Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP Certificate)


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Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP�)


The 8-hour CPSWPP� online stormwater training and certification educates and certifies individuals to prepare Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Professionals certified as a CPSWPPP� are also certified to implement and inspect sites for stormwater compliance.

This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).



Outcomes:


This CPSWPPP certification class will provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of all aspects of erosion and sediment control so the CPSWPPP certified person can:
  • Make proper and informed decisions on the information to include in the preparation of a compliant SWPPP;
  • Measure the design needs of the site due to soils, type and size of construction project and fundamentals of proper erosion and sediment control design techniques;
  • Describe and understand proper installation, maintenance and inspection of best management practices;
  • Assess a construction site to determine proper stormwater compliance and provide assistance to the construction workers how to maintain a compliant stormwater site;
  • Understand the teamwork and communication necessary between owner, operators, and SWPPP designer so the site stays in compliance throughout the construction project.
The intended users of this training include civil engineers, environmental engineers, architects, landscape architects, and construction estimators.



Assessment:


The classes are broken up into course modules. After the student completes a course module they are given an exam. If they do not pass the exam with 75% or greater, they must repeat the module and a new exam is given. Students may repeat the modules and exams as often as needed.

Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)
Course Outline


Module 1

Federal Construction General Permit

This online course module covers the history of the Clean Water Act and NPDES Program; what is covered under the Construction General Permit; who should obtain the Construction General Permit; how to obtain coverage under the Construction General Permit; the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP); site inspections; termination of the permit coverage; and standard permit conditions. Module 2

Basics of Erosion and Sediment Control

This online course module covers erosion and how it occurs; impacts of erosion on the environment and the economy; the erosion and sedimentation process; the factors that effect erosion; and the ten basic principles of erosion and sediment control. Module 3

Erosion Control

Erosion Control

This computer based course module covers information on vegetation establishment; topsoil and fertilizers; mulch and compost; rolled erosion control devices; and surface roughening.Module 4

Sediment Control

This computer based course module covers proper installation and placement of silt fence; check dams; wattles; inlet protection; pond types; outlet structures; flocculants; dewatering; and turbidity barriers. Module 5

Pollution Prevention

This web-based course module covers good housekeeping, management of solid waste, sanitary waste, and hazardous waste; concrete washout; dust control; and construction exits.Module 6

How to Inspect a Construction Site

This web-based course module covers inspection rules and protocol; reviewing the SWPPP for compliance; forms in the SWPPP; updating the SWPPP; site inspections of best management practices (BMPs): proper installation and maintenance of devices; and documentation of inspections. Module 7

How to Write a SWPPP

This online stormwater training course module covers the proper life cycle of a construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP); gathering the information needed; how to prepare the Construction General Permit application (NOI); documents and forms; site maps and details; and proper design procedures.

Contact Hours: 8