Rhode Island QPSWPPP Program

The 18.5-hour, Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (QPSWPPP) online credentialing program is comprised of six (6) courses and corresponding exams.

This program educates individuals to prepare Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in compliance with the Rhode Island Construction General Permit.

As a QPSWPPP, you will receive a dual credential as a Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS), which qualifies you to inspect and maintain construction sites for stormwater compliance. This program covers the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control as well as the proper reporting and documentation requirements for ensuring compliance under the Rhode Island Construction General Permit.

This program has been reviewed and recognized by the EPA and is a Level 300 United States Green Build Council approved training.

• Regulatory Enforcement Inspectors
• SWPPP Preparers/Reviewers/Administrators
• Non-regulatory 3rd Party Inspectors
• Civil Consultants/Students
• Environmental Consultants/Students

The main objective of this course is to provide you with the training to write and update a compliant Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) Plan for construction sites.

 Specifically you will learn to:

• Identify the steps necessary to inspect construction sites.
• Determine possible causes of control measure ineffectiveness and how to correct them.
• Explain how to complete an inspection report and document corrective actions.
• Document the required information associated with preparing and maintaining the SESC Plan through all phases of construction activity.
• Summarize the communication process necessary between owner, operators, contractors, and the stormwater pollution plan designer so the site stays in compliance throughout the construction project.

• 18.5 PDHs
• 2 - Embossed Wall Certificates (1-QCIS Certificate, 1-QPSWPPP Certificate)
• 2 - Wallet Cards (1-QCIS Card, 1-QPSWPPP Card)
• 2 - Hardhat Decals (1-QCIS Decal, 1-QPSWPPP Decal)
• Signed Congratulations Letter
• QCIS and QPSWPPP Logos for your Business Card and Website (Available on the Credential Validation Page)
• Resume' Enhancer (Available on the Credential Validation Page)