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Erosion & Sediment Control Training & Site Supervision

 

  

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)

Training and Certification and Re-certification Requirements

 

  1. The course shall teach the  construction stormwater pollution prevention guidance provided in the most recent version of:
    1. The Washington State Dept. of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, or
    2. The  Washington State Dept. of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington, or

    3. Other equivalent stormwater management manuals approved by Ecology.

 

  1. Upon completion of course, each attendee shall receive an 8 ½ x 11” certificate and a wallet-sized card that certifies completion of the course.  Certification shall remain valid for three years. Recertification may be obtained by completing the 8-hour refresher course or by re-taking the initial 16-hour training course.

 

  1. The initial certification course shall be a minimum of 16 hours (with a reasonable time allowance for lunch, breaks, and travel to and from field) and include a field element and test.
    1. The field element must familiarize students with the proper installation, maintenance and inspection of common erosion and sediment control BMPs including, but not limited to, blankets, check dams, silt fence, straw mulch, plastic, and seeding.  
    2. The test shall be open book and a passing score is not required for certification. Upon completion of the test, the correct answers shall be provided and discussed. 

 

  1. The re-certification refresher course shall be a minimum of 8 hours and include a test.
    1. The refresher course shall include:

                                                               i.      Applicable updates to the Stormwater Management Manual that is used to teach the course, including new or updated BMPs; and

                                                             ii.      Applicable changes to the NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities. 

    1. The refresher course test shall be open book and a passing score is not required for certification. Upon completion of the test, the correct answers shall be provided and discussed. 
    2. The refresher course may be taught using an alternative format (e.g. internet, CD ROM, etc.) if the module is approved by Ecology. 

 

Required Course Elements

 

The training must cover the following:

 

  1. Erosion and Sedimentation Impacts

a.       Examples/Case studies

 

  1. Erosion and Sedimentation Processes

a.       Definitions

b.      Types of erosion

c.       Sedimentation

                                                               i.      Basic settling concepts

                                                             ii.      Problems with clays/turbidity

 

  1. Factors Influencing Erosion Potential

a.       Soil

b.      Vegetation

c.       Topography

d.      Climate

 

  1. Regulatory Requirements

a.       NPDES - Construction Stormwater General Permit      

b.      Local requirements and permits

c.       Other regulatory requirements

           

  1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

a.       SWPPP is a living document – should be revised as necessary

b.      12 Elements of a SWPPP; discuss suggested BMPs (with examples)

1.      Mark Clearing Limits

2.      Establish Construction Access

3.      Control Flow Rates

4.      Install Sediment Controls (discuss chemical treatment)

5.      Stabilize Soils

6.      Protect Slopes

7.      Protect Drain Inlets

8.      Stabilize Channels and Outlets

9.      Control Pollutants

10.  Control De-watering

11.  Maintain BMPs

12.  Manage the Project

 

6.      Monitoring/Reporting/Recordkeeping

a.       Site inspections/visual monitoring

                                                         i.            disturbed areas

                                                       ii.            BMPs

                                                      iii.            stormwater discharge points

b.         Water quality sampling/analysis

                                                         i.            Turbidity

                                                       ii.            pH

c.          Monitoring frequency

                                                         i.            Set by NPDES permit

                                                       ii.            Inactive sites - reduced frequency

d.            Adaptive Management

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