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CPESC, CPSWQ and CESSWI Frequently Asked Questions
- What does CPESC, CPSWQ, and CESSWI stand for?
- How do I gain pre-approval to take the exam?
- What are the fees?
- Can I take the CPESC, CPSWQ, and CESSWI exam at EC10?
- Do I need to register for the exam?
- If I take the review course do I have to take the exam?
- When is the review course and when is the exam?
- How do I register for the review course at EC10?
- Who do I contact for more information about the review course?
- Who do I contact for more information about the exam, the application process, and CPESC, CPSWQ, or CESSWI?
What does CPESC, CPSWQ, and CESSWI stand for?
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), and Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI). These designations are given to specialists who have met established standards of expertise, experience and knowledge. Through a process of peer review and written exams, pre-approved applicants can obtain certification.
How do I gain pre-approval to take the exam?
To apply for approval to take either the CPESC, CPSWQ, or the CESSWI exam you must complete an application and submit all required materials to Envirocert, Inc.
Download an CPESC requirements and an application »
Download an CPSWQ requirements and an application »
Download an CESSWI requirements and an application »
What are the fees?
CPESC and CPSWQ: The application fee is $185.00 USD for members of IECA or SWCS. It is $200.00 USD for non-members. This fee includes the exam but not the review course. There is a $75.00 USD re-testing fee if you do not pass the exam.
CESSWI: The application fee is $135.00 USD for members of IECA or SWCS. It is $150.00 USD for non-members. This fee includes the exam but not the review course. There is a $75.00 USD re-testing fee if you do not pass the exam.
Can I take the CPESC, CPSWQ, and CESSWI exam at EC10?
No. The exams are offered concurrently.
Do I need to register for the exam?
No, once you have been approved to sit for the exam, there is no need to register for the exam. The fee to take the exam is included in your application fee.
If you would like to take one of the review courses, you will need to register for the course. Registration for the review courses is handled by IECA. The CPESC exam review courses will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 8:30am-5:00pm and again on Thursday, February 18, 2009 from 8:30am-5:00pm. The CPSWQ exam review course will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 8:30am-5:00pm. The CESSWI exam review course will take place on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 8:30am-5:00pm.
CPESC review course details » (also offered on Thursday as EC6204-R)
CESSWI review course details »
If I take the review course do I have to take the exam?
No, the review courses can serve as excellent overviews for anyone involved in the erosion and sediment control industry. If you take the review course and decide you are not ready to take the exam, you may take the exam at a later date in another location.
Taking the review course is not a preresiquite for taking the exam. But it serves as a helpful review.
See the calendar on CPESC's website for more exam dates »
CESSWI review course details »
When is the review course and when is the exam?
The CPESC, CPSWQ and CESSWI review courses are a one-day course. If you are taking both courses, you will need to be in Dallas on the days listed below. You may take the exam in Dallas on Friday. Here is the schedule of classes
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 and Thursday, February 18, 2010 | CPESC review courses | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | CPSWQ review course | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Thursday, February 18, 2010 | CESSWI review course | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Friday, February 19, 2010 | CPESC, CPSWQ and CESSWI exam | 8:30am-1:30pm |
How do I register for the review course at EC10?
There are three easy ways to register. You may register online or by phone by calling 1-800-455-4322.
If you have questions about the registration process, please contact IECA at ecinfo@ieca.org or call 1-800-455-4322.
Courses do fill up, so register early to reserve your seat. Early registration pricing is available thru Friday, December 4.
Who do I contact for more information about the review course?
Contact IECA at ecinfo@ieca.org or call 1-800-455-4322.
For technical content, contact CPESC, Inc., CPSWQ, Inc., or CESSWI, Inc.
Who do I contact for more information about the exam, the application process, CPESC, and CPSWQ?
Contact the friendly folks at CPESC, Inc., CPSWQ, Inc., or CESSWI, Inc.: email them at info@cpesc.org, info@cpswq.org info@cesswi.org, respectively, or call (828) 655-1600.
