This online course will help you prepare for CISEC, Inc.’s 3½-hour nationwide Full certification or its In-Training” exam.  They are meant to be a training guide and CISEC, Inc. does not make any claim that it represents everything covered in the examinations since questions exist that may only be answered by gaining field experience. There are four modules to this course.

Module 1: EPA Rules and Regulations

The purpose of this module is to ensure inspectors understand EPA and the Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements and how they are applicable to inspections.  Participants will evaluate EPA’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) as it applies to inspector duties and obligations.

Course Level: Intermediate

Items for this module will include (but are not limited to):

General Information

1. Clean Water Act
2. EPA Worksheets

EPA’s 2017 CGP Inspector Obligations

1. Introduction
2. Stormwater Control Requirements
3. Site Inspection Requirements
4. Corrective Actions Requirements

Module 2: Background of an Inspector

In this module, participants will learn the importance of what is recommended for an inspector's background and how this will help them keep a site in compliance with EPA requirements. An important topic covered with be an inspector’s assessment of a SWPPP.  In addition, participants will see how assessing past experiences will improve the inspection process.

Items for this Module will include (but not limited to):

Definitions

1. Erosion
2. Sediment
3. Sedimentation

General Information

1. Topographic Assessments
2. Hydrology
3. Use of Flocculants

Assessing a SWPPP

1. Narrative
2. S&EC Drawings
3. Important Requirements

CISEC Code of Ethics

Module 3: Inspecting BMPs

This module will provide the necessary tools for inspecting BMPs found on land development, vertical/big box construction, and linear projects. Participants will learn about inspecting installed sediment and erosion control measures, whether the BMPs are functioning in a correct manner, and assess BMP limitations. In addition, information will be provided on inspecting storage areas where potential pollution problems may occur and assessing whether new BMPs need to be added or whether existing structures can be removed.

Items for this Module will include (but are not limited to):

Writing Inspection and Corrective Action Reports

Sediment Control BMPs

1. Barriers
2. Sediment Containment Systems
3. Erosion Control BMPs
4. Limitations
5. Inspection Worksheets

Erosion Control BMPs

1. Structural Methods
2. Use of Vegetation
3.  Mulches and RECPs
4. Wind Erosion
5. Limitations
6. Inspection Worksheets

Hazardous and Waste Material

Module 4: Conducting Construction Site Inspections

This module covers the basic duties of an inspector by conducting a “virtual” tour of a construction site. Participants will reinforce their role and responsibilities as inspectors to meet EPA Phase I and Phase II requirements. The module will include “hands-on” exercises on documenting, communicating, reading SWPPPs and S&EC plans, writing reports, interacting with fellow participants, and assessing what to look for on a construction site.

Items for this Module will include (but are not limited to):

         Inspection Requirements and Responsibilities

         Assessing Inspection Reports

         Conducting “Virtual Tour” Site Inspections:

Before Construction and During Grading Conditions

During  Construction and After Construction Conditions

         Writing Inspection and Corrective Action Reports

At the completion of both courses in this package, you will receive 6.5 Professional Development Hours of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org

The purpose of this module is to ensure inspectors understand EPA and the Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements and how they are applicable to inspections.  Participants will evaluate EPA’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) as it applies to inspector duties and obligations.

Course Level: Intermediate

Items for this module will include (but are not limited to):

General Information

1.     Clean Water Act

2.     EPA Worksheets

EPA’s 2017 CGP Inspector Obligations

1.     Introduction

2.     Stormwater Control Requirements

3.     Site Inspection Requirements

4.     Corrective Actions Requirements

At the completion of this course you will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org

In this module, participants will learn the importance of what is recommended for an inspector's background and how this will help them keep a site in compliance with EPA requirements. An important topic covered with be an inspector’s assessment of a SWPPP.  In addition, participants will see how assessing past experiences will improve the inspection process.

Course Level: Intermediate

Items for this Module will include (but not limited to):

Definitions

1.     Erosion

2.     Sediment

3.     Sedimentation

General Information

1.     Topographic Assessments

2.     Hydrology

3.     Use of Flocculants

Assessing a SWPPP

1.     Narrative

2.     S&EC Drawings

3.     Important Requirements

CISEC Code of Ethics

At the completion of this course you will receive 1 Professional Development Hour of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org

This module will provide the necessary tools for inspecting BMPs found on land development, vertical/big box construction, and linear projects. Participants will learn about inspecting installed sediment and erosion control measures, whether the BMPs are functioning in a correct manner, and assess BMP limitations. In addition, information will be provided on inspecting storage areas where potential pollution problems may occur and assessing whether new BMPs need to be added or whether existing structures can be removed.

Course Level: Intermediate

Items for this Module will include (but are not limited to):

Writing Inspection and Corrective Action Reports

Sediment Control BMPs

1.    Barriers

2.    Sediment Containment Systems

3.    Erosion Control BMPs

4.    Limitations

5.    Inspection Worksheets

Erosion Control BMPs

1.    Structural Methods

2.    Use of Vegetation

3.    Mulches and RECPs

4.    Wind Erosion

5.    Limitations

6.    Inspection Worksheets

Hazardous and Waste Material

At the completion of this course you will receive 2.5 Professional Development Hours of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org

This module covers the basic duties of an inspector by conducting a “virtual” tour of a construction site. Participants will reinforce their role and responsibilities as inspectors to meet EPA Phase I and Phase II requirements. The module will include “hands-on” exercises on documenting, communicating, reading SWPPPs and S&EC plans, writing reports, interacting with fellow participants, and assessing what to look for on a construction site.

Course Level: Intermediate

Items for this Module will include (but are not limited to):

         Inspection Requirements and Responsibilities

         Assessing Inspection Reports

         Conducting “Virtual Tour” Site Inspections:

During  Construction and After Construction Conditions

Before Construction and During Grading Conditions

         Writing Inspection and Corrective Action Reports

At the completion of this course you will receive 2.5 Professional Development Hours of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org