BACKGROUND · NGICP CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP [email protected] Civic Garden...
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NGICP CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP [email protected] Civic Garden Center 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206 513.557.7048 BACKGROUND The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure (GI) construction, inspection, and maintenance workers. Designed to meet international best practice standards, the certification advances the establishment of sustainable communities by promoting GI as an environmentally and economically beneficial stormwater management option, supporting the development of proficient green workers, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers.
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NGICP CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
Civic Garden Center2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
513.557.7048
BACKGROUNDThe National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure (GI) construction, inspection, and maintenance workers. Designed to meet international best practice standards, the certification advances the establishment of sustainable communities by promoting GI as an environmentally and economically beneficial stormwater management option, supporting the development of proficient green workers, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers.
TRAINING
CERTIFICATION
EXAM
In order to become certified, each trainee must meet the following criteria:
• HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
• COMPLETE THE 35 HOURS OF APPROVED TRAINING
• PASS THE EXAM
• AGREE TO THE NGICP CODE OF CONDUCT
• GIVEN AT CIVIC GARDEN CENTER ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017
• BETWEEN 100-140 QUESTIONS OVER 3 HOURS
• BASED ON EXAM BLUEPRINT AVAILABLE ON THE NGICP WEBSITE - www.ngicp.org
Training will be provided at the Civic Garden Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Training modules are scheduled for Monday and Friday mornings from 8a-12p, starting on Friday, September 8, 2017 and ending on October 13, 2017. Each module will be facilitated by local GI professionals.
This is an intense 35-hour course that will cover background information in stormwater management and GI, materials used in GI practices and systems, and safety and site management. The classes mix both in-class training and hands-on training in the following GI practices:
• BIORETENTION
• PERMEABLE/PERVIOUS PAVEMENT
• RAINWATER HARVESTING
• GREEN/BLUE ROOFS
• DRY WELLS
• CONSTRUCTED STORMWATER WETLANDS
COST
$400
$250
SCHOLARSHIPSAVAILABLE
FOR PROFIT COMPANY
UTILITIES/NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SCHEDULEDATE TRAINING
Fri 09.08.17
Mon 09.11.17
Fri 09.15.17
Mon 09.18.17
Fri 09.22.17
Mon 09.25.17
Fri 09.29.17
Mon 10.02.17
Fri 10.06.17
Mon 10.09.17
Fri 10.13.17
Intro to NGICP and Stormwater Management
Safety In & Around Green Infrastructure Sites
Intro to Stormwater Management
Common Green Infrastructure Materials
Fill out application for testing
Vegetation in Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Site Management
Bioretention
Make up date
Permeable/Porous Pavement
Rainwater Harvesting Rooftop Practices
Dry WellsStormwater WetlandsLongterm Planning
ConclusionReviewMock Test
Applications are now being received. Email: [email protected]
for an applicationSite visits to GI examples at Cincinnati State, Cincinnati Zoo, MSD, and active site area projects are expected.
Dates and transportation to be arranged.
