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THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINER® PROGRAM is...
- an internationally recognized voluntary credential
- the U.S. industry standard for trainer certification in all environmental, safety & health fields.
- the only certification measuring instructional knowledge and confirming environmental, safety and health technical and regulatory specialty knowledge.
- a proven way to achieve personal and professional satisfaction for demonstrated competency and accomplishment.
- a network of dedicated colleagues sharing knowledge and resources.
- an opportunity to participate in setting standards for training in your industry.
- a valuable marketing tool for you or your organization.
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINERS are...
- training and education professionals with many years of experience in environmental, safety and health training.
- mostly degreed in engineering, chemistry, the sciences, or environmental management.
- true specialists in a fields that have experienced dramatic change over the past quarter century, with greatly increased responsibilities and a growing demand for professionalism. EPA, OSHA, DOT and state regulations are expanding, interrelated and overlapping, many with specific training. requirements.
THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINER® PROGRAM helps you to...
- respond to the demand for proven competency in your training programs.
- document your commitment to high quality training.
- demonstrate your leadership in preparing and protecting your workers.
CERTIFICATION CURRENTLY IS OFFERED IN...
- Emergency Response (Field Test)
- Management and Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Waste
- Occupational Safety and Health (includes Hazard Communications)
- Water Treatment Technology
PREPARE FOR THE CET EXAMINATION by...
- attending one of NETA's Designing and Delivering Effective Environmental, Safety and Health Training workshops. These award-winning workshops are designed for persons who are already proficient in technical areas, but need training or review in adult training and education programs.
- using NETA's CET Examination Guide, which contains the "need-to-know" for certification specialty areas. The Guide is sent after receipt of your application fee, or may be purchased separately.
- attending technical content and train-the-trainer workshops and seminars offered by state Environmental Training Centers, universities and colleges, the EPA, OSHA, and the private sector throughout the nation.
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINER® (CET) requirements are...
- proof of six (6) eligibility units, acquired through education and experience. At least three units (three years) must be direct experience in a relevant technical field.
- a minimum of 270 contact hours in delivering education or training.
- three professional references attesting to the applicant's skill as a trainer.
- successful completion of the CET Instructional Technology test and one or more technical specialty tests.*
- renewal every three years by proof of continuing education and experience in instructional technology and technical areas.
* Recognition is provided, in lieu of examination, to holders of current CHMM, CHP, CHST, CIH, CSP, and OHST certification, NRRPT registration, and most state senior-level water and wastewater certification. Details are provided with the application package.
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINER (AET) affiliation...
- Is available for trainers who do not yet have the experience or training contact hours needed for certification.
- Demonstrates commitment to the standards of excellence and professionalism of the CET Program.
- Provides many of the personal and professional benefits of certification while you are still gaining needed experience.
- Requires proof of three eligibility units; of which one year must be experience in a relevant technical area.
- Requires 45 contact hours in education or training delivery, three references, and successful completion of the examination.
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