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Courses for New Certification in Erosion Control Practices

How to Get Certified/Recertified/Reinstated in Erosion Control Practices

In order to qualify for Maine DEP Certification in Erosion Control Practices, completion of the 8-hour course “Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices” is required. This course is available online in a modular course format, or in-person in a single full day class (when available--hosted by local organizations). The topics covered in our in-person 8-hour training course can be completed online, at your own pace in approximately 1-hour increments (#NPS2150). Courses are offer through our partner JETCC.

In-person courses may be offered at locations throughout the state or virtually by webinar and are organized by local partners. Fees may apply. Please register for the following programs through the contact listed.

These courses meet the classroom requirements for, and qualifies individuals to apply for New Certifications in Erosion Control Practices.

Date Location Course Title Contact
n/a Online NPS2150: Basic & Advanced ESC Online Course Return form & $75 fee to JETCC upon completion, see training for details
January 9, 2025 Augusta Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland
January 16, 2025 Midcoast area, TBD Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Julie Sells
January 23, 2025 Bangor Area, TBD Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Amy Polyot
February 6, 2025 Augusta Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland
February 20, 2025 York County, TBD Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Melissa Brandt
March 13, 2025 Windham Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Emma Lorusso
April 10, 2025 Waterboro Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Angela Chute
April 17, 2025 Augusta Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland
May 15, 2025 Augusta Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland
May 29, 2025 Lewiston Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Emma Lorusso

Individuals taking this course (in-person) for Continuing Education Credit will receive 6 credit hours but must remain for the entire course (no partial credit will be given).

Courses for Continuing Education Credits for Recertification & Reinstatement

How to Get Certified/Recertified/Reinstated in Erosion Control Practices

To maintain certification, Continuing Education Credits are required. These Continuing Education Credits vary by course and each Continuing Education Hour completed will afford the DEP-Certified individuals one (1) year of additional certification, up to a maximum of eight (8) years. Recertification and Reinstatement requirements can be found below.

In-Person Courses

In-person courses may be offered at locations throughout the state or virtually by webinar and are organized by local partners. Fees may apply. Please register for the following programs through the contact listed.

These courses qualify for Continuing Education Credits that can be used towards re-certification of current certification (or within 6-month grace period) or re-instatement of expired certifications.

Date Credit Hours Location Course Title Contact
December 5, 2024 4 Bridgton Winter Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion Emlyn Emerock

Pre-recorded Online Courses

Online courses are available anytime for credit. See the table below for training modules offered. Only online classes linked from the table will count for credit. Additionally, there is a $20 per credit hour fee to be paid to NEIWPCC-JETCC following completion in order for credits to be applied.

These courses qualify for Continuing Education Credits that can be used towards re-certification of a current certification (if within 6-month grace period), or re-instatement of expired certifications. The entire course for New certifications is NPS2150: Basic & Advanced ESC Online Course

Registration fee can be paid by either check or credit card. If paying by check, please make payable to "NEIWPCC-JETCC".

For credit card payments, please call 207-253-8020
Online Course # Credit Hours Course Title Send certificate and fee to:
NPS2152 1 Why Controlling Erosion is Important

Return form & $20 fee
for each credit hour
to JETCC upon completion,
see training for details


NEIWPCC - JETCC
584 Main Street
South Portland, Maine 04106
Tel. 207-253-8020
Fax: 207-771-9028
Email: info@neiwpcc-jetcc.org

NPS2153 1 Dirt & Water: The Basics of Erosion & Sedimentation
NPS2154 1 Erosion Controls for Construction Sites
NPS2155 1 Sediment Control & Construction Site Considerations
NPS2156 1 DEP Regulations Overview: Erosion Control Law, NRPA
NPS2157 1 Erosion Control Planning & Good Housekeeping
NPS2158 1 BMP Installation & Inspection
NPS2160 1 Stream Smart Road Crossings and Basic Project Design
NPS2163 1 BMPs for Residential Sites