TDEC 2006 Training Workshop

Level I - Fundamentals of Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Construction Sites

This is a foundation-building course intended for individuals involved in land-disturbing activities
covered by TDECís Construction General Permit: inspection and enforcement personnel from all levels of government, plan preparers and reviewers, and designers and engineers. This course aims to build a solid working knowledge of erosion and sedimentation processes and practices.

Workshop locations:

http://www.mapquest.com/

Objectives and goals:
• To become familiar with the state agencies involved with erosion prevention and sediment control.
• To gain and understanding of the erosion process and hydrologic cycle.
• To become familiar with the NPDES construction storm water permitting process.
• To become familiar with common structural erosion and sediment control practices.
• To gain a better understanding of the impact of erosion on Tennesseeís natural resources.
• To gain an understanding of Best Management Practices for erosion prevention and sediment control on construction sites.

Prerequisites: No formal requirements.

Materials needed: You will be provided with a copy of the current edition of the Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook: A Guide to the Protection of State Waters through the use of Best Management Practices during Land Disturbing Activities.

Certification: All Level I workshop participants are required to take a course completion exam in order to be awarded PDH credit and a Certificate of Course Completion.

PDHs: 7.0 hours

Times: Registration 8:00-8:30 a.m.; Class 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Cost: $150

Special Note: This course is a prerequisite for the Level II course "Design Principles for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control on Construction Sites."

Registration: Registration is limited. Early registration and payment are strongly encouraged. You must have your registration in 5 working days prior to the workshop to be assured a space (see registration form for deadlines). To register complete the Level I registration form and fax or mail it to the number and address provided on the form. Email registration is possible: please be sure to include all the information requested on the form and send it to Louis Allen (lallen1@utk.edu). Confirmation of registration will be by email or fax within 5 days. If you have any questions regarding registration or course content, contact the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center at (865) 974-2151 or email Tim Gangaware at gangwrrc@utk.edu.

Cancellation Policy: In the event you are unable to attend the workshop you registered for, attendee substitutions are allowed and encouraged. We will issue full refunds for cancellation made five (5) working days prior to the workshop. Due to heavy demand for limited workshop seats, no refunds will be issued there after and no-show registrants will not be refunded as well. Transfers may be made to another scheduled workshop and a $25 transfer fee will be charged.