CGP Trainer of Record Overview

California Construction General Permit (CGP) Trainers of Record (ToR) are highly qualified individuals with the skills and experience to train future Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs).

CGP Trainer of Record Request for Qualifications

Each Spring, CASQA solicits applicants to become a California Construction General Permit Trainer of Record (CGP ToR) for the official CGP QSD/QSP training course.

The Trainer of Record Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for the next opportunity to apply.

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CGP ToR Qualification Steps

Becoming a CASQA-qualified Construction General Permit (CGP) Trainer of Record (ToR) requires completing a series of steps to ensure you are qualified and prepared to begin training future Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs). Please review the steps below for information on obtaining CGP ToR qualification.

Step 1: Create an Account

To get started, all prospective CGP ToRs must create a CASQA account. After creating a CASQA account, you will be able to complete the qualification steps and manage your qualification. Use the Qualification tab to manage your qualification and track your progress.

Step 2: Review the Request for Qualifications

Each Spring CASQA accepts Statement of Qualifications through a Request for Qualifications. You will find the Request for Qualifications at the top of this page when it is available. Additionally, availability of the Request for Qualifications are distributed through the CASQA Bi-Weekly Update to CASQA members, to active QSDs and QSPs through the CASQA Training Program, and QSDs self-registered through the State Water Resources Control Board.

Step 3: Pay the Statement of Qualification Fee and Submit Statement of Qualifications

For new ToR applicants the submittal fee is $530 and for previously not selected ToR applicants is $280.

The submitted SOQ will be reviewed by the review committee and a recommendation will be made to the CASQA Executive Director. If your SOQ is approved, you will be a candidate ToR and able to complete the qualification process. If your SOQ is not approved, we encourage you to apply again at a discounted rate when you have resolved the deficiencies in your SOQ.

Step 4: Attend Mandatory Orientation Webinar

All candidate ToRs must attend a mandatory orientation webinar. The date and time of the webinar is on the Request for Qualifications and changes each year.

Step 5: Pay Initial CGP Trainer of Record Fee

The initial CGP ToR fee is ($65). The term is valid until June 30th, and must be renewed each year by June 30 or a $25 reinstatement fee will apply.

Step 6: Execute and Maintain Compliance Agreement

All candidate ToRs must enter into an agreement with CASQA outlining the ToRs responsibilities and obligations as a ToR. This agreement is emailed to candidate ToRs for review.

Step 7: Obtain Certificate

After completing the ToR qualification steps above, your certificate of CGP ToR Qualification will be available in the Qualification tab.

After obtaining CGP ToR Qualification, you will have access to CGP ToR resources, including exclusive QSD/QSP course materials and the ability to post courses to the training course calendar.