Certification Courses

CPSWQ®, CPESC®, CESSWI™, CISEC®, CMS4S™

Become Certified in One of Five Areas of Expertise at StormCon 2013!

Become a Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), a Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC), or a Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S).

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Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ)

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)

Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)

NEW Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S)

Please Note: You must receive a letter of approval from the corresponding certifying board to take the certification exam of your choice.
See details for each certification under “How to Apply for the Exam.”

Additional information and the required forms are available at www.cpswq.org (for CPSWQ), www.cpesc.org (for CPESC), www.cesswi.org (for CESSWI), www.cisecinc.org (for CISEC), and www.cms4s.org (for CMS4S).

Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ®)

Review Course:
Sunday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Certification Exam:
Monday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

What is CPSWQ?
The Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality is a designation that provides evidence of qualifications in stormwater management principles and methods. CPSWQ certification is available to those who have the educational training, as well as the demonstrated expertise and experience in computing, analyzing, and evaluating stormwater quality.

CPSWQ certification benefits you by:

• Enhancing your professional credibility
• Promoting public awareness of the stormwater profession
• Allowing you greater influence on policy decisions affecting technical and professional issues
• Providing access to educational opportunities and sources of information
• Leveraging your career opportunities through professional contacts

Register for the full-day Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) Exam Review Session on Sunday, August 18, 2013, and apply to take the exam on Monday, August 19, 2013, or participate in the review session and take the exam at a later date. You may register to attend the review session only, without having to take the exam.

Please note: To take the CPSWQ certification exam, you must have received a letter of approval from CPSWQ Inc. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.” Additional information and the required forms are available at www.cpswq.org.

How to Get Certified:
Applicants must successfully pass a proctored one-day exam covering hydrology, environmental indicators, impacts of urbanization, and federal and state laws and regulations. A full-day exam review session is offered on Sunday, August 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The exam is offered the following day, Monday, August 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You must have prior approval from CPSWQ Inc. to take the exam on Monday, August 20. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.”

 How to Register for the Exam Review Session:
Anyone is eligible to attend the full-day review session on Sunday, August 19. You must complete the StormCon registration form and mail or fax it to us, or register online to reserve your space. Your registration fee for the exam review session includes a review workbook with essential information for passing the CPSWQ exam. Whether you’re taking the exam or considering becoming certified in the future, this is a great opportunity to review the essentials of stormwater, hydrology, and urban runoff.

How to Apply for the Exam:
To be eligible to sit for the CPSWQ exam on Monday, August 19, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, SC, you must complete and submit the StormCon registration form to us by mail or fax, or register online to reserve your space. You must also apply to the certifying organization, CPSWQ Inc., with your academic and work history and professional references.

For a CPSWQ exam application form and further information, please visit www.cpswq.org. You are not eligible to take the exam unless you have received a confirmation letter by mail from CPSWQ Inc. prior to the exam date.

CPSWQ Exam Application Deadline:
The CPSWQ review committee needs 45 days to evaluate your information and confirm your eligibility to sit for the exam. Your materials must be received by CPSWQ Inc. no later than July 6, 2013, to allow for enough time.

CPSWQ Contact Information:
David Ward
EnviroCert International Inc.
CPSWQ Interim Program Manager
Phone: 828-655-1600 828-655-1600 
Fax: 828-655-1620
E-mail: david@envirocertintl.org
Web Site: www.cpswq.org
Mailing Address: 49 State Street, Marion, NC 28752-4020

Who Sponsors the CPSWQ Certification?
The Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality program has been certifying professionals for more than 11 years. In 1998, the CPESC Council developed a certification program for stormwater professionals who had already obtained CPESC certification. Now, with input from the federal EPA, this CPSWQ certification is available for stormwater professionals who do not necessarily have CPESC certification.

 

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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC®)

Review Course:
Sunday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Certification Exam:
Monday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

What is CPESC?
The Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control is a designation that provides evidence of qualifications in erosion and sediment control principles and applications. CPESC certification is available to those who have the educational training, as well as the demonstrated expertise and experience in computing, analyzing, and evaluating erosion and sediment control principles and methods.

CPESC certification benefits you by:
Enhancing your professional credibility
Promoting public awareness of the erosion and sediment control profession
Allowing you greater influence on policy decisions affecting technical and professional issues
Providing access to educational opportunities and sources of information
Leveraging your career opportunities through professional contacts

Register for the full-day Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Exam Review Session on Sunday, August 18, 2013 and apply to take the exam on Monday, August 20. 2013, or participate in the review session and take the exam at a later date. You may register to attend the review session only, without having to take the exam.

Please note: To take the CPESC certification exam you must have received a letter of approval from CPESC Inc. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.” Additional information and the required forms are available at www.cpesc.org.

How to Get Certified:
Applicants must successfully pass a proctored one-day exam covering hydrology, environmental indicators, impacts of urbanization, and federal and state laws and regulations. A full-day exam review session is offered on Sunday, August 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exam is offered the following day, Monday, August 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You must have prior approval from CPESC Inc. to take the exam on Monday, August 20. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.”

