CPESC, Inc. Information

CESSWI/CPESC/CPSWQ

What is a Certification Partner?

The public demands evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economic well being of people throughout the world. Increasingly, such professionals must be able to show evidence of their qualifications. CISEC, Inc. certifies individuals based on thorough examination and review of an individual's educational, scientific and service activities in both the public and private sector. CISEC, Inc. has developed standards and procedures as well as a code of ethics for certifying persons qualified to practice in the fields of erosion and sediment control, storm water quality and as inspectors.

IECA has a Certification Partners program where we evaluate a certification program to see how it fits the mission and vision of our organization. After a thorough evaluation of a program, the benefits to both organizations and the opportunities that may exist, IECA may enter into a partnership where mutual benefits and responsibilities were spelled out. Currently, IECA has two Certification Partners, CISEC, Inc. and CPESC, Inc.

Program Purposes

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

A Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (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 and local events, pre-approved applicants can obtain certification. These certification programs sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation Society public with evidence of professional qualifications.

Find out more about the CPESC application process or download an application »

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Find out more about the CESSWI ceritifcation, application process or download an application »

Who to contact for more information

If you have additional questions about the CPESC/CPSWQ/CESSWI program please contact:

CPESC, Inc.
Attn: David H Ward, CPESC
796 Old Linville Rd
Marion, NC 28752-7572
Ph:(828)655-1600
Fax:(828)655-1622
info@cpesc.org
Website:http://www.cpesc.org