features
• Manhole codes: covers the observations and defects associated with manholes and chambers.
• Course Assessment – Defect Recognition and Identification: delegates will complete an assessment at the end of the course in which they are required to identify and classify features and defects in drains and sewers.

Note: this course can only be delivered to those using the MSCC5 coding system in regions outside the UK. For those using EN13508 (European code), please enquire about our EN13508 CCTV Sewer Inspection Training Course via the form at the end of this page.