How to Register for the Exam Review Session:
Anyone is eligible to attend the full-day review session on Sunday, August 19. You must complete the StormCon registration form and mail or fax it to us, or register online at www.StormCon.com to reserve your space. Your registration fee for the exam review session includes a review workbook with essential information for passing the CPESC exam. Whether you’re taking the exam or considering becoming certified in the future, this is a great opportunity to review the principles of erosion and sediment control, hydrology, and urban runoff.

How to Apply for the Exam:
To be eligible to sit for the CPESC exam on Monday, August 19, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, SC, you must complete and submit the StormCon registration form and mail or fax it to us, or register online at www.StormCon.com to reserve your space. You must also apply to the certifying organization, CPESC Inc., with your academic and work history and professional references.

For a CPESC exam application form and further information, please visit www.cpesc.org. You are not eligible to take the exam unless you have received a confirmation letter by mail from the CPESC organization prior to the exam date.

 CPESC Exam Application Deadline:
The CPESC Inc. review committee needs 45 days to evaluate your information and confirm your eligibility to sit for the exam. Your materials must be received by CPESC Inc. no later than July 6, 2013, to allow enough time.

CPESC Contact Information:
John Brown
CPESC Program Manager
CPESC Inc.
Phone: 828-655-1600     828-655-1600   
Fax: 828-655-1620
E-mail: john@cpesc.org
Web Site: www.cpesc.org
Mailing Address: 49 State Street, Marion, NC 28752-4020

Who Sponsors the CPESC Certification?
The Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control program has been certifying professionals for more than 25 years. The CPESC is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

 

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Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI™)     

 Review Course:
Sunday, August 18,, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Certification Exam:
Monday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

What is CESSWI?
The Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector is a designation that provides evidence of qualifications in the inspection of erosion, sediment and stormwater BMPs on sites under NPDES Phase II jurisdiction. CESSWI certification is available to those who have the educational training, as well as the demonstrated expertise and experience in site inspections related to storm water and erosion and sediment control.

CESSWI certification benefits you by:

• Demonstrating proficiency in the erosion, sediment and storm water inspection field
• Enhancing your technical and professional credibility
• Satisfying the qualified-person requirement in some local and state programs
• Increasing personal value, recognition, and marketability
• Encouraging greater commitment and personal career growth

Register for the full-day Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) Exam Review Session on Sunday, August 18, 2013 and apply to take the exam on Monday, August 19, 2013, or participate in the review session and take the exam at a later date. You may register to attend the review session only, without having to take the exam.

 Please note: To take the CESSWI certification exam, you must have received a letter of approval from CESSWI Inc. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.” Additional information and the required forms are available at www.cesswi.org.

How to Get Certified:
Applicants must successfully pass a proctored one-day exam covering safety, communication, documentation ethics, plan management, inspector duties, BMPS, and federal and state laws and regulations. A full-day exam review session is offered on Sunday, August 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exam is offered the following day, Monday, August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You must have prior approval from CESSWI Inc. to take the exam on Monday, August 20. See details under “How to Apply for the Exam.”

How to Register for the Exam Review Session:
Anyone is eligible to attend the full-day review session on Sunday, August 19. You must complete the StormCon registration form and mail or fax it to us, or register online at www.StormCon.com to reserve your space. Your registration fee for the exam review session includes a review workbook with essential information for passing the CESSWI exam. Whether you’re taking the exam or considering becoming certified in the future, this is a great opportunity to review the essentials of stormwater, hydrology, and urban runoff.

How to Apply for the Exam:
To be eligible to sit for the CESSWI exam on Monday, August 19, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, SC, you must complete and submit the StormCon registration form to us by mail or fax, or register online at www.StormCon.com to reserve your space. You must also apply to the certifying organization, CESSWI Inc., with your academic and work history and professional references.

For a CESSWI exam application form and further information, please visit www.cesswi.org. You are not eligible to take the exam unless you have received a confirmation letter by mail from CESSWI Inc. prior to the exam date.

CESSWI Exam Application Deadline:
The CESSWI review committee needs 30 days to evaluate your information and confirm your eligibility to sit for the exam. Your materials must be received by CESSWI, Inc. no later than July 19, 2013 to allow for enough time.

CESSWI Contact Information:
EnviroCert International Inc.
CESSWI Program Manager
Phone: 828-655-1600    828-655-1600 
Fax: 828-655-1620
E-mail: david@envirocertintl.org
Web Site: www.cesswi.org
Mailing Address: 49 State Street, Marion, NC 28752-4020

Who Sponsors the CESSWI Certification?
The Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector program has been certifying professionals for more than 2 years. In 2007, the EnviroCert International Inc. Board of Directors developed the CESSWI Program with the assistance of a large group of individuals including those with a background in engineering, regulatory experience, local governments, US EPA, and the Canada Department of Oceans and Fisheries.

 

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Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC®)

Training Modules:
Sunday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 19, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Certification Exam:
Monday, August 19, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Register for the one and one-half day Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) training modules on Sunday and Monday, August 19 & 20, and apply through CISEC Inc. (at www.cisecinc.org) to determine whether you are eligible to take the examination on Monday, August 20. You may register to attend the training modules only without having to take the examination. Also, there is no requirement to take the training modules before sitting for the certifying examination.

