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ESC Programs

We are fortunate to finally have a series of education and training programs available throughout BC:

ESC Metro Vancouver Conference
Vancouver Island University - Natural Resource Extension Program

We also have a series of certificate and certification programs available, including:

BC-CESCL - Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead

CISEC - Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control

CESSWI™ - Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector™

CPESC® - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control™

CPSWQ® - Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality™

CMS4S™ - Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist™

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Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Certification
(BC-CESCL)

BC-CESCL is a certificate program adapted to British Columbia from the established programs in Washington & Alaska. it is administered by the Erosion and Sediment Control Association of British Columbia, (ESCA BC), a non-profit arms-length third party focussed on promoting ESC training and education around the province. The certificate is available to all ESC practitioners but largely focussed on site personnel, from inspectors to contractors to site superintendents who wish to demonstrate understanding and committment to effective ESC on their sites.

This course will provide the student with 18-hours of instruction and practicum in erosion and sediment control. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) recognized by accrediting agencies, satisfying their training course requirements (renewable 3-year certification card). Construction projects greater than one acre in Washington and Alaska now require the availability of a CESCL. Municipalities in British Columbia are increasingly looking to Qualified Professionals to manage construction sites.

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    Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)

    The Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) program is administered by CISEC, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)6 organization based out of Parker, Colorado. Our nationwide training modules have been formulated to meet EPA’s Construction General Permit program and to provide a practical perspective on inspecting BMPs, writing reports, and identifying limitations of commonly found construction site mitigation measures. In addition, the training modules provide participants with essential inspector background information along with an opportunity to hone inspecting skills on a virtual active construction site.

    In addition to its training modules, the CISEC program also administers a nationwide certification examination. Individuals passing our rigorous 4-hour examination with a score of 75% or better are qualified to become a CISEC registrant.

    All CISECs registrants agree to follow a strict code of ethics and to enhance their careers by continuing to perform inspection services, volunteering their time and skills, attending educational forums, and participating at professional conferences. In addition, CISEC, Inc. expects all of its registrants to:

    • Be knowledgeable in the principles and practice of sediment and erosion control;
    • Posses the skills to assess conditions at the construction site;
    • Be able to evaluate disturbance and storage areas;
    • Determine whether pollutants enter the stormwater conveyance system;
    • Evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for effectiveness; and
    • Assess what is happening at discharge locations.

     

    Mission Statement

    To provide an inspector certification program for individuals that:

    • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the principles and practices of controlling sediment and erosion and other storm water pollutants and their applicability to discharge permit documents,
    • Demonstrate the necessary skills to observe onsite and offsite conditions that impact the quality of storm water discharges from active construction sites,
    • Demonstrate the ability to inspect installed best management practices and their ongoing maintenance to determine if the mitigation measures will minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from active construction sites,
    • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and report on their inspection of active construction sites as to whether storm water management compliance issues associated with water quality may exist with federal, state and/or local discharge permit regulations.

     

     

    Click here to access Code of Ethics

     

    Conference events or trainings:

    If you would like to book a CISEC training and/or exam at your next event contact us at cisec_inc@yahoo.com or fill out our form on this website.

     

    Click here for Training and Exam dates

     

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