Initial Certification Class
CEPSCI initial certification will qualify individuals who complete the CEPSCI class and pass the corresponding exam.
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Important Dates and Locations
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 -
Certification Process
- Course instruction
- Qualifying exam
- Grading and DHEC notification
- Issuance of Certification (within 1-2 weeks)
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The One-Day Initial Certification Class Will:
- 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
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System and Hardware Requirements for Online Classes and Testing:
- 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
Course Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 AM Check-in
8:30 – 12:00 noon
Welcome and Introduction to CEPSCI
Regulatory Overview and Reporting Requirements
Runoff Control Best Management Practices
Erosion Prevention Best Management Practices
12:00 – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 – 4:30 PM
Sediment Control Best Management Practices
Construction Plan Review
Construction Plan Exercises
Techniques and Practices for Field Inspection
Preparations and Review for Qualifying Exam
4:30 PM Adjourn