Get Certified
Standards and Requirements for Certification
- subscribe to the Code of Ethics of ISCA
- meet the qualifications of a Full Member of ISCA, although membership is not a requirement
- submit a written application to the Certification Board
- successfully pass a written examimation and a field practicum designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications of the applicant to engage in the practice of soil classifying
- have actively practiced soil classifying in a responsible position for four years (or less with advanced degrees)
- be competent to practice soil classification without direct supervision
- provide references who are familiar with your work experience
- complete the Application for Certification
- e-mail the completed appication to the Certification Board (see below)
- submit the fee for certification by paying on-line.