Initial Certification

Classes begin: 8:30 a.m. 
Classes adjourn: 4:30 p.m.

In-Person Classes and Exams:

• June 28-29, 2023
• August 16-17, 2023

Online Classes and Exams:

• May 17-18, 2023
• July 19-20, 2023

In-person classes will be offered at the River Center in Saluda Shoals Park:

River Center
5605 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29212

1. Course instruction
2. Qualifying exam
3. Grading and DHEC notification
4. Issuance of Certification (within 1-2 weeks)

• Address techniques for construction site erosion prevention and sediment control
• Cover regulatory requirements related to NPDES Construction General Permit compliance in South Carolina
• Introduce environmentally effective techniques for different terrain and topography
• Demonstrate how to review grading and drainage plans and BMP details
• Provide an overview of techniques and practices for conducting a thorough field inspection
• Help prepare attendees for the exam, which is part of the process for becoming a SC Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector

• Operating System - Windows 8, 8.1 and 10; MAC 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15
• Connection - 300kb/s upload speed, satellite and dial-up connections are not supported
• 213 MB of storage for testing software
• Webcam
• Microphone or headset with microphone
• Tablets, hybrid devices and mobile phones are not supported