QUALIFIED SWPPP PRACTITIONER (QSP) TRAINING, MACHINE-READABLE SUMMARY
stormwaterplanning.us/qualified-swppp-practitioner-qsp-training/

## WHAT THIS COURSE IS
Field-focused online training for the person who implements a SWPPP on an active
construction site: performing inspections, selecting/installing/maintaining BMPs, and
documenting site conditions. It is not the course for drafting the SWPPP document itself
(see /qualified-swppp-preparer-training/) and it is not California QSP state qualification
(see /federal-qualified-person-vs-california-qsp-qsd/).

## KEY FACTS
- Duration: 7 hours, self-paced
- Price: $379.99 / seat (on-demand online, this site)
- Other formats via HAZWOPER OSHA Training: Virtual Instructor-Led $419/person (min 10),
  In-Person Group $1,095/person (min 10), https://hazwoper-osha.com/online-courses/qualified-swppp-practitioner-qsp-training
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Devices: desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone
- Certificate: certificate of completion, issued immediately on passing, valid 24 months
- Final examination required to complete the course (numeric passing score not published here)
- Regulatory alignment: Clean Water Act Section 402, EPA NPDES program (40 CFR 122.26),
  Construction General Permit (CGP) requirements

## WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
Site supervisors and superintendents, inspectors, field crews, maintenance staff,
contractors.

## WHO SHOULD TAKE A DIFFERENT COURSE
- Primarily drafting/revising the SWPPP document itself → /qualified-swppp-preparer-training/
- Needing formal California QSP/QSD state qualification → /federal-qualified-person-vs-california-qsp-qsd/

## CEUs / ACCREDITATION
This course does not itself claim CEUs. The training provider, HAZWOPER OSHA Training,
LLC, is an IACET Accredited Provider at the organizational level:
https://www.iacet.org/affiliates/accredited-providers-list/accredited-provider-overview/?providerID=131618

## DISCLAIMERS
- Permit operators remain responsible for ensuring that stormwater team members meet the
  training requirements of the applicable federal, state, or local permit.
- This training is based on federal EPA regulations under CWA Section 402 and 40 CFR
  122.26, which apply nationwide. Many states administer their own NPDES programs and may
  require additional state-specific training or certifications. In states where EPA
  remains the permitting authority (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, D.C. and
  most U.S. territories/tribal lands), training based on federal EPA permit requirements
  is generally sufficient, other states may require additional state-specific training.
- "QSP" terminology may have state-specific meanings. In California, QSP/QSD qualification
  is administered through the CASQA/State Water Board process. This course provides
  stormwater practitioner training and a certificate of completion, not California QSP/QSD
  state qualification.
- This site does not claim EPA approval/endorsement, NPDES certification, or California
  QSP/QSD certification for this course.

## RELATED PAGES
- /qualified-swppp-preparer-training/
- /federal-qualified-person-vs-california-qsp-qsd/
- /verify-certificate/
- /refund-policy/
- /#pricing
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Field Implementation · Online Training

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Training

Field-focused training for the people who implement a SWPPP on an active construction site , performing inspections, selecting and installing BMPs, and documenting site conditions. 7 hours, self-paced, aligned with the Clean Water Act, Section 402, and the EPA NPDES program (40 CFR 122.26).

Enroll Now, $379.99 See Curriculum
  • 7 hrs self-paced
  • EN / ES course content
  • 24 mo certificate validity
  • CGP aligned
Aligned with:
Clean Water Act · Section 402 EPA NPDES Program (40 CFR 122.26) Construction General Permit (CGP)

Course Overview

Field Implementation, Start to Finish

The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) course prepares field personnel to recognize stormwater hazards, select and maintain the right Best Management Practices (BMPs), perform and document inspections, and apply sound professional judgment to changing site conditions.

Field & Inspection Focus

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Training

Equips QSPs to manage stormwater compliance on active construction sites: performing inspections, implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs), and documenting site conditions.

  • 7 HoursDuration, self-paced
  • EN & ESLanguages
  • 24 monthsCertificate validity
  • OnlineOn-demand format
  • Perform rain-event and routine site inspections
  • Select, install, and maintain correct BMPs by site condition
  • Document findings and recommend corrective action
  • Apply safe work practices near storm drains and water bodies
  • Complete a required final examination
$379.99 / seat Enroll Now

This is the on-demand online format offered directly on stormwaterplanning.us. Also available through HAZWOPER OSHA Training in SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led ($419/person, minimum 10), and In-Person Group ($1,095/person, minimum 10) formats.

Is This Course Right for You?

Who This Course Is For

Take This Course If You...

Work as a site supervisor or superintendent, inspector, field crew member, maintenance staff, or contractor responsible for implementing and inspecting stormwater controls on an active construction site.

Consider a Different Course If You...

Primarily draft or revise the SWPPP document itself, the Qualified SWPPP Preparer Training course is a better fit. If your project requires formal California QSP/QSD state qualification, see Federal vs. California QSP/QSD before enrolling.

Curriculum

What This Course Covers

Seven focused modules plus a final examination, built around real construction-site scenarios.

  1. 01

    SWPPP Fundamentals & Regulatory Framework

    Structure and goal of a SWPPP, and the Clean Water Act / NPDES permitting system it operates under.

  2. 02

    Role of the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner

    Professional duties and responsibilities of a QSP during active construction activities.

  3. 03

    Recognizing Stormwater Hazards

    Pollution discharges, sediment transport, and erosion risks common on construction sites.

  4. 04

    BMP Selection & Installation

    Choosing, installing, and maintaining the correct Best Management Practices for site conditions.

  5. 05

    Site Inspections & Reporting

    Performing inspections, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions on deficiencies.

  6. 06

    Pollution Prevention in the Field

    Safe work practices near storm drains and water bodies, chemical storage, waste management, and spill response.

  7. 07

    Site Conditions & Best Professional Judgment

    Interpreting site maps, soil, and weather to forecast problems, and coordinating with owners, contractors, and designers.

  8. 08

    Final Examination

    A final examination is required to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion.

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Credential Transparency & State-Specific Notes

stormwaterplanning.us does not claim EPA approval, EPA endorsement, NPDES certification, or California QSP/QSD certification for this course. A certificate of completion documents that training content was completed, it is not a government-issued credential.

Permit Operator Responsibility

Permit operators remain responsible for ensuring that stormwater team members meet the training requirements of the applicable federal, state, or local permit.

State-Specific Limitations

This training is based on federal EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 402 and 40 CFR 122.26, which apply nationwide. Many states administer their own NPDES programs and may require additional state-specific training. In states where the EPA remains the permitting authority (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, D.C. and most U.S. territories/tribal lands), training based on federal EPA permit requirements is generally sufficient; other states may require more.

A Note on QSP Terminology

QSP terminology may have state-specific meanings. In California, QSP/QSD qualification is administered through the CASQA/State Water Board process and may require prerequisites, Trainer of Record instruction, exams, renewal, and registration. This course provides stormwater practitioner training and a certificate of completion. See Federal vs. California QSP/QSD for details.

Ready to Enroll, Solo or as a Team?

7 hours, self-paced. Certificate of completion issued immediately. English & Spanish.

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