Why Choose Compliance Assurance Associates?

The introduction of virtual reality (VR) Method 9 training enables field certification to be performed using a VR platform. It's timesaving, efficient, and convenient.

Many smoke readers can complete certification in about 15 minutes.

The digital field certification process shortens the time students are away from work. Students attend a smoke school and certify on their phone. Everything is digital: smoke school sign-in, test runs, grading, and certification proof.

Most smoke schools are completed in one day. Most test runs are completed in under an hour.

CAA's self-paced lecture is convenient for students and your organization. Students can take the course at their convenience and at their own pace.

The self-paced lecture is TCEQ-approved, has comprehensive resources, and has garnered positive feedback from students.

CAA's use of technology for visible emissions training enables your organization to administer employees, enrollments, and maintain a digital library of certifications. CAA's VEO-APP reduces the complexity of Title V requirements and allows for comprehensive records of stacks, facilities, and readings.

• Field and certification records available online 24/7.
• Certifications are supported by a digital chain of custody.
• Digital field records include student test run results, photo ID, and signature.
• Smoke trailer data stored digitally.
• Self-paced lecture data available per student, including questions, answers, and pages visited.

With over 60 years of combined experience, CAA personnel know the art and the science behind visible emissions observations (VEO). We understand what it takes to be certified for VEO, and why it is important to understand the concepts behind the VEO observations.

For two decades, CAA has taught smoke school students the principles behind opacity training, not just how to pass a run. We teach. We train. We never provide hints. By teaching concepts, the certification process is made easy, and the observations definitive and defensible.

• Digital technology eliminates the majority of waiting time. Stable smoke, reliable smoke generators, and rapid setup further decrease student wait time.
• Digital grading provides students with immediate feedback on incorrect answers.
• An online, self-paced lecture course provides convenience and ensures an understanding of underlying concepts.
• Field managers (proctors) at every class ensure testing integrity and smooth class operation.
• Immediate Method 9 certification proof is provided; certifications are available online 24/7.
• No residuals or dust are left at our smoke school sites.

• Virtual smoke school functionality, in-person digital field certification, and the online visible emissions course result in less employee time away from work.
• Email reminders prevent certification lapse.
• Comprehensive smoke school data and lecture results are available online.
• CAA's VEO-APP streamlines Title V requirements, provides digital records of opacity observations, and manages Method 9 certification records and readers.