Erosion & Sediment Control Training

Managing Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) effectively is critical for compliance, environmental protection, and project success. Poor ESC practices can lead to costly delays, consent breaches, and reputational risk, especially during heavy rain events.

Ensuring your team has relevant, up-to-date knowledge helps prevent costly rework, non-compliance, and environmental harm.

That is why BCD Group’s Environmental team is offering a new Erosion and Sediment Control Training designed for your projects and your people.

What makes this training different?

Tailored content: Pick and mix from 14 modules to suit your site challenges.

Fixed session fee: Train as many team members as you need for one agreed price.

On-site delivery: Our training is delivered in person at your location for maximum impact. If online delivery would suit your team better, have a chat with us and we will see what we can do.

Experienced trainer: Practical, detailed, and aligned with NZ best practice.

Training Modules

Our training is designed to be flexible and practical. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, you can pick and mix from 14 modules to create a session that meets your project’s unique needs. Each module covers a key aspect of erosion and sediment control, from general awareness to advanced techniques like chemical treatment and coastal ESC measures.

Whether you need a half-day refresher or a full-day deep dive, these modules ensure your team gets relevant, actionable knowledge that improves compliance and performance on-site.

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An introduction to erosion and sediment control principles, why they matter, and the impacts of poor practices on compliance and the environment.
Duration: 1 hour
Covers key design considerations for ESC measures and an overview of regulatory requirements, including consent conditions and GD05 guidelines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Learn correct installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of silt fences to prevent sediment discharge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Best practices for constructing and maintaining stabilised site entrances to reduce sediment tracking onto roads.
Duration: 30 minutes
Techniques for managing water flow around work areas using diversion channels and perimeter controls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Strategies to protect stormwater systems from sediment-laden runoff during construction.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Methods for stabilising exposed soils, including mulching, matting, and temporary cover systems.
Duration: 30 minutes
Practical approaches to minimise dust emissions on earthworks sites for health, safety, and compliance.
Duration: 30 minutes
Safe and effective techniques for removing water from excavations while preventing sediment discharge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Guidance on working in and around streams, including sediment control measures and environmental considerations.
Duration: 30 minutes
Design, installation, and maintenance of DEBs for effective sediment retention on site.
Duration: 30 minutes
Detailed training on SRP sizing, construction, and maintenance to meet best practice standards.
Duration: 1 hour
Introduction to chemical treatment options for sediment-laden water, including when and how to apply them.
Duration: 30 minutes
Specialised techniques for managing erosion and sediment control in coastal environments.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meet Simon Cathcart, our Environmental Manager

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FAQs

Effective ESC practices are essential for meeting council consent conditions, protecting waterways, and avoiding costly delays or penalties. Training ensures your team understands best practice and regulatory requirements like GD05.
Yes. Our content is aligned with Auckland Council’s GD05 Erosion and Sediment Control Guide and other regional best practice standards, so your team learns what’s expected across the North Island.
Site supervisors, engineers, compliance officers, maintenance crews, and anyone responsible for implementing or monitoring ESC measures on civil, infrastructure, forestry, or agricultural projects.
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We offer 14 modules covering everything from general awareness to specific devices like silt fences, sediment ponds, and chemical treatment. You can pick and mix modules to suit your needs.
You can book a half-day or full-day session. Module durations range from 30 minutes to 1 hour, so you can build a schedule that fits your team.
Anywhere in the North Island—including Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū, and Wellington.
Absolutely. Training improves awareness of council requirements and best practice, reducing the risk of non-compliance.