A full-slate of updated Erosion and Sediment Control courses are now available. Review the course descriptions and recommendations below to determine which courses are best to fit your needs.
- NDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification Course
This classroom course is designed for NDOT construction site operators, supervisors, and technicians who will be conducting or assisting with construction stormwater site inspections. Learning objectives include Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and its role in project compliance, understanding the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit, temporary erosion & sediment control considerations and examples, and SWPPP inspection, decision-making and documentation. Participants who successfully complete the course are awarded a five-year inspector certification and can conduct construction stormwater site inspections on NDOT projects. Completion of the NDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Installer Course is recommended prior to enrolling in this course.
New classroom courses have been scheduled are available for enrollment now on the LTAP web site. Registration priority is being given to new certifications. Recertification seekers are encouraged to take the new online recertification course.
If new certificate seekers cannot find a classroom opportunity, they should contact Phyllis Schwab at pschwab@unl.edu - NDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector RECERTIIFICATION Course
Inspector re-certification can now be obtained online through NE LTAP. This online course provides previously certified inspectors a convenient way to re-certify for another 5 years. The course is designed for NDOT construction site operators, supervisors, and managers who will be conducting or assisting with construction stormwater site inspections. Learning objectives include stormwater permit requirements, erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs), good housekeeping and pollution prevention BMPs, inspection and maintenance procedures, and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.
NOTE: Re-certification can also be obtained by enrolling in the NDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification Course (classroom style). - NDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Installer Course
This online course is designed for NDOT construction site operators, supervisors, and technicians who will be installing or maintaining erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) on NDOT construction site. Learning objectives include an overview of NDOT’s construction stormwater program, NDOT erosion control plan reading, the process of accelerated soil erosion, the distinction between erosion control and sediment control, installation and maintenance requirements for erosion and sediment control BMPs and good housekeeping BMPs. Participants who successfully complete this course are awarded a five-year installer certification and can install and/or maintain erosion and sediment control BMPs on NDOT projects.
NOTE: This course also serves as a 6 month temporary inspector certification for participants waiting to get into a scheduled inspector course.