A Certified Trainer of Water Quality Monitors is a certified monitor who has completed the training necessary to lead Texas Stream Team monitor training sessions. The "trainer's training" involves two steps (phases) that include first assisting a Certified Trainer at a monitor training session, then leading a monitor training with the assistance of a Certified Trainer.

A Certified Quality Assurance (QA) Officer is a certified monitor who has completed the training necessary to lead Texas Stream Team Quality Control (QC) sessions. The QA Officer training involves two steps (phases) that include first assisting a Certified QA Officer at a QC session, then leading a QC session with the assistance of a Certified QA Officer. Link here for more information on the Quality Assurance Program.

To become a Certified Trainer or a Certified Quality Assurance Officer, contact your local lead partner or contact Texas Stream Team. All training forms are available on the Publications page. Upcoming training event are announced on the Calendar page.

Forms needed for Texas Stream Team Certified Trainers and QA Officers

1. Texas Stream Team Volunteer Environmental Monitoring Manual
2. Monitor training session forms
3. QC session forms
4. Trainer’s Manual
5. QA Officer’s Manual
6. Trainer’s training forms for Certified Monitors interested in completing Certified Trainer training
7. Quality Assurance Officer training forms for Certified monitors interested in completing Certified QA officer training