Construction Site – Erosion and Sediment Control: 5 PDH
$30.00
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain the hydrologic cycle and describe how urbanization alters natural stormwater flow patterns.
- Identify key pollutants associated with various land uses and construction activities, and their impacts on water quality.
- Evaluate the physical, chemical, and biological effects of increased impervious surfaces on watershed ecosystems.
- Conduct site assessments to collect critical environmental data including topography, soil characteristics, hydrologic features, and vegetation.
- Design erosion and sediment control plans incorporating both structural and non-structural stormwater quality measures.
- Develop comprehensive stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) that address both active construction and post-construction phases.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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