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.  

General Examination Information:

This certification examination is presented in one section. 

The examination will be a maximum of 2.0 hours in duration.

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.  

Please allow for up to 48 hours after submittal of the exam for a formal response from CISEC, Inc. regarding your examination results.

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

Proctor Information:

As of March 1, 2021, proctoring of all examinations will occur through ProctorU.  Scheduling for examinations are available 24/7 to fit your schedule.

ProctorU fee (paid directly to ProctorU at time of scheduling your examination): $26.00

Additional information regarding how to sign up with ProctorU will be available after registering for the examination.  

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