Geosynthetics CQA Training, Containment Engineering, Leak Location, and More

TRI Environmental provides industry-leading training in Geosynthetics Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) and landfill CQA, designed for engineers, CQA technicians, regulators, and waste management professionals. With more than 20 years of experience, TRI delivers practical, field-focused courses that support compliance, quality control, and performance of containment systems.

Our CQA training programs cover key topics including geosynthetic materials testing, liner installation and inspection, conformance and verification testing, and liner integrity assessment (ELL and surveys). Courses are available both in person and online, serving government agencies, private companies, and engineering firms across the U.S. and internationally.

TRI’s courses combine transfer essential technical knowledge, helping participants improve field performance and meet regulatory requirements for landfill and environmental projects. Training content is continuously updated to reflect current standards and evolving industry needs.

More than 1,000 professionals have completed TRI training programs, many earning certifications such as GCI-ICP, and applying these credentials to support project documentation, compliance, and construction quality assurance in the field.

UPCOMING COURSES & CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Spring 2026 – CQA Week in Austin, TX

  April 28
  Liner Integrity Survey & Assessment
  1:00 – 5:00 pm
  TRI Environmental, 9225 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg A, Ste 201, Austin TX
  INSTRUCTOR: Abigail Gilson, P.E. (TRI)

  April 29
  CQA/CQC of Geosynthetics Installation
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  TRI Environmental, 9225 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg A, Ste 201, Austin TX
  INSTRUCTORS: Chris Eichelberger (Agru America) & Sam Allen (TRI)

  April 30
  CQA/CQC of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) & Compacted Clay Liners
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  TRI Environmental, 9225 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg A, Ste 201, Austin TX
  INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Kuhn, PhD, P.E. (TRI)

  May 1
  Geosynthetic Certification Institute – Inspectors Certification Program (GCI-ICP) Exams
  8:00 am – 12:00 pm
  TRI Environmental, 9225 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg A, Ste 201, Austin TX
  NOTE: The GCI-ICP certification exams require an extra application and fee. All exam takers must pay the proctoring fee to TRI (collected in the registration process) AND an additional program fee to the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI). Call +1 610.522.8440 for details from GSI.

  REGISTER ONLINE (Space is limited!)