{"id":47,"date":"2017-03-06T14:14:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T19:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1181.bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:49:29","slug":"level-iii","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/level-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Level III Certification &amp; Recertification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level III Certification Professionals List<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1WpYQ2IpaA2gPivLJSHEjpsJoNnaO-2tiFlU1kvh_c5M\/edit#gid=1502750329\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n         target=\"_blank\"          rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"       >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Level III Certified Professionals List<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Workshop<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Upcoming Workshops<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/0B7O2q\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1740\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-9024\"\n            alt=\"A bird&#039;s eye view of a road construction site\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-scaled.jpeg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 10% 1%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-600x408.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-1177x800.jpeg 1177w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-768x522.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-1536x1044.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_262275480-2048x1392.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Level III Certification: Design of Erosion &amp; Sediment Control Plans<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">June 3, 2026 <br>McKimmon Center, Raleigh<br><br>This certification workshop is for engineers and technicians designing erosion and sediment control (E&amp;SC) plans on NCDOT projects, including Reclamation Plans. The workshop focuses on calculations for selecting and sizing best management practices (BMPs) to meet regulatory requirements for NCDOT. Topics include hydrology, erosion, regulations, channels, sediment and turbidity control, and below the water table borrow pit location in relation to wetlands. The 1.5-hour examination must be passed for certification. This is a classroom workshop that includes example problems worked throughout the morning. Participants will receive a packet of presentations, example problems, and reference materials required to pass the examination.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\"><br>Register<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/LaMLyk\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-9027\"\n            alt=\"With yellow headphones on neck. Construction worker in uniform is on the quarry.\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_482342329-scaled-e1775659333927.jpeg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Level III Recertification: Design of Erosion &amp; Sediment Control Plans<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">June 4, 2026<br>McKimmon Center, Raleigh<br><br>This recertification workshop is for engineers and technicians designing erosion and sediment control (E&amp;SC) plans on NCDOT projects, including Reclamation Plans. The workshop focuses on calculations for selecting and sizing best management practices (BMPs) to meet regulatory requirements for NCDOT. Topics include hydrology, erosion, regulations, channels, sediment and turbidity control, and below the water table borrow pit location in relation to wetlands. The one-hour examination must be passed for recertification. This is a classroom workshop that includes example problems worked throughout the morning. Participants receive a notebook with presentations, example problems, and reference materials required to pass the examination.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\"><br>Register<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information About Level III Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These workshops are offered <strong>twice a year<\/strong>, once in June and once in November\/December, in Raleigh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a workshop is not posted above, we have no additional information to provide regarding future workshop locations or dates. <strong>If you have not done so already, we recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/mailing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joining our mailing list<\/a>&nbsp;to be notified when new workshops become available.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each workshop is unique. The information below is provided for <strong>general information<\/strong> about the workshop. Please reference the registration website for specific information about the individual workshop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-zwdwcx\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"zwdwcx\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">GENERAL LEVEL III CERTIFICATION INFORMATION<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This certification is awarded by NC&nbsp;State University Cooperative Extension in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and is housed in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To receive the certification, individuals must attend the certification workshop and receive a score of at least 70% on the exam administered at the end of the workshop. The exam is open book, open notes, and administered for a timed 1.5 hours. No additional time will be allowed. The exam is approximately 15 multipart questions that require calculations and understanding of presented topics to answer correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The certification is valid for 3 years, ending on December 31st of the 3rd year following the examination. For example, if you received your certification in June or December 2023, your certification is valid until December 31, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain certification in good standing after 3 years, certified professionals will need to attend the Level III Recertification workshop and sit for the recertification exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you allow your certification to lapse, you have a one-year grace period in which you are still eligible to take the re-certification workshop and bring your certification back into good standing. If you exceed this one-year grace period, you will need to take the certification workshop and exam again.