OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>OSC</strong> Readiness Training Program <strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Assessing Vapor Intrusion from Ground Water and Soil to Indoor Air<br />
Instructors: Helen Dawson, EPA Region 8<br />
Kerry Guy, EPA Region 8<br />
David Mickunas, EPA ERT<br />
This 4-hour advanced course focused on the technical issues that <strong>OSC</strong>s should consider when evaluating<br />
whether vapors from a subsurface contaminant source intrude into inhabited buildings and pose an<br />
unacceptable risk to human health. The course included the following topics:<br />
• An overview of the vapor intrusion conceptual model.<br />
• A presentation on national issues that impact vapor intrusion assessment.<br />
• Case studies in which <strong>OSC</strong>s have evaluated the vapor intrusion pathway.<br />
• A detailed discussion of sampling issues and available assessment tools.<br />
• Mitigation options for vapor intrusion.<br />
The instructional methodology for this course included lectures, case studies, and question and answer<br />
sessions.<br />
Participation and Average Grade<br />
Number of Participants Who<br />
Pre-registered<br />
Number of Participants Who<br />
Signed Course Roster<br />
Number of <strong>Evaluation</strong><br />
Forms Submitted<br />
Average<br />
Grade<br />
60 58 35 4*<br />
* The grade displayed is the average of the grades provided on the evaluation forms, where<br />
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, and 5 = Excellent.<br />
Summary of <strong>Evaluation</strong> Results<br />
100%<br />
75%<br />
50%<br />
25%<br />
0%<br />
Overall, the presentation<br />
of the course was<br />
appropriate for my level<br />
of experience.<br />
The content of the<br />
course is relevant to my<br />
job responsibilities.<br />
The course had a good<br />
balance of lecture<br />
material, visual aids,<br />
case studies, and<br />
discussion time.<br />
The handout materials<br />
were clear, legible, and<br />
helpful.<br />
The course materials will<br />
be useful as a reference<br />
for my job.<br />
This course should<br />
continue to be offered at<br />
future training programs.<br />
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A<br />
The pie chart below illustrates the percentages of students for the training course by job title. EPA <strong>OSC</strong>s<br />
and other regional removal and emergency response support staff represented 47 percent of the students.<br />
Eight members of the RSC attended this course.<br />
C-16 Comments about Individual Training Courses
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