QSP & QSD Training Course for the California Construction General Permit

Construction Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)

The QSD process also requires an underlying credential. See our FAQ page for more info.

Your 3-day review of the California Construction General Permit with a focus on:

Understanding the Permit and passing the QSP/QSD exam
Managing the stormwater plan (SWPPP)
Inspecting and Reporting
Sampling stormwater
Understanding erosion and sediment control and other Best Management Practices
Roles and responsibilities for project compliance
Developing a SWPPP
Risk assessment
Bioassessment
Post construction standards
Erosivity Waivers of the Permit
Notice of Intent, Change of Information, Notice of Termination and other Permit Registration Documents
An introduction to the 2022 CGP
And much more

Adult learning approaches have been incorporated into the training program and may include:

Hands on demonstrations where appropriate (i.e. sampling, risk assessment)
Visuals from actual construction sites to better demonstrate implementation
Direct citations of permit requirements
Interactive learning Individual problem solving and comparisons
Unique handouts; take away customized documents
KWL for each course day; pre/post assessments

Online course is via Zoom and you are provided with preparation documents and with the Course Materials via Dropbox upon your enrollment.

AFTER PURCHASE, REGISTRANT WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH COURSE MATERIALS; ALLOW 24 HOURS (CHECK THE JUNK MAIL FOLDER IF NOT RECEIVED)

You are required to attend our prescheduled connectivity check via Zoom prior to the first day of the course.

Online or In-Person Deliveries

Additional information on our Terms of Service page »

“David Franklin made my QSP/QSD experience interesting, informative and entertaining. Glad I chose him as my instructor.” Student

David Franklin & Jerry Pitt

Instructors

*** DAVID FRANKLIN is a nationwide presenter & award-winning landscape professional with over 35 years experience in the Green Industry, including 20 years in the construction site erosion control and industrial stormwater quality sectors. He has worked on stormwater issues as a consultant, specifier, SWPPP writer/manager, contractor, sampling technician and inspector on projects including vineyards, mines & quarries, river restoration, freeway & railroad and home construction as well as industrial facilities for petroleum transportation, waste transfer stations, marinas and national laboratories etc. *** JERRY PITT and David Franklin co-teach and co-consult on many projects... as they have for many years. Associate Instructor Jerome Pitt has many areas of expertise including: • Training – Stormwater Regulations: Construction; Municipal; Industrial • Volunteer stream monitoring / Environmental Education • TMDL/WLA Development and Modeling, and much more.