California State
Qualified SWPPP Developer Prerequisite
QSD Bridge
WCA0102
Course Number: WCA0102
Type of Course: Prerequisite to the QSD for certified QSPs
Length of Course: 8–10 hours
PDH or CEU: 8 PDH
Cost of Course: $200.00 per Learner
Time to Complete: 5 Consecutive Days from Enrollment
Already completed your QSP certification and want to become a QSD?
WCA0102 is designed for Learners who are already QSP certified but need to complete a prerequisite to become a QSD.
Verify Your Eligibility for WCA0102
WCA0102 is available to Learners who are currently recognized by CASQA as Qualified SWPPP Practitioners. Complete this form using the same information shown in the CASQA Qualification Directory.
Submitting this form does not enroll you in the course. Please wait for your eligibility decision before attempting to register.
Your Verification Request Has Been Received
CWT Training Academy will review your information against the CASQA Qualification Directory. You will receive an email when your eligibility has been approved or if additional information is needed.
Please do not purchase or enroll in WCA0102 until you receive your approval email and payment link.
See what the QSD Bridge Course has to offer you.
On-Demand | No Travel Required | Digital Certificate | QSP Verification Required
Already completed your QSP certification and want to become a QSD? WCA0102 is designed for Professionals who want to move into the QSD Certification.
WCA0102 is designed for professionals who already hold QSP certification and want to move into the QSD pathway without repeating the full prerequisite course. The Bridge Course focuses on the additional QSD prerequisite content that was not included in the QSP prerequisite pathway. Upon completion of this prerequisite course, you will be eligible to complete the QSD training and take the state exam.
Expectations for this Course:
This on-demand course is 8–10 hours long. Your 5 Consecutive Days to complete —including holidays and weekends—begins the moment a Learner is registered for the course. The course will not take the full five days; the completion window allows Learners to work through the material at their own pace.
Because current QSP recognition is required, CWT Training Academy will verify eligibility before enrollment access is provided. We recommend waiting to enroll until you are ready to begin so that you have the full five consecutive days available.
Questions About Your Eligibility?
Contact us at info@cwtacademy.com or 206-227-5894
Why This Course?
- Bridging Certified QSPs to Certified QSDs: This course is specifically for professionals who are already recognized by CASQA as QSPs.
- Avoid Repeating Completed Content: The Bridge content completed the QSD prerequisites without repeating QSP content that you have previously taken.
- Flexible Learning: Complete 8–10 hours of on-demand training during your five-day enrollment window.
- Verified Enrollment: CWT confirms your current QSP status before providing access to WCA0102.
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a digital certificate after successfully completing the course to be eligible for state certification.
WCA0102 may be the right course for you if:
- You are currently recognized by CASQA as a QSP.
- You want to move into the QSD pathway.
- You can provide the information needed for CWT to verify your QSP status before enrollment.
Prerequisites:
Learners must already be recognized by CASQA as a QSP. CWT Training Academy will verify current QSP status before providing access to WCA0102. Learners who are not already certified QSPs should review WCA0100 or the full WCA0101 QSD prerequisite course .
What You Will Learn:
Section 1 -
Permitting and Planning
- Permitting and plan development.
Section 2 -
Hydrology and BMP Sizing
- Additional design, sizing, and stormwater planning concepts.
Section 3 -
Treatment and ATS Concepts
- QSD-focused treatment concepts, media, flocculants, and application considerations.
Section 4 -
QSP and QSD Considerations
- Interview with industry expert.
See What Others are saying
Testimonials
One of the best I have ever taken.
— Gary D.The BMP demos were awesome!
— Paul C.I enjoyed the entire training course.
— Kendria W.Course Features
Interactive Learning
Engage with quizzes, activities, and applied exercises that reinforce the additional QSD prerequisite concepts.
Focused QSD Applications
Build on your completed QSP foundation with the additional planning, design, treatment, and sampling concepts needed for the QSD pathway.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from instruction and examples developed by experienced stormwater professionals.
Approval & Pathway Information
CWT Training Academy’s WCA0101 course is approved by the State Water Resources Control Board as an acceptable prerequisite course for Qualified SWPPP Developer certification.
WCA0102 is a focused bridge built from the additional QSD-oriented prerequisite content within that pathway. It is designed for eligible learners who have already completed the QSP pathway.
Because the Bridge Course is not intended for every learner, CWT Training Academy verifies current QSP status before enrollment and confirms that WCA0102 is the appropriate next step.
Completion of WCA0102 documents completion of the additional Bridge Course content. Learners must still follow the applicable qualification, training, examination, and professional requirements associated with the QSD pathway.
Eligibility & Course Support
CWT Training Academy will review your QSP verification information, confirm the correct California course, and guide approved learners into the Bridge Course. Contact us before enrolling if you have questions about your current status or the correct next step.
Instructor Information:
Nathan Hardebeck
Stormwater Professional
CESCL, CISL, CPSWQ, CPISM, PSCIC, MT SWPPP Admin
Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in the environmental and stormwater consulting field with an emphasis on best management practices (BMPs), services and management related to industrial, construction, municipal and commercial stormwater programs.
California QSP / QSD Course Options
Choose the pathway that matches your current qualification
California Qualification Pathways
- WCA0100 - QSP Prerequisite — For learners who are not yet QSP qualified.
- WCA0101 - QSD Prerequisite — For learners who need the complete QSD prerequisite pathway.
- WCA0102 - QSP to QSD Bridge — For verified current QSPs who need only the additional QSD-focused content.
Need Help Choosing?
Contact CWT Training Academy before enrolling and we will help confirm the appropriate course for your current qualification path.
Current QSPs should complete verification before attempting to enroll in WCA0102.
MASTER CERTIFICATIONS
For those seeking a deeper knowledge base within a topic area, CWT Training Academy has developed defined paths with prescribed courses that Learners can complete within a time frame that matches their career goals.
Example: CESCL, CISL, PSCIC Combo
REGIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Regional certifications are cross-jurisdictional certifications of the same discipline. In one training event, a Learner can be certified in multiple jurisdictions within the defined region.
Example: CESCL, ICSI, MT-SWPPP Administrator
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Professional certifications are multi-disciplinary certifications of practices that your business is involved in. Paths of certification are defined by your business practice and regulatory influences.
Example: PSCIC, CSP, AEP
Bridge Course Resources
Included with Registration
WCA0102 Course Access
Approved learners receive access to the Bridge Course content, required learning activities, and assessment components.
Successful completion includes a digital certificate documenting completion of WCA0102.
Learners may also use CWT support resources and contact the Academy with pathway questions.
Available for Purchase
ESC BMP Pocket Guide
This BMP pocket guide will assist you in making informed decisions when selecting BMPs that provide the best erosion and sediment control (ESC) for your project. Printed on waterproof paper and spiral bound, it is a sturdy, easy-to-use jobsite reference that is approximately the size of a cell phone and fits in a back pocket.
Sold separately and not included with WCA0102 registration.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
WCA0102 requires eligibility verification before enrollment. Please contact CWT Training Academy before attempting to enroll so we can confirm that the Bridge Course is appropriate for your current qualification.
Learners are responsible for providing accurate registration and verification information. Contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible if your email address, contact information, or qualification details need to be corrected.
Refunds will not be provided for a missed or incomplete on-demand course. In the event of an emergency that prevents a learner from starting or completing the course as assigned, contact CWT Training Academy to discuss available options.
