Comprised of unique and proprietary codes, NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program provides a universal language to identify pipeline defects and conditions. Combined with the Manhole and Lateral Assessment Certification programs, NASSCO offers the education and training to ultimately provide data necessary for asset management and the holistic maintenance and rehabilitation of the entire underground system.

While PACP continues to grow in both awareness and practice, it is important to know that the codes developed are — and will remain — the intellectual property of NASSCO. There has been a growing trend recently for industry products, services and software to incorporate PACP codes without NASSCO’s knowledge or approval. Whenever PACP is used in software that utilizes the codes or is incorporated into non-NASSCO training programs, it must be licensed by NASSCO.

While most vendors comply, and we are grateful for those who see the value in PACP, some vendors don’t bother to obtain licensing of the PACP codes. If you are asked to purchase a product that promotes NASSCO’s PACP codes as part of a solution, please make sure the product or service you are purchasing has been properly and legally licensed through NASSCO.

On the bright side, it is not uncommon for a product name that becomes universally known to be used generically. A great example of this is Kleenex. Because of its popularity, awareness and market share, the word “Kleenex” is often used to describe a tissue when, in fact, it is a unique and protected brand. Another example is Q-Tip, which has become the common term for cotton swabs. So, while PACP becoming a well-known term for a system that properly identifies defects and conditions is not a bad thing, illegal use of it is.

As we work to maintain the integrity of PACP, please notify NASSCO of any improper use of our PACP or other products you may become aware of so that we may continue to set high standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. 

Get the EDge  Training and Continuing Education Courses

PACP TRAINING 

May 3, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: LACP, MACP, PACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 4, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: ITCP - CIPP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

May 5, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 5, 9 a.m. CST

Houston, TX

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Steve Henning

281-615-8201 • stevehenning01@yahoo.com

May 10, 9 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: LACP, MACP, PACP

Trainer: Chris Peake

443-504-5501 • chris.sewertraining@gmail.com

May 11, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

May 11, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: LACP, MACP, PACP

Trainer: Jerry Weimer

513-659-5008 • jerryweimerconsulting@gmail.com

May 12, 8 a.m. EST

Lawrenceville, GA

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: John Jones

678-527-4212 • plumblineconsultant@gmail.com

May 13, 8 a.m. PST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 17, 8 a.m. MST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: PACP, LACP, MACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 18, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

May 19, 8 a.m. MST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: PACP, LACP, MACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 24, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

May 25, 8 a.m. EST

Bloomingdale, FL

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

May 26, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: LACP, MACP, PACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

June 1, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: LACP, MACP, PACP

Trainer: Lindsey Sylvester

603-606-4436 • lindsey.sylvester@wright-pierce.com

June 1, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: ITCP - CIPP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

June 2, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

June 7, 9 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: PACP, LACP, MACP

Trainer: Ed Carpenetti

443-930-3591 • ecarpenettipsu@gmail.com

June 8, 8 a.m. EST

Virtual Classroom Training

Includes: MACP, PACP, LACP

Trainer: Michael Lukas

813-504-3663 • mjlukas20@gmail.com

June 8, 8 a.m. CST

Naperville, IL

Includes: ITCP - Manhole Rehabilitation

Trainer: Tim Back

513-253-8461 • timbacktwo@gmail.com