GRADE LEVELS

There are four ECI Grade levels and a typical career ladder:

  • Grade 1 Entry Level
  • Grade 2 Journey
  • Grade 3 Lead
  • Grade 4 Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Grade levels go from entry level (Grade 1) to the management level (Grade 4). Grade levels 2, 3, and 4 require a combination of experience and/or education in the vocation to qualify for the test. Since Grade 1 is an entry level test, there are no qualifications and anybody can take the test. However, Grade 1 is designed for a person with about 1 year of experience in the vocation.

Grade 1
  •  No experience required (1 year of experience in the vocation is recommended)
Grade 2
  • 2 years of experience in the vocation, OR
  • 1 year with a bachelor’s degree in a related field
Grade 3
  • ECI Grade 2 certification in good standing, and
  • 4 years of experience in the vocation, OR
    • 3 years with an associate degree in a related field, OR
    • 2 years with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Grade 4
  • ECI Grade 3 certification in good standing, and
  • 6 years of experience in the vocation OR
    • 5 years with associate degree in a related field OR
    • 4 years with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and
  • 1 year of experience supervising others in a related field; OR proof of completion of a training course in management and supervision of at least 60 hours.

*For Acceptable Degrees for ECI Certification Application, click here.

Acceptable Degrees for ECI Certification Application

Bachelor’s Degrees

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Environmental Architecture
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Environmental Law

Associate Degrees

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Water / Wastewater
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies

 

*Related degrees that are not listed may be submitted for consideration.

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CANDIDATE MATERIALS

NEW! ECI Candidate Handbook (For exams starting on July 1, 2024)
NEW! ECI Candidate Handbook (For exams starting on July 1, 2024)
This handbook contains everything you need to know to become ECI certified, including exam content, policies and procedures. Grades 1-4.
ECI Candidate Handbook
ECI Candidate Handbook
This handbook contains everything you need to know to become ECI certified, including exam content, policies and procedures. Grades 1-4.
ECI Gap Analysis Tool
ECI Gap Analysis Tool
The Gap Analysis Tool is designed to help candidates identify which grade level is best suited to their current level of experience, and where they may be lacking sufficient experience. Grades 1-4.

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