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The certification is NOT intended to be a replacement for professional licensure (like PE or RLA) and is only a supplement to those rigorous professional licenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reciprocity &#8211; As of January 2021, North Carolina does not award reciprocity from other certifications or certifications from other states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/level-iii\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Level III Certification FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level III Certification Workshop Information<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-pd20ih\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\"><strong>About the Certification Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>This one-day certification workshop is for engineers and technicians designing erosion and sediment control (E&amp;SC) plans on NCDOT projects, including Reclamation Plans. The workshop focuses on calculations for selecting and sizing best management practices (BMPs) to meet regulatory requirements for NCDOT. Topics include hydrology, erosion, regulations, channels, sediment and turbidity control, and below the water table borrow pit location in relation to wetlands. The 1.5-hour examination must be passed for certification. This is a classroom workshop that includes example problems worked throughout the morning. Participants receive a notebook with presentations, example problems, and reference materials required to pass the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\"><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong> the Certification Workshop<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>The course is for NCDOT personnel and consultants who design E&amp;SC plans for NCDOT projects. The course is recommended for the following NCDOT classifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District or Assistant District Engineer or District Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>County Maintenance Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridge Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridge Maintenance Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DDC Engineer or Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For NCDOT personnel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Level III certification is tied to the Technician Skill Base Pay Program, 4M1 Skill Block. Individuals that work with NCDOT on projects or are interested in sediment and erosion control would also benefit from this workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Certification <strong>Registration Fee Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p><strong>NCDOT Employee Fee \u2013 $175 ($150 Early Bird Registration)<br>Regular Fee \u2013 $235 ($210 Early Bird Registration)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The certification registration fee includes workshop materials and lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A \u201ctest-only\u201d option is available if a registrant is unable to attend a class. The registrant must download the materials by clicking on the \u201cSample Certification Workshop Details\u201d header below, then call to schedule a time to come into our office at NC&nbsp;State University to take the proctored exam. The registration cost is $150 for this \u201ctest-only\u201d option to be paid before taking the exam. Please call 919-513-2192 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bae_training@ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule an exam time. You will be allowed no more than 1.5 hours to take the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Sample\u00a0Certification Workshop Details<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>This is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/agenda-level-iii-cert-6-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>a sample schedule<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;of the workshop to demonstrate the topics that will be covered. Actual schedules, including start and end times, may vary from class to class. Please refer to the workshop registration page and your confirmation email for times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Information about the Examination:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exam is open book and notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam is administered for 1.5 hours and is timed. No additional time will be allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Participants should bring the following items (Necessary for Examination):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A scientific calculator with x^y and square root functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight edge (helpful but not necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\">\n    <p><strong>NOTE: Cell phone use during the examination period will be strictly prohibited<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">I\u2019ve Taken the Exam \u2013 Now What?<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>All exams are&nbsp;<strong>hand&nbsp;<\/strong>graded by NC Cooperative Extension faculty as quickly as possible. Please be patient as this can take 2-4 weeks to complete. Once grades are received by workshop coordinators, all attendees will be notified whether they passed or failed; individual numerical scores are not provided. Certificates and inspector cards will be emailed to all individuals who passed. In addition, those individuals\u2019 names and information will be posted on the website below. We kindly ask that you allow at least 5 weeks for grading&nbsp;<strong>and&nbsp;<\/strong>that you check this website before contacting the coordinators about exam results. If you do not pass the exam, you will receive a personal email from the coordinators regarding the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pd20ih\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Certification <strong>Professional Development Hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Based on previous workshops, it is ESTIMATED that the following professional development hours will be awarded after the successful completion of the Certification workshop. A certificate of attendance will be emailed after the workshop, listing these PDHs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors (approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) for the re-certification workshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level III Recertification Workshop Information<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-am7jlf\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\"><strong>Recertification Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>To continue the certification beyond the original 3 years, certified professionals must attend a Recertification workshop and pass the recertification exam. <\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\">\n    <p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>&nbsp;The workshop and conference coordinators do not have the manpower nor the software to send you notifications or emails when your certification is about to expire. Please be responsible and make the necessary reminders or other arrangements for yourself to keep your certification active. No concessions will be made, especially at the end each year, for those who were not mindful to manage their own certification. We are only able to offer this workshop twice a year, in Raleigh, and each workshop has a limited number of seats available. Again, please plan accordingly to maintain an active and valid certification.