Level 1
- Introduction
- Registration Information
- Agenda
- Training Class Schedule
- Course Registration
- Certification List
Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training Program for Construction Sites
Construction Exit Installation
Sediment Basin With Dewatering
With and Without Erosion Protection
Muddy Water From Construction
Unstabilized Construction Site Discharge
Stream Protection With Silt Fence
Slope Protection Application Demonstration
Steep Slope Stormwater Management
Installing Erosion Blanket
Construction Exit Track-out
Storm Water Detention Pond
Bad Silt Fence Installation
Concentrated Flow at Silt Fence
Dam Failure at Outlet Pipe
Untreated Construction Site Dewatering
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The Level I Fundamentals workshop is a 1-day foundation-building course for individuals involved in land-disturbing activities and is intended for contractors, developers, inspection and enforcement personnel from all levels of government, plan preparers, reviewers, designers and engineers. The Fundamentals course aims to build a solid working knowledge of erosion and sedimentation processes and practices. Topics include: Revised Construction General Permit (CGP) and related SWPPP requirements; function, installation, limitations, inspection and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs); roles of local officials and state government agencies involved in the permitting process; and basic hydrologic and erosion processes. The Level I course is required for all persons responsible for inspection of construction sites covered under the TDEC CGP. The Level I Fundamentals workshop provides a TNEPSC certificate with seven (7) hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) credit upon successful completion of the short Course Certification Exam. The Level I certificate is valid for three full years following the year that the certificate was issued.
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TDEC Training Workshop
Level 1 - Fundamentals of Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Construction Sites
This is a foundation-building course intended for individuals involved in land-disturbing activities covered by TDEC's Construction General Permit: inspection and enforcement personnel from all levels of government, plan preparers and reviewers, and designers and engineers. This course aims to build a solid working knowledge of erosion and sedimentation processes and practices.
Training Locations/Directions: Click Here
Current Training Schedule: Click Here
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: • To become familiar with the state agencies involved with erosion prevention and sediment control. • To gain an understanding of the erosion process and hydrologic cycle. • To become familiar with the NPDES construction storm water permitting process. • To become familiar with common structural erosion and sediment control practices. • To gain a better understanding of the impact of erosion on Tennessee's natural resources. • To gain an understanding of Best Management Practices for erosion prevention and sediment control on construction sites.
Prerequisites: No formal requirements.
Materials needed: You will be provided with a copy of the current edition of the Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook: A Guide to the Protection of State Waters through the use of Best Management Practices during Land Disturbing Activities.
Certification: All Level 1 workshop participants are required to take a course completion exam in order to be awarded PDH credit and a Certification Card.
PDHs: 7.0 hours
Times: Registration 7:30-8:00 a.m.; Class 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Exam 4:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and break refreshments will be provided.
Cost: $250
Special Note: This course is a prerequisite for the Level 2 course "Design Principles for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control on Construction Sites."
Registration: Registration is limited. Early registration and payment are strongly encouraged. To register complete the Level 1 registration form and hit the submit button. Confirmation of registration will be emailed. If you have any questions regarding registration or course content, contact the TNEPSC program by email click here.
Cancellation Policy: In the event you are unable to attend the workshop you registered for, attendee substitutions are allowed and encouraged. We will issue full refunds for cancellations made five (5) working days prior to the workshop. Due to heavy demand for limited workshop seats, no refunds will be issued thereafter and no-show registrants will not be refunded. Requested transfers may be made to another scheduled workshop for a $50 transfer fee charge. The transfer request must be submitted 48 hours prior to the course.
Certification confirmation: Successful course completion and certification are achieved after receipt of registration fee, course attendance, and passing the Course Completion Exam. Names of certified participants are normally posted within a week following the course on the EPSC Level 1 Certification Listing website: www.tnepsc.org. Within a month, all participants are officially notified by letter, regarding their certification or recertification status (with Certification cards included for successful participants), along with earned Professional Development Hours (PDH).
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TDEC Training Workshop - Level 1
Fundamentals of Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Construction Sites
Agenda
7:30 am
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Registration |
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8:00
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Background, Introduction to Workshop, and Notebook*
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8:05
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Section1: Tennessee Construction General Permit (CGP) Requirements; SWPPP |
9:15
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Section 2: Fundamentals of Rainfall-Runoff and Erosion-Sedimentation Processes |
10:00
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Break
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10:15
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Section 3: Reading the SWPPP |
10:45
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Section 4: Role and Responsibilities of the Inspector; Inspection Form |
11:30
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Section 5: Best Management Practices (BMPs)
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Noon
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Lunch (45 minutes-Lunch is provided to registrants)
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12:45pm
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Section 5: Best Management Practices (BMPs) continued |
2:00
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Break
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3:30
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Wrap-up & Questions
Course Completion Exam - Open Handbook and Notes (1 Hour)
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4:30
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Adjourn |
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* Notebook Contents
1. Presentation slides
2. Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (rev. March 2009)
3. Appendix A - Sept. 2016 TDEC Construction General Permit (CGP)
4. Appendix B - Example SWPPP for Pickle Creek Plaza
5. Appendix C - Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit Activities
6. Inserts:
a. Construction Stormwater Inspection Certification Form
b. Level 1 Acronym List
c. Notice of Intent (NOI) Form
d. Notice of Termination (NOI) Form
e. Example Rainfall Gage Record Form
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Print Agenda
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Training Schedule
Check back later for additional 2024 classes.
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September 20, 2024 - Nashville - Southern Company, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN - Closed
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October 1, 2024- Knoxville -Rothchilds Catering Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN - Closed
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October 30, 2024- Memphis- Holiday Inn Suites-Wolfchase Galleria, 2751 New Brunswick Road, 38133 - Closed
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November 18 2024 - Chattanooga- Embassy Suites Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way - Closed
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December 13, 2024 - Zoom - 8am CT |
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December 17, 2024 - Nashville - Southern Company, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN |
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