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CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI and CMS4S Frequently Asked Questions
- What does CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI and CMS4S stand for?
- How do I gain pre-approval to take the exam?
- What are the fees?
- Can I take the CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, CMS4S exam at EC12?
- Can I take an Envirocert, Inc. exam and CISEC exam at EC12?
- 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 EC12?
- 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, CESSWI, CMS4S?
What does CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, CMS4S stand for?
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), and Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S). 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 »
Download an CMS4S requirements and an application »
What are the fees?
CPESC and CPSWQ: The application fee is $200.00 USD. 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. The fees for the exam review and exam proctoring are posted on the registration form for EC12 and are separate from the application fee.
CESSWI: The application fee is $200.00 USD. 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. The fees for the exam review and exam proctoring are posted on the registration form for EC12 and are separate from the application fee.
CMS4S: The application fee is $150.00 USD. 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. The fees for the exam review and exam proctoring are posted on the registration form for EC12 and are separate from the application fee.
Can I take the CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, CMS4S exams at EC12?
No. The exams are offered concurrently. You may only take one of the exams
Can I take an Envirocert, Inc. exam and CISEC exam at EC12?
No. The exams are offered concurrently.
Do I need to register for the exam?
Yes, you should contact the Certification Program and advise them that you will be taking the exam at EC12. 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 exam review courses will take place on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 8:00am-5:00pm.
You must register for at least a Wednesday conference pass, select the review course you wish to take, and pay the resource fee. The registration and resource fees will provide entry into the Wednesday review course and also includes lunch and the Birthday Bash on Wednesday evening.
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. You may take the exam in Orlando on Thursday. Here is the schedule of classes
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | CPESC review courses | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | CPSWQ review course | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | CESSWI review course | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | CMS4S review course | 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Thursday, March 1, 2012 | CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, and CMS4S exam | 8:30am-1:00pm |
How do I register for the review course at EC12?
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 16.
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., CESSWI, Inc., or CMS4S, Inc..
Who do I contact for more information about the exam, the application process, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, and CMS4S?
Contact the friendly folks at CPESC, Inc., CPSWQ, Inc., CESSWI, Inc., CMS4S, Inc.: email them at info@cpesc.org, info@cpswq.org, info@cesswi.org, info@cms4s.org, respectively, or call (828) 655-1600.