Environmental Training

Level 1A Fundamentals of Erosion and Sediment Control

“Certified Personnel”

The Level 1A Fundamentals Seminar is a one day course designed to train contractors, builders, developers, site superintendents, grading and utility contractors, and monitoring consultants in the proper installation, maintenance, and inspection of BMPs on construction sites.

Topics covered in this course are fundamentals of erosion and sediment control, the Georgia Erosion & Sedimentation Act, NPDES Permits, field maintenance, stream buffers, vegetative and structural BMP practices.

Upcoming Dates for Level 1A Course:
Thurs: March 8 / 8:00am-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Wed: June 13 / 8:00am-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

For additional Information contact Gail Halmi at 770-631-1555 or email at ghalmi@desconsultants.com

Level 1B Advanced Fundamentals of Erosion and Sediment Control “Certified Inspector”

The Level 1B Advanced Fundamentals Seminar is a two day course designed to train regulatory enforcement inspectors and non-regulatory personnel inspectors contracted to do regulatory work to accurately inspect land disturbance areas for compliance with state erosion and sedimentation laws. The course will cover several topics such as the role of the inspector, ES&PC planning and review, and local program overview criteria.


In order to take this class you must have completed 60 days work experience in the field of erosion and sediment control, or have obtained the Level 1A certification.

Upcoming Dates for Level 1B Course:
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

For additional Information contact Gail Halmi at 770-631-1555 or email at ghalmi@desconsultants.com

Level II Introduction to Design “Certified Design Professional” or “Certified Plan Reviewer”

Level II Introduction to Design is a two day course to train both plan reviewers and design professionals. Topics included in this course include those in the Level 1 courses plus design and review of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plans.

In order to take this class as a Plan Designer you must provide proof of professional licensure in the field of engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, forestry, geology, land surveying or CPESC.

In order to take this class as a Plan Reviewer you must have completed at least 6 months of work experience in the field of erosion and sediment control, or have obtained the Level 1B certification.

Upcoming Dates for Level II Course:
Thurs & Fri: April 26-27 / 8:00am-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.


For additional Information contact Gail Halmi at 770-631-1555 or email at ghalmi@desconsultants.com

Certified Subcontractor Awareness Seminar

The Subcontractor Awareness Seminar is a two hour seminar with no exam that is designed to give individuals working in a subcontractor capacity an overview of erosion and sedimentation, the impacts erosion and sedimentation have on the environment, minimal vegetative and structural Best Management Practices (BMPs), and laws governing erosion and sedimentation.

The Subcontractor Awareness seminar is required for individuals involved in land disturbing activities working in a subcontractor capacity under a primary, secondary or tertiary permittee. Common subcontractors include, but are not limited to: grading personnel, landscapers, well drilling personnel, plumbers, and electricians.

Upcoming Dates for Subcontractor Awareness Seminar:
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

For additional Information contact Gail Halmi at 770-631-1555 or email at ghalmi@desconsultants.com

Re-Certification of all Levels (1A, 1B, II)

Four (4) hours of updates and new materials provided by the state as applicable to each of the separate levels of certification. These courses can be taken only within 1 year prior to the expiration date on your certification card.

Upcoming Dates for Recertification of Level 1A:
Thurs: Jan 26 / 8:00am-12:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Wed: Feb 15 / 8:00am-12:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Tues: May 8 / 8:00am-12:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Upcoming Dates for Recertification of Level 1B:
Thurs: Jan 26 / 1:00pm-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Tues: May 8 / 1:00pm-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Upcoming Dates for Recertification of Level II:
Wed: Feb 15 / 1:00pm-5:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

Wed: May 9 / 8:00am-12:00pm
Trainer: Jeret R Elwell, CPESC
Location: Peachtree City, GA.
Contact: Registration deadline is 3 business days before the class starts.

For additional Information contact Gail Halmi at 770-631-1555 or email at ghalmi@desconsultants.com