San Francisco Bay Area QSP/QSD Training

At the Qualified Stormwater Practitioner (QSP) 2-day class, attendees will learn about the construction regulatory environment, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and Clean Water Act requirements that the Construction General Permit for Stormwater (CGP) stems from. They will engage in interactive modules that address erosion processes and sediment control theory and practice – with real-word examples highlighting jobsites with issues and what causes them. Next, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation module focuses on how SWPPPs give QSPs the tools to do something about these common project issues. The final modules of the 2-day QSP course focus on SWPPP monitoring and reporting, with hands on examples of how to observe and document compliance at a construction site as required by the CGP.

At the Qualified Stormwater Practitioner (QSP) and Qualified Stormwater Developer (QSD) 3-day class, attendees learn the same material as the 2-day QSP class, plus a third day of training specifically designed for those who are certified QSPs wanting to become QSDs or QSDs needing a refresher course. The third day of class delves into detail and depth on what’s required to prepare a SWPPP, the minimum elements, mandatory Best Management Practices (BMPs), calculation of project Risk Level/Type and how it affects the selected BMPs.

After highlighting the key elements for successful project planning, the course includes interactive activities to allow students the opportunity to use the information and materials learned throughout the course.

Find more specific information about the QSP/QSD Qualifications for certification within California.

• Construction General Permit (CGP), including updated content detailing the updates that went into effect September 2023
• Daily continental breakfast, beverages, and afternoon snacks for attendees.
• Training notes

This course is taught by Rachael Keish, P.E., a CASQA-qualified Trainer of Record with 25 years of experience in construction management. Rachael is the CEO of KeishEnv, a small, woman-owned business in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California founded in 2014.

During the last decade, Rachael has successfully led the company in providing comprehensive program and construction management and environmental services to California’s infrastructure projects, ensuring oversight of CEQA/NEPA documentation, field inspections, SWPPP reporting, and permitting management to meet all regulatory compliance measures.

KeishEnv also provides biological and cultural archeological monitoring and mitigation services to ensure clients are protecting and respecting California’s sensitive environmental assets. Additionally, the company offers its clients sustainability optioning on their construction projects via the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision certification program.