Certified Hydric Soils Investigator Training Courses
Course Details: This course consists of 12 online modules that will educate, test and demonstrate your knowledge about the US Army Corps of Engineers Hydric Soils Indicators for all 10 regions. Each module takes about 3-4 hours to complete and students are welcome to compete them at their own pace during the class’ 16-week time frame. In addition to the modules, there is a field work project that needs to be coordinated with the instructor. The class concludes with a review of your field work and a final exam. Upon successful completion of the class and a grade of 80% or higher, you will earn Certified Hydric Soils Investigator (CHSI) status and receive a certificate as well as an electronic seal to use on reports and proposals. This certification is valid for five years and is eligible for renewal with additional continuing education. the Certified Hydric Soils Investigator (CHSI) is part of The Swamp School’s overall Certified Wetland Delineator Program (CWD).
How the Class Works
- 11 field work projects
- 11 data collection exercises
- 12 online learning modules, including:
- Video presentations
- Handouts
- Class discussion
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Final exam
- Instructor-guided virtual field work
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Materials Needed
You will need to provide the following items for this class:
- Munsell Soil Color Chart
- Soil auger or shovel
What You Will Learn
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify A, S and F indicator types
- Determine carbon, sulfur and iron indicators
- Recognize the importance of oxidized rhizospheres
- Determine floodplain soil indicators
- Know how to identify hydric red parent material soils
- Be aware of regional problem soils
Course Includes
- 36 professional development hours
- 12 activity modules
- 11 data collection exercises in the field
- Credits toward a five-year Certified Hydric Soils Investigator certification
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- Level: 301
- Class Category: Wetland Delineation
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