Training once again has been completed in Fresno, CA. WGR would like to thank all the attendee’s and the staff at the Central California Builders Exchange in Fresno. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Our training time began on DAY ONE with a full house. Folks were contacting our staff the morning of DAY ONE to see if there were any “No Shows” or “Cancellation’s.” This is always encouraging to the folks on the training staff but also frustrating as we would like to be able to teach everyone that is interested. On DAY ONE our staff covered the required Modules 1-3 which included expectations for “Training Overview and Regulations; Erosion Theory; and SWPPP Implementation.”
DAY TWO opened with the same full house and we continued to work through Modules four and five presented by Trainer of Record, John Teravskis and QSP, Bret Smith. Module four covered “Construction Site Monitoring” while Module five covered “Reporting.” Jeffrey Koelewyn of BSK Associates Engineers & Laboratories presented on DAY TWO “The Understanding of Analytical Reports.” BSK Associates continues to provide insightful information on the process that occurs when storm water or soil sample leaves your facility for processing. Steve Teravskis of BMPOutlet.com attended our training on DAY TWO as well. Steve provided a display of sampling equipment, devices, etc., and gave a presentation on the proper usage of such items. Also in attendance on DAY TWO were Tyler Adair and Matt Hromatka of Clear Water Compliance Services. Tyler and Matt demonstrated Clear Water’s “Revolu+ION System” during our lunch hour break. We really appreciate each Presenter that takes the time to attend our training. We realize your normal work day comes to a complete halt when traveling to our training in order to present the information we are reviewing. WGR believes that it provides “hands on” experience within our classroom and our attendee’s appreciate it as much as the WGR staff!
Prior to ending on DAY TWO our QSP’s were given the opportunity to sign up for DAY THREE. Some felt they could use the training and further their certification process by receiving the third days training. We had four folks decide to do just that. WGR awarded all the QSP’s in class their “Letter’s of Completion” at the end of DAY TWO and began setting up for our third and final day.
DAY THREE was attended by twenty QSD’s. Our group may have gotten smaller but the insight, knowledge, and questions continued. By the end of the day, all attendee’s were glad they had attended and received their QSD training. They also were glad to receive their “Letter’s of Completion.”
Oh, in case you didn’t know; WGR provided our student’s breakfast and lunch each day. Our WGR staff gathered breakfast goodies each evening for the next day’s breakfast and Hewitt’s Catering served up the meal chosen by our WGR staff. Our trainers filled our students with all kinds of knowledge about the State of California’s Construction General Permit and threw in some Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef Sandwich’s, Potato Salad, Lasagna, and Lemon Chicken too! Oh and did I mention the desserts which included: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, Butterfinger Cake, Lemon Bars and a variety of candy bars, chocolate goodies, etc. Ummmm!!
So, if you have gone through WGR/QSD-QSP Training and felt that you walked away with good instruction . . . please do let your friends and co-workers know that WGR will be returning to Fresno July 19th thru 21st for a third round of training. Sign up early . . . We hate getting those calls on the first morning of training that start with “Hello, I should have signed up weeks ago . . . but, I didn’t. Is there any room for me to sit for QSD/QSP training today?”
Thank you to Jeffrey Koelewyn of BSK Associates Engineers & Laboratories for his presentation on day two titled: “The Understanding of Analytical Reports”; to Steve Teravskis of BMPOutlet.com for his presentation providing a display of sampling equipment, devices, etc., and his presentation of proper usage of such items; to Tyler Adair and Matt Hromatka of Clear Water Compliance Services for their demonstration of the “Revolu+ION System” during our lunch hour on our third day of training; and last but certainly not least, to The City of Fairfield, James Paluck-Public Works Department and Shauna Jackson & Staff of the Community Center. Our room was set up perfectly and everyone on staff was so helpful and accommodating. That always makes training time so much more enjoyable!