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EC21: CPESC Exam Review Course

Primary Presenter: N/A

Date Offered: Monday, February 09, 2009

Technical Level: Intermediate

Time Offered: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Technology Section: Other: (Other)

Target Audience:

Note: For questions regarding course content or materials, please contact CPESC, Inc at info@cpesc.org or call (828)655-1600.

Course Description:

Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) now mandates local storm water management programs for thousands of municipalities throughout the US. Local governments must incorporate information and education components as well as construction site erosion control and post-construction storm water management into their programs. The need for certified professionals in erosion and sediment control and storm water control continues to grow rapidly.

A CPESC or CPSWQ designation establishes and expands your credibility in these specialties. It sets you apart as a certified professional who can be utilized to design and evaluate erosion and sediment control and/or storm water control plans, to influence public policy and land-use planning decisions, and to educate others in sound approaches for preventing off-site impacts from development activities.

The CPESC or the CPSWQ designation identifies specialists who have met established standards of expertise, experience and knowledge. Through a process of peer review and written exams available during the IECA Annual Conference and Expo, pre-approved applicants can obtain certification. These certification programs sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), provides the public with evidence of professional qualifications.

The certification process involves three steps:
1. You must complete an application that documents your educational and work experience. CPESC and CPSWQ eligibility is evaluated based on your application information.
2. You must submit a fee of $185 USD (IECA or SWCS members) or $200 USD (non-members) with your application. If you are already a CPSWQ, your application fee is $75 USD.
3. You must pass a two-part exam, which is offered at the IECA Conference.

When it’s time to renew your CPESC or CPSWQ certification, it pays to be a member of IECA or SWCS. CPESC and CPSWQ renewal fees for members is $85 (US) while nonmembers pay $100 (US).

Take advantage of the conference’s specialized training courses to prepare yourself for the exam and obtain certification.

The CPESC and CPSWQ exams will be held on Friday February 13, 2009. The CPESC and CPSWQ exams are available only to pre-approved applicants. To obtain an application for either certification call CPESC, Inc. at 828-655-1600 or email john@cpesc.org or online at www.cpesc.org.

Any questions, please contact:
	CPESC, Inc.
	Attn: David H. Ward
	49 State Street, Marion, NC 28752
	Ph: (828)655-1600 or Fax: (828)655-1622
	Email:david@cpesc.org
	Website: http://www.cpesc.org

Applications must be submitted to CPESC, Inc. by no later than January 3, 2009 in order to be reviewed for approval to sit for the exam at this conference. The CPESC and CPSWQ exams will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009.

Learning Objectives:

Review...
•	Applicable US federal and state regulations and permits
•	Common practices for erosion and sediment control
•	Exam problems
•	Factors influencing erosion
•	Basic models for predicting soil loss
•	Factors affecting runoff

Benefits:

Certification offers these valuable benefits:
•	Validates your knowledge in the erosion and sediment control and the storm water quality profession
•	Connects you with an elite group of certified professionals
•	Improves your professional credibility
•	Advances your career and business opportunities
•	Gives you a stronger voice in addressing public policies and regulations.
•	More and more US states and local governments now recommend the use of CPESC or CPSWQ professionals for erosion and sediment control and storm water quality control implementation.

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