Ky Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (KEPSC)

The Kentucky Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (KEPSC) Program is designed to offer introductory knowledge as well as assist developers, contractors, and government agencies in complying with the Kentucky Polutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Premit for Construction Courses include the KEPSC Intruductory Program, KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing, and KEPSC Requalification. Note the new SWPPP Course now also available, view course page for additional information.

The purpose of KEPSC Roadway Inspectors (KEPSC-RI) is to qualify erosion and sediment control inspectors for roadway projects as required by Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. Prior to this course, inspectors were qualified through KEPSC-Basic Course.  This newly developed course specifically addresses linear projects and the specific requirements of the Transportation Cabinet.  View Course Description

Individuals having KEPSC Basic qualification may continue to use this qualification while working on construction projects through its qualification date. After qualification has expired, those Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employees and contractors performing erosion prevention and sediment control inspections under KYR10 or individual construction stormwater permits will need to qualify by taking the KEPSC-RI training.

Note:  Inspector Qualification is valid three years from successfully completing the exam.  In addition to scheduled courses for KEPSC Inspector Qualification, this training is now available also on an on-demand basis. This is an excellent opportunity for agencies or businesses to save money if there are a large number of individuals needing the training.  For more information about Kentucky Qualified Inspectors, contact Carla Crossfield at 859-257-4022 or carla.crossfield@uky.edu. 

View a List of Qualified Inspectors

• $200 Inspector Qualification
• $100 KEPSC Inspector Requalification
• $225 KEPSC Roadway Inspectors
• $175 SWPPP Course

To reduce overtime and travel during this time of budget restrictions, course times have been set as follows: The on-site registration desk opens and sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled class start time. Most classes begin at 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m., and adjourn between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. You will receive exact times through your confirmation letter two weeks prior to the course.

View 2009 Field Guide publication
View 2009 BMP Manual publication

To help a participant get the most out of each training course/workshop, attendance is limited. However, without the required minimum of 15 people, a course will be cancelled. All courses are subject to change. If there are any changes, the registered party will be notified immediately. Click on the course descriptions listed above to register. NOTE: State employees wishing to register for a KEPSC course should contact their District Training Coordinators. All state registrations must come to us from the Training Coordinators.

If you are registered and cannot attend, please let us know at least two business days prior to the workshop. If we do not receive advance notice of your cancellation, you will be charged the full registration fee. Someone may substitute for you at any time. All cancellations will be given a cancellation number.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To receive credit for any of the Center’s training sessions, you must be present during the entire class. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, leave more than 15 minutes early or miss more than 15 minutes of the session, you will not receive credit for the course.