<\/p>\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>&nbsp;The workshop and conference coordinators do not have the manpower nor the software to send you notifications or emails when your certification is about to expire. Please be responsible and make the necessary reminders or other arrangements for yourself to keep your certification active. No concessions will be made, especially at the end each year, for those who were not mindful to manage their own certification. We are only able to offer this workshop twice a year, in Raleigh, and each workshop has a limited number of seats available. Again, please plan accordingly to maintain an active and valid certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\"><strong>About the Recertification Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>This half-day recertification workshop is for engineers and technicians designing erosion and sediment control (E&amp;SC) plans on NCDOT projects, including Reclamation Plans. The workshop focuses on calculations for selecting and sizing best management practices (BMPs) to meet regulatory requirements for NCDOT. Topics include hydrology, erosion, regulations, channels, sediment and turbidity control, and below the water table borrow pit location in relation to wetlands. The one-hour examination must be passed for recertification. This is a classroom workshop that includes example problems worked throughout the morning. Participants receive a notebook with presentations, example problems, and reference materials required to pass the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\"><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong> the Recertification Workshop<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>The course is for NCDOT personnel and consultants who design E&amp;SC plans for NCDOT projects. The course is recommended for the following NCDOT classifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District or Assistant District Engineer or District Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>County Maintenance Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridge Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridge Maintenance Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DDC Engineer or Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For NCDOT personnel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Level III certification is tied to the Technician Skill Base Pay Program, 4M1 Skill Block. Individuals that work with NCDOT on projects or are interested in sediment and erosion control would also benefit from this workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Recertification <strong>Registration Fee Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p><strong>NCDOT Employee Fee \u2013 $125.00 ($100.00 Early Bird Registration)<br>Regular Fee \u2013 $175.00 ($150.00 Early Bird Registration)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recertification registration fee includes workshop materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A \u201ctest-only\u201d option is available if a registrant is unable to attend a class. The registrant must download the materials by clicking on the \u201cCourse Materials\u201d link below, then call to schedule a time to come into our office at NC&nbsp;State University to take the proctored exam. The registration cost is $150 for this \u201ctest-only\u201d option to be paid before taking the exam. Please call 919-513-2192 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bae_training@ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule an exam time. You will be allowed no more than 1.5 hours to take the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Sample\u00a0Recertification <strong>Workshop<\/strong> Details<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>This is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bae.ncsu.edu\/workshops-conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Agenda-Level-III-Re-Cert-2.28.2023.pdf\">a sample schedule<\/a>&nbsp;of the workshop to demonstrate the topics that will be covered. Actual schedules, including start and end times, may vary from class to class. Please refer to the workshop registration page and your confirmation email for times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information about the Examination:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exam is open book and notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam is administered for 1 hour and is timed. No additional time will be allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants should bring the following items (Necessary for Examination):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A scientific calculator with x^y and square root functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight edge (helpful but not necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\">\n    <p><em>NOTE: Cell phone use during the examination period will be strictly prohibited<\/em><\/p>\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"am7jlf\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Recertification <strong>Professional Development Hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Based on previous workshops, it is estimated that the following professional development hours will be awarded after the successful completion of the workshop. A certificate of attendance will be emailed after the workshop, listing these PDHs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors (approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BAE Workshops Payment Instructions and Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-pgv91p\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pgv91p\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Payment Instructions<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for payment of your registration fee. Or you may send us a check made payable to&nbsp;<strong>NCSU \u2013 BAE<\/strong>. Mail to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NCSU-BAE<br>Campus Box 7625<br>Raleigh, NC 27695<br>Attn: Workshop Coordinators<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pgv91p\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Cancellation requests should be sent to&nbsp;<strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;for processing. The cancellation request must be submitted at least thirty-one (31) days before the date of the workshop to receive a full refund. Cancellation requests made between thirty (30) days and eight (8) days before the date of the workshop will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative processing fee. Any cancellation requests made on or within seven (7) days of the workshop will be ineligible for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendee substitutions from within the same company may be made at any time at no cost. Please send an email to&nbsp;<strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;with the name of the current registrant and the name and email address of the new registrant.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"pgv91p\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Severe Weather Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>In the event of severe weather, this workshop may be postponed or canceled at the discretion of the workshop instructors and coordinators. If the workshop is postponed, you may receive a refund if you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, time, and location. Please contact&nbsp;<strong>bae_training@ncsu.edu<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are unable to attend the rescheduled workshop. 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