Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102

Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 is a practical training program focused on the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment process in accordance with CSA Z769 and CCME Guidelines.

The course provides hands-on instruction in data gap analysis, health and safety planning, and the development of effective sampling plans.

Participants will gain knowledge of drilling techniques and field procedures, including soil and groundwater sampling, as well as proper field documentation, such as borehole logging and chain of custody.

The program includes a dedicated in-class demonstration day where participants will observe and participate in soil classification and groundwater contamination with hands-on simulators. The course also covers laboratory data interpretation, development and interpretation of Conceptual Site Models, and report preparation, equipping participants with the skills needed to manage contaminated site investigations confidently. Those who have taken Contaminated Sites Management 102 previously do not need to take this course again.