INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED EROSION, SEDIMENT AND STORM WATER INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (CESSWI) LAUNCHED
Marion, N.C -- The Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Inc. is excited to announce the development of it's Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector Certification Program (CESSWI). This new program will be available to all qualified technicians and inspectors who wish to demonstrate their proficiencies in construction and post construction inspection skills and abilities. This new designation for certified specialists was created by CPESC, Inc., in conjunction with a national oversight committee of erosion and sediment control and storm water management professionals. Registrants will be expected to understand minimum requirements for inspections of erosion, sediment, and storm water management practices, activities, and sites as set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permitting program and/or Canada's Department of Fisheries and Ocean's Requirements.
This unique program will make it possible for both the regulators and the regulated community to employ qualified inspection staff to observe and report the adequacy of erosion and sediment controls and storm water management for construction, industrial and municipal operations. CESSWIs will be recognized throughout the United States and Canada as candidates who have demonstrated the minimum proficiencies needed to inspect construction and post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs). Specific state requirements may be added to the certification process.
To apply, a candidate will provide information on education and applicable work experience, along with references of those who can verity their experiences with inspection related activities. The candidate's application will be reviewed by a qualifications committee and notified of his/her eligibility to sit for an examination. An Inspector Study Course will be available if the candidate chooses to sharpen his/her skills prior to the examination.
A candidate must submit his application and fee and successfully complete a written examination to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the basic inspection skills for erosion and sediment controls and storm water management. The candidate must also subscribe to a code of ethics for inspectors. An annual renewal fee is required to obtain registration status along with documentation of continuing education credits. Applications may be obtained at the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Environmental Connection 07 (EC-07) in Reno, Nevada on February 15, 2007 or downloaded after February 15th at www.cpesc.org
"We are excited about the opportunity to provide a North American continent-wide certification program for inspectors involved in construction and post construction activities," said David Ward, Executive Director of CPESC, Inc. "Many states and governmental bodies have been anticipating the advent of this program for quite some time and now we can offer it to them."
Nearly 3000 professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control and Storm Water Quality have been certified by CPESC, Inc in the past quarter century. CPESC, Inc. plans to continue its certification expertise and excellence over the next quarter century.