NGICP Class Invite with Trevor Smith

NGICP
National Green Infrastructure Certification Program

Initiated under the leadership of DC Water and the Water Environment Federation, 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 workforces, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers.

The program provides the foundation understanding needed for to properly design and oversee construction, inspection, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure. Designed to meet international best practice standards, this program provides candidates with the technical skills necessary to incorporate green infrastructure into projects successfully. This 35-hour course is the
pre-requisite for the exam to achieve NGICP certification. The comprehensive program:
• Expands your green infrastructure building, inspection, and maintenance knowledge
• Provides competitive edge in the green infrastructure arena
• Offers clients a way to identify certified individuals with NGICP Certification Database
• Demonstrates an investment in your professional expertise
• Offers access to more GI project opportunities
• Shows your commitment to supporting sustainable performance of GI practices

This course prepares you to demonstrate your competency in these green infrastructure areas:
• Bioretention (rain gardens, bioretention cells, curb extensions/bulb-outs, bioswales
and stormwater planters)
• Rainwater harvesting (rain barrels and cisterns)
• Permeable pavements (porous concrete, pervious asphalt and permeable pavers)
• Green roofs and blue roofs
• Dry wells and stormwater wetlands
Aug. 5-9 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA ~ Class tuition $800 (Certification Exam Extra)
To learn more and register, visit the Ecological Landscape Alliance website: https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/class-ngicp-national-green-infrastructure-certification-program/

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