Please note: To take the CISEC certification examination you must have received a letter of approval from the CISEC Inc. See details under “How to Apply for the Examination.” Additional information and the required forms are available at www.cisecinc.org.

What is CISEC?
StormCon is pleased to offer the sediment and erosion control inspection training modules and certification examination. If you are an experienced construction site inspector, you can take the next professional step by becoming a CISEC to show your distinction and professionalism in the field.

Any individual registered as a CISEC must be ready to demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge in the principles and practices of sediment and erosion control and their applicability to development of discharge permit documents

• The necessary skills to observe onsite and offsite conditions that impact the quality of stormwater discharges from active construction sites
• The ability to inspect installed best management practices and their ongoing maintenance to determine if the mitigation measures will minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from active construction sites

• The ability to communicate and report on their inspection of active construction sites as to whether compliance issues may exist with federal, state, and/or local discharge permit regulations

How to Get Certified:
A CISEC is one who has demonstrated his or her proficiency in observing, inspecting, and reporting on the implementation of storm water pollution prevention plans by passing the 3.5- 4.0 hour certification examination by a score of 75% or better.

Minimum Qualifications:
An applicant becoming a CISEC must demonstrate the following background and expertise:

• A complete understanding about sediment and erosion processes and how the discharge of pollutants associated with construction activities may impact the environment
• The ability to meet the EPA’s requirements for a qualified inspector and an understanding of federal regulations associated with the NPDES discharge permit
• Ability to read and understand construction site storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and able to fully comprehend accompanying sediment and erosion control drawings
• Construction site experience on inspecting the installation and maintenance of BMPs, identifying waste management problems, and addressing impacts by non-stormwater discharges
• The ability to communicate and write accurate inspection reports. Applicants are expected to have inspection skills in one or more of the following types of construction projects: large land development; linear (e.g., roadway, pipeline); vertical (e.g., town homes, single-family residence); big box (e.g., commercial buildings)

Applicant’s skills will be determined through testing and training provided by the CISEC program which is designed for achieving proficiency in the process of inspecting and reporting on construction site sediment and erosion control practices.                                                            

How to Register for the Training Modules:
Anyone is eligible to attend the training modules on Sunday and Monday, August 18 & 19, 2013 in Myrtle Beach, SC. However, you must complete the StormCon registration form and mail or fax it to us, or register online to reserve your space.

Your registration fee for the training modules includes a manual with essential information and material for inspectors. Whether you’re taking the examination or are considering becoming certified in the future, this is a great opportunity to review the principles of site inspection and erosion and sediment control. 

Please note: CISEC Inc. will not process any StormCon registration fees for the training modules.

How to Apply for the Examination:
To be eligible to sit for the CISEC examination on Monday, August 19, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, SC, you must receive approval from CISEC Inc. This requires submittal of an application and paying the $150 (if you are registered for the training modules) or $350 (if you are not taking the training modules) processing fee to CISEC Inc. Please note, StormCon will not process any processing fees for the certification examination.

For a CISEC examination application form and fee information, please visit www.cisecinc.org. To download an application PDF form, visit www.cisecinc.org/id1.html, or the “Training and Exam Date tab as found on the web site. You are not eligible to take the certification test unless you have received a confirmation letter from the CISEC Inc. prior to the examination date.

CISEC Examination Application Deadline:
The CISEC review committee needs at least 30 days to evaluate your information and to determine your eligibility to sit for the examination. Thus, your materials must be received by CISEC Inc. no later than July 19, 2013.

For further information about the examination application, eligibility, and fees, contact:          

CISEC Inc. Contact Information:
Phone: 720-235-278   720-235-2783 
Fax: 303-841-6386
E-mail: cisec_inc@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.cisecinc.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 188, Parker, CO 80134

Who Sponsors CISEC Certification?
The Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control program was launched at StormCon in 2005 and is sponsored by CISEC Inc. and its registrants. Today, CISECs are demonstrating throughout the United States their inspection skills and expertise by fulfilling requirements set forth in the Construction General Permit as developed by the EPA. 

 

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Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S™)

Review Course:
Sunday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Certification Exam:
Monday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For additional information please go to www.cms4s.org.

A Unique Program
CMS4S registrants must understand the minimum requirements for the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit requirements, as it relates to overall coordination and implementation of the MS4 operations.

Registrants must document proficiencies in each of the NPDES minimum control measures:

• Public education and outreach
• Public participation and involvement
• Illicit discharge, detection, and elimination
• Construction site runoff control
• Post-construction runoff control
• Pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices as well as overall program management & documentation
• Program funding
• Program audits & evaluation.

CMS4S Contact Information:
EnviroCert International Inc.
CMS4S Program Manager
Phone: 828.655.1600    828.655.1600  
Fax: 828.655.1620
E-mail: info@cms4s.org
Web Site: www.cms4s.org
Mailing Address: 49 State Street, Marion, NC 28752-4020

The Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist Certification Program (CMS4S) was created by EnviroCert International Inc. in conjunction with an international oversight committee of MS4 operators and stormwater professionals.

 

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