CPESC Certification Procedures and Standards

Article II. - Standards for Professional Certification

Section 2. Eligibility Requirements

1. Each applicant must successfully pass a written examination designed to determine proficiency in the principles, practices, and legislation of erosion and sediment control. Applicants must also meet one of the following requirements:

   1. Earn a qualifying BS degree* or higher plus three (3) years of professional level experience** in the soil erosion and sediment control profession - college transcripts are required.

   2. Complete seven (7) years or more of professional level experience** in the erosion and sediment control profession.

      *	Degree in engineering (agricultural, civil, or environmental), geology, soil science, natural resource science or management, or a related field is acceptable.
      **	The time requirement for professional level experience may be reduced by obtaining In-Training status. See Article III for information about In-Training status.

2. Through the professional experience profile, references, and written exam, the applicant must demonstrate an ability to observe, evaluate, and synthesize information; to consider alternatives; and to propose appropriate recommendations in a clear, logical manner.

3. International applicants must provide documentation to assure that educational degrees obtained and work experience are comparable to the requirements described in Item A above. Qualification under a delegated program (e.g. CPESC - Australia) meets this requirement.