Erosion and Sediment Control Certification Program

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), in cooperation with Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA), offers training for the SHA Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Certification Program. This training is recommended for contractors, project managers, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel responsible for E&S Control.

The E&SC certification (Yellow Card) is required for Contractor Superintendents and Erosion and Sediment Control Managers who work on SHA Projects.

SHA offers a one-day E&SC recertification (Yellow Card) class through MTBMA; however, beginning October 1, 2011, SHA will significantly reduce the number of these classroom training opportunities.

Beginning September 2011 an online SHA E&SC Re-certification (Yellow Card) training will be available as the primary training tool.

Click here to view the training course.

Click here to register and take the re-certification test.

SHA offers the MDE Green Card Training and Certification in conjunction with the SHA E&SC Certification (combination Green Card/Yellow Card) Classes.

SHA E & SC Training Program

	RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL TRAINING FOR E&SC (GREEN CARD)	SHA E&SC CERTIFICATION (YELLOW CARD)	SHA E&SC CERTIFICATION (COMBINATION GREEN/YELLOW CARD)	SHA E&SC CERTIFICATION FOR DESIGNERS	SHA E&SC RECERTIFICATION (YELLOW CARD) Classroom Training	SHA E&SC RECERTIFICATION (YELLOW CARD) On-line Training
Course length	0.5 day	1.5 days	2 days	1 day	1 day	Approximately 4 hrs. (1 hr for test)
Prerequisite	None	Green Card	None	Green & Yellow Card	Green & Yellow Card	Green & Yellow Card
MTBMA Fee	Free (See Information)	$90	$100	$85	$85	$70 - $85
Requirement Source	MDE	SHA	SHA	SHA	SHA	SHA
Coverage	Ecological and resource values of waters of the State Effects of erosion and sedimentation Process of erosion State and Local E&SC laws, ordinances and regulations Responsibilities of supervisory and enforcement personnel E&S practices: purpose, installation, and maintenance	SHA Initiative Hydrology, hydraulics and soil mechanics SHA organization and inspection process How to use E&SC Quality Assurance checklist to self-monitor for compliance Process for modification to design plans Vegetation Establishment NPDES	SHA Initiative Topics listed for Green Card with brief scientific discussion on hydrology, hydraulics, and soil mechanics SHA organization and inspection process How to use E & S Quality Assurance checklist to self-monitor for compliance Process for modification to design plans Vegetation Establishment NPDES	Design considerations Standards Plan preparation Specifications Design strategies	NPDES QA program Updates Measurements Environmental / E&S References Elements not to overlook Vegetation Establishment Green Initiatives	NPDES QA program Updates Measurements Environmental / E&S References Elements not to overlook Vegetation Establishment Green Initiatives
	Exam and Certification	Exam and Certification	Exam and Certification	Exam and Certification	Exam and Certification	Exam and Certification
Valid Through	3 Years*	3 Years	3 Years	3 Years***	3 Years	3 Years

Information, Schedule and Registration

- For the SHA E&SC Certifications and Recertifications registration, click here to be forwarded to MTBMA’s web site or contact Laurie Baquol at MTBMA – 410-760-9505.

- The MDE Green Card Certification is also offered by MDE as well as various local agencies. Click here for Contacts.

- E&SC Certification for Designers are required for those who design E&SC plans. Contractor project management and Erosion and Sediment Control supervisory personnel are recommended to attend the designers training as well.

*Certification is valid for a three-year period and automatically renewed unless MDE determines that additional training is required.

***Expiration of the Designers Certification will be extended until further notice.