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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> 11 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> Minimum Requirements for ESC Training and Certification Courses <br /> I <br /> General Requirements <br /> 1. The course shall teach the construction stormwater pollution prevention guidance <br /> provided in the most recent version of: <br /> a. The Washington State Dept. of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for <br /> Western Washington, <br /> b. Other equivalent stormwater management manuals approved by Ecology. <br /> 2. Upon completion of course, each attendee shall receive documentation of certification, <br /> including, at a minimum, a wallet-sized card that certifies completion of the course. <br /> Certification shall remain valid for three years. Recertification may be obtained by <br /> completing the 8-hour refresher course or by taking the initial 16-hour training course <br /> again. <br /> 3. The initial certification course shall be a minimum of 16 hours (with a reasonable time <br /> allowance for lunch,breaks, and travel to and from field) and include a field element and <br /> test. <br /> a. The field element must familiarize students with the proper installation, <br /> maintenance and inspection of common erosion and sediment control BMPs <br /> including,but not limited to,blankets, check dams, silt fence, straw mulch, <br /> plastic, and seeding. <br /> b. The test shall be open book and a passing score is not required for certification. <br /> Upon completion of the test, the correct answers shall be provided and discussed. <br /> 4. The refresher course shall be a minimum of 8 hours and include a test. <br /> a. The refresher course shall include: <br /> i. Applicable updates to the Stormwater Management Manual that is used to <br /> teach the course, including new or updated BMPs; and <br /> ii. Applicable changes to the NPDES General Permit for Construction <br /> Activities. <br /> b. The refresher course test shall be open book and a passing score is not required <br /> for certification. Upon completion of the test, the correct answers shall be <br /> provided and discussed. <br /> c. The refresher course may be taught using an alternative format(e.g. internet, CD <br /> ROM, etc.) if the module is approved by Ecology. <br /> Required Course Elements <br /> 1. Erosion and Sedimentation Impacts <br /> a. Examples/Case studies <br /> February 2005 Volume ll— Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention 4-49 <br />