Texas Stormwater Training & Professional Credentials

Training and professional credentials for inspectors, SWP3 preparers, and compliance professionals working under the Texas CGP.

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25 hours

Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - ADVANCED (QPSWPPP+)

Earn dual professional credentials (Preparer + Inspector) with live virtual training. Includes: 25 PDHs • Dual Professional Credential Package

$1,224.00

From $110.48/mo
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Self-Paced Online + Live Virtual Instruction

20 hours

Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater - ADVANCED (QCIS+)

Advanced training to strengthen construction site inspections and stormwater compliance oversight. Includes: 20 PDHs · Professional Credential Package

$999.00

From $90.17/mo
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Online 

18.5 hours

Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWP3) - Texas

Training focused on designing Texas-compliant Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans. Includes: 18.5 PDHs · Dual Professional Credential Package

$924.00

From $83.40/mo
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Self-Paced Online 

16 hours

Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) - Texas

Earn dual professional credentials (Preparer + Inspector) with live virtual training. 

Includes: 16 PDHs • Dual Professional Credential Package

$799.00

From $72.12/mo
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Self-Paced Online 

7 hours

Stormwater Management for Construction Activities (U.S.)

Essential overview of the Clean Water Act, NPDES permit compliance and inspection protocols. Includes: 7 PDHs • Fundamental Professional Credential Package

$349.00

From $31.50/mo
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8 hours

Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) Recert - Texas

This program updates knowledge on TPDES permit compliance, erosion and sediment control. Includes: 8 PDHs • Dual Professional Credential Recertification Package

$399.00

From $36.01/mo
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Recognized & State-Specific. A registered trade school delivering high-quality, state-specific training and professional credentials built around real regulatory requirements.

Flexible Learning Formats. Choose from self-paced online courses, live virtual instruction, or in-person training to fit your schedule and learning preferences.

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Texas Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas Construction General Permit (TXR150000)?

TXR150000 is the Texas CGP that establishes statewide conditions for stormwater discharges from construction activities regulated under TPDES and administered by TCEQ.

Who needs construction stormwater permit coverage in Texas?

Coverage generally applies to construction activities that disturb one acre or more, including projects that are part of a larger common plan of development, consistent with CGP applicability provisions.

How do small construction sites obtain authorization under TXR150000?

Small sites may qualify for automatic authorization pathways described in the permit, typically involving completion/posting of the applicable construction site notice and compliance with permit conditions (and, for many sites, SWPPP/SWP3 implementation).

What documents are “certified” or signed under the Texas CGP?

The CGP uses signed notices and certifications (e.g., the small construction site notice includes certification statements and references SWPPP development/implementation), and TCEQ requires certain filings through its systems for permit coverage actions.

What is a Low Rainfall Erosivity Waiver (LREW) in Texas?

LREW is a waiver option for qualifying small construction activities with low erosivity potential; the permit provides eligibility approach and references tools for calculation, and TCEQ provides procedural submission guidance.

When can coverage be terminated (NOT / termination) under TXR150000?

Termination is tied to final stabilization and completion of permit-specified closeout actions; the permit explains timing and conditions (including that certain notices cannot be removed until final stabilization is achieved).

Why do teams require stormwater inspector certification for TXR150000 compliance?

TXR150000 compliance is documentation-driven (SWPPP implementation, site notices/certifications, and retained records). Organizations often require stormwater inspector certification or stormwater certification training so inspectors perform consistent inspections, corrective actions, and defensible recordkeeping aligned to permit expectations.

What is required in a SWPPP under the Texas Construction General Permit?

The SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan), referred to in Texas as an SWP3, must describe erosion and sediment controls, stabilization practices, inspection procedures, and pollution prevention measures that will be implemented to minimize pollutant discharges in stormwater from the construction site. The plan must be kept on-site and updated as conditions change.

How often must construction stormwater inspections be performed in Texas?

Inspection frequency depends on site size, rainfall events, and permit conditions under TXR150000. Inspections are required at regular intervals and after qualifying storm events to verify that erosion and sediment controls are functioning properly and that the SWPPP is being implemented effectively.

Who is responsible for compliance with the Texas Construction General Permit on a job site?

Responsibility for CGP compliance falls on the site operator or operators, which may include the owner, general contractor, or other parties with operational control over construction activities or stormwater management. Operators are responsible for implementing the SWPPP, conducting inspections, maintaining records, and ensuring permit conditions are met.

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