Wisconsin Sedimentation & Erosion Control Inspector (WISECI) Best Management Practices
Learn techniques to manage construction site stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and eliminate problems before they cause higher costs and slowdowns for your project. Save time and money by avoiding erosion and sediment releases. Learn about Wisconsin regulations and requirements for construction site inspection, EPA SWPPP requirements for inspections, proper documentation procedures, how to recognize poorly managed erosion and sediment control BMPs on construction sites, and guidance for keeping your projects in compliance with local, state and federal requirements. With this training, you’ll join the team of professionals with EPA SWPPP training and the Wisconsin-specific credentials of Wisconsin Sedimentation & Erosion Control Inspector (WISECI), as well as the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services – Soil Erosion Inspector.
This course can be applied to the Water Technology Certificate.
Who Should Attend
Inspectors, contractors, foremen, project managers, consultants, stormwater managers and owners of construction site projects and related activities (grading, culvert replacements, utility trenching, etc.)
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Develop expertise in site inspection and reporting
- Know how to “predict” erosion and sedimentation releases – and what to do about it
- Earn the Wisconsin-specific designations: Wisconsin Sedimentation & Erosion Control Inspector (WISECI) as well as the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services – Soil Erosion Inspector ( Admin. Code § 305.63).
Course Outline/Topics
DAY 1
Check-in and Registration 7:30am – 8am
Course Overview 8am – 8:30am
Applicable WDNR Regulations & Permitting 8:30am – 10am
Regulations, Permit Requirements, Technical Standards, Site Inspection / Permit Issues
EPA SWPPP Requirements 10am-10:30am
BREAK
DSPS 321 & 360 Construction Standards, Soil Erosion Inspection 10:45am – 11:15am
Pre-Construction SWPPP / Erosion Control Planning 11:15am – 12pm
LUNCH
Recognizing Best Management Practices (BMPs); Where Used, How They Work 1pm – 3:30pm
BREAK
Understanding and Handling Sediment – Dewatering 3:30pm – 4:30pm
DAY 2
Review: Recognizing Best Management Practices (BMPs) 8:00am – 8:30am
Inspection & Documentation 8:30am – 9:30am
Inspection Forms, Use of Photos, Compliance Issues, Notifications, Violations
BREAK
Practical Exercises and Discussions with Instructors (group sessions) 9:45am – 12pm
Practical Exercise 1 and Discussion: Site Inspection & Reporting Practice (one on one assistance to learn BMPs and how to document inspections, computer lab)
Practicum Exercise 2 and Discussion: Review and Use of Plan Sets (examples will include commercial sites, highway work, transmission/pipeline) – Using grading and erosion control plans to conduct effective inspections.
LUNCH
WISECI Exam 1pm – 3:00pm
Dates and locations to be announced.
