Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Qualified SWPPP Practitioner - QSP

Why Should You Take This Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Course?

Rainfall can cause many problems for construction sites. Runoff water can flow through stockpiled construction material or across disturbed soil areas and pick up pollutants or sediment. The runoff typically ends up in streams or rivers that flow to the ocean. With critical changes in requirements under the new EPA Construction General Permit, construction site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) must be developed following the requirements of the EPA or applicable state and describe the specific conditions of the site and plans for development.

California State Water Resources Control Board - In California, dischargers whose projects disturb one or more acres of soil or whose projects disturb less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of development that in total disturbs one or more acres, are required to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity - Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ. Construction activity subject to this permit includes clearing, grading and disturbances to the ground such as stockpiling, or excavation, but does not include regular maintenance activities performed to restore the original line, grade, or capacity of the facility.

The Construction General Permit requires the development and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP should contain a site map(s) which shows the construction site perimeter, existing and proposed buildings, lots, roadways, storm water collection and discharge points, general topography both before and after construction, and drainage patterns across the project. The SWPPP must list Best Management Practices (BMPs) the discharger will use to protect storm water runoff and the placement of those BMPs. Additionally, the SWPPP must contain a visual monitoring program; a chemical monitoring program for "non-visible" pollutants to be implemented if there is a failure of BMPs; and a sediment monitoring plan if the site discharges directly to a water body listed on the 303(d) list for sediment. Section A of the Construction General Permit describes the elements that must be contained in a SWPPP.

Course Duration:  Take this 2-day Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) course to become the stormwater professional responsible for implementing the SWPPP. The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) course is an overview and review of necessary forms and regulations governing pollution caused by stormwater, especially implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). This course describes the SWPPP development process and provides helpful guidance and tips for implementing an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan on your construction site. A more detailed explanation of what is covered in this class can be found in our course syllabus. 

What is the difference between a QSD and a QSP? 

A QSP implements a SWPPP plan while a QSD prepares it. A QSD can perform the same functions as a QSP except a QSP cannot perform the QSD certification items.

How do I become a QSD or QSP?

Syllabus

DAY ONE

Introduction and Course Agenda

Module 1: Training Overview and Regulations

1. Agenda and Learning Objectives

2. Acronyms and Key Terminology

3. History and Background of Regulations

4. General Permit Structure

5. The Fact Sheet

6. Significant Changes

7. The Order

8. Activities Covered Under the CGP

9. Activities Not Covered Under the CGP

10. The Attachments

11. The CSMP

12. Review Exercises

Module 2: Erosion Theory

1. Agenda and Learning Objectives

2. The Erosion Process

3. Turbidity v. Sedimentation

4. Tools

5. Erosion Prediction Models

6. Review Exercises

Module 3: SWPPP Implementation

1. Agenda and Learning Objectives

2. Resources

3. SWPPP Requirements

     a. Traditional Projects - Section XIV

     b. LUPs – Per Attachment A

     c. SWPPP Basics

4. BMP Implementation and Maintenance

5. Inspection Maintenance & Repair

     a. Traditional Projects

     b. LUPs - Minimums per Attachment A

     c. Recommended Inspection Tools

6. Rain Event Action Plan (REAP)

7. Active Treatment Systems (ATS)

8. Review Exercises

DAY TWO

Module 4: Construction Site Monitoring

Section 1: Site Monitoring

1. Risk and Monitoring

2. Construction Site Monitoring Plans and Monitoring and Reporting Programs

3. Description of Monitoring Requirements

4. Factors to Consider in Selecting Monitoring Locations

5. Water Quality Parameters

6. Sampling Methodologies

7. Measurement and Analysis

8. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

9. Preparing for and Conducting Sampling

10. Interpreting Your Results

Section 2: Advanced (Active) Treatment Systems – ATS

1. Permit Required Monitoring

2. ATS Visual Monitoring

3. Maintaining Monitoring Records

4. ATS Reporting

5. Review Exercises

Module 5: Reporting

1. Agenda and Learning Objectives

2. Using SMARTS

     a. Roles and responsibilities    

3. Reporting

     a. Requirements

     b. Timing

4. NAL Exceedance Reports

5. NEL Violation Reports

6. Annual Reports

7. Review Exercises