United States: Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) In-Training (IT), Part 1

CISEC In-Training (IT) Program

In order to foster the professional development of individuals having less than two years of construction site sediment and erosion control inspection experience or education to become a CISEC registrant, applicants can apply for the “In Training” (IT) program to gain a CISEC-IT designation. A CISEC-IT registrant is an individual recognized by CISEC, Inc. as working toward becoming a CISEC registrant.  All CISEC-IT registrants are expected to work with other inspection professionals to gain “knowledge and field experience” associated with conducting sediment and erosion control and/or storm water management construction site inspection services.

IT, Part 1 Registration:

To obtain a CISEC-IT registration status, applicants must complete the following:

• Submit the required registration form and IT, Part 1 examination fee.  The registration form can be found as part of the Content tab.
• Take the US training modules.
• Pass with a score of 75% or better in the following parts of the CISEC Certification Examination:
  • EPA Regulations requirements applicable to inspectors
  • BMPs and Pollutants

Those that pass the IT, Part 1 examination are granted a CISEC-IT designation.

Applicants are NOT required to submit an application to take the CISEC-IT, Part 1 examination:

Upon registering for the examination, the applicant will be asked to fill out a registration form with their name, address, phone numbers and emails and agree to information specific to the examination.  

This certification examination is presented in one section.  In order to obtain the certification, you must pass with a score of 75% or greater.  You will receive a score of Pass or Fail for Section 1 upon completion and submittal.  

Should you fail, CISEC, Inc. will contact you with information on how to retake the examination.

The next exam will be held on March 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. eastern.

Updates to how exams are proctored will be available March 1, 2021.

The examination will be a maximum of 3.5 hours in duration.

Should you not be able to make this time, please contact us at examination@cisecinc.org or 720-235-2783 ext. 4.

Any questions, please contact us:

CISEC, Inc.

P.O. Box 188
Parker, CO 80134

Email:  contactus@cisecinc.org or examination@cisecinc.org
Phone:  720-235-2783