Lecture and Field Sessions Designed for Understanding VEO

CAA creates competent opacity readers who can perform defensible readings.

• CAA puts emphasis on understanding the concepts behind VEO, not just how to pass a field test.
• Practice runs are performed to ensure student competency.
• Field proctors are present at every class to help troubleshoot issues, monitor students, and assist in general operations.
• Lecture certifications are always in-person and comply with Method 9 and are complete, comprehensive, and concise.

Reliable Equipment. Stable Smoke. Less Waiting.

CAA is meticulous about equipment maintenance resulting in stable smoke and less class delays than our competitors.

• Stable smoke with 100% opacity.
• Built-in redundancy avoids downtime.
• Real-time audits are performed on site to ensure data and operational quality.

Quick Setup. Fast Administration. Immediate Certification Proof.

CAA's seasoned staff, integrated equipment controls, and web technology make CAA the most efficient smoke school in the industry.

• All of CAA's smoke generators have built-in control rooms, resulting in a short set-up time.
• Pre-registered students get immediate proof of certification.
• New developments in CAA's web-based student administration streamline several field operations, reducing student wait time.
• Proctors at every field session keeps the certification process running smoothly and quickly.

New Exclusive Digital Technology Increases Efficiency of Field Runs

CAA’s exclusive proprietary data acquisition (DAQ) and digital touch screen charting system increases run efficiency and decreases student wait time.

• The DAQ provides a consistent, stable, and faster readout to the operator, resulting in faster run times.
• Digital processes saves time previously spent documenting points by hand and manually creating a master answer sheet.
• The DAQ eliminates waiting due to paper jams, pen issues, and the need to reload the paper or pen.

Private Smoke Schools

Compliance Assurance Associates, Inc. (CAA) will come to your facility to conduct a smoke school for your employees. CAA will customize schedules and class details to meet your needs.

If you have 10-15 employees to train, the private school option may be the most cost effective Method 9 training you can invest in.

The price is lower than you would probably expect. The costs and hassles related to travel, per diem, overtime and shift scheduling are eliminated when CAA hosts a private smoke school at your facility.

Additionally, CAA offers the option to invite public attendees to defray your costs.