Name: Inspector for SWM (Fredericksburg)
Start: 2025-10-28T12:30+00:00
End: 2025-10-29T20:30+00:00

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This page provides information on Stormwater and Erosion certification training. If you are already certified, see continuing education.

How to Register (ELMS)

Prior to registering in certification classes, participants must complete a series of online training classes in ELMS.
- ESC online prerequisites
- SWM online prerequisites

Course Materials (Required for class attendance)

Participants must bring their own course materials to certification classes.

See training materials for details.

Training Schedule

Registration is available in ELMS on a quarterly basis. The full schedule is shown below for planning purposes.

Inspector for SWM (Fredericksburg)

Date: 10/28/2025 8:30 AM - 10/29/2025 4:30 PM

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Prior to registering for Inspector for SWM, individuals must:

Complete the Inspector for ESC course.
Complete SWM online prerequisite training in ELMS.

This two-day course is for individuals conducting regulatory inspections for the stormwater component of a Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) authority or entity with standards and specifications.

Topics:

The stormwater components of Virginia law and regulations
Basic stormwater principles
Construction general permit requirements
Stormwater best management practices (BMPs)

Materials:

Visit DEQ training materials for details.

Cost = $200

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Refunds & Substitutions

Course Refund Policy

Requests for refunds must be made a minimum of two business days prior to course start date and within 45 days from the date of purchase. Refund requests must be emailed to: Certification@DEQ.Virginia.gov with proof of purchase.

Course Substitution Policy

Course enrollment changes must be made prior to the first day of course. You are welcome to:

substitute another individual for the enrollment, or
request enrollment in another course of same cost (subject to availability).

Enrollment changes should be emailed to: Certification@DEQ.Virginia.gov

See DEQ's course refund policy for more information.

What Certification do I Need?

Who Needs to be Certified

The VESM Regulation requires the following individuals to be certified:

Staff of an erosion control and stormwater management program
Staff of an erosion and sediment control program
Anyone contracted by a program authority to perform any or all of the functions of that authority
Standard and specification holders

Qualified Personnel do not need to take certification classes. Visit the SWPPP Inspections page if you are only conducting self-inspections under the Construction General Permit (CGP) and need to meet the requirements as "Qualified Personnel".

How to Register

Equivalent Certifications

Provisional Certification

Provisional certification is a mechanism that allows individuals to conduct work while they are taking classes and taking their exam. It is not intended as a substitute for obtaining certification.

Individuals seeking SWM or ESC certification are required to obtain a passing score on the certification exam within one year from the date they complete the required training course(s).

Individuals can be provisionally certified once per certification type.