RVSS Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (ESCI) Certification - March 12

Get certified as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector in Oregon!

Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Course (DEQ-Approved)

Oregon DEQ 1200-C and 1200-CN permits require each project to designate a certified Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector. This DEQ-approved course fulfills that requirement and equips participants with the essential knowledge to comply with the conditions of the DEQ 1200-C permit.

What You’ll Learn This 6.5-hour training covers the full scope of erosion and sediment control essentials, including:

• History and implementation of stormwater regulations
• Environmental impacts of stormwater runoff
• Fundamentals of erosion and sedimentation
• Key regulatory elements of the 1200-C permit
• 1200-C inspection and reporting requirements
• Common best management practices (BMPs)

Course Format

• Classroom Instruction
• ESC Skills Demonstration
• Certification Exam (80% passing score required)

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an RVSS ESC Inspector Certification, valid for 3 years.

Who Should Attend

This course is open to all, but especially valuable for:

• Visual monitors / inspectors for 1200-C/CN sites
• Construction site supervisors and workers
• Developers and project engineers
• Staff involved in preparing or reviewing ESC plans
• Property owners planning development
• Public officials and agency staff

No prerequisites required.

Questions?

Contact: Ben Poaster, Stormwater Program Coordinator📧bpoaster@rvss-or.gov