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Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review and Design operator certification
Self training

The following information has been provided to assist you in preparing for the examination required for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review and Design Operator Certification. It is essential that you review all materials prior to testing, as the exam is not intended to be open book. For detailed program guidance and facility compliance requirements, please consult the program website.

Please ensure you have fully reviewed the material below to meet the certification requirements. 

Program manual

The Certified Stormwater Operator (CSWO) and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Inspector/Comprehensive Training Manual can be downloaded as one document, or by segments.  Individuals taking the SESC PRD exam should study the entire manual. 

Segments

Self-training options

SESC Plan, Review and Design training videos

  • Construction site for soil erosion and construction stormwater

    Module 1

    Requirements For Administering and Enforcing Part 91 Programs

  • Module 2

    Soils, Erosion and Runoff

  • Module 3

    SESC Plan Review and development exercises

  • Module 4 

    Best Management Practices Part 1 

  • Module 5

    Best Management Practices Part 2

Certified Stormwater Operator training series

  • Two people conducting an industrial stormwater inspection; looking at an outdoor pumping system.

    Module 1

    Stormwater management, soil erosion prevention, and sedimentation control techniques. 

  • Module 2

    Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures. 

  • Module 3

    Soil Erosion and sedimentation control rules & regulations. 

  • Module 4

    Inspector responsibilities and summary of content. 

SESC Review and Design Virtual Training Webinar

  • Day 1

    Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Review and Design Virtual Training Webinar: Manual Overview of Units 6–8.

  • Day 2

    Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Review and Design Virtual Training Webinar: Manual overview of BMPs.

  • Day 3

    Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Review and Design Virtual Training Manual Webinar: Manual Overview of SESC PRD Plans

SESC refresher course videos 

  • SESC Plan Review and Design Refresher Course Module 1: Review of SESC Manual Materials

    Module 1 includes a review of materials covered in the SESC manual and a discussion of how to implement these materials from a plan review and design perspective.

  • SESC Plan Review and Design Refresher Course Module 2: Plan Review and Design Issues

    Module 2 is a discussion of SESC plan review and design including how to avoid poorly developed SESC plans while taking a look at common best management practices (BMPs) as well as the installation and maintenance of these BMPs.

  • SESC Plan Review and Design Refresher Course Module 3: Inspections, Permitting, and Enforcement

    Module 3 will cover inspections, permitting, and enforcement including why inspections are conducted, the permitting process, and enforcement options.