Program Overview
The PSAI’s certification program for portable sanitation professionals is the only credential in the world designed to recognize the specific competencies required for success in front-line roles in our industry. Since the program's inception in 1992, more than 2,000 individuals have successfully become certified.
The program consists of two parts: the Basic Service Technician Training series, which prepares candidates for certification by teaching basic competencies for portable sanitation operations, and a 50-60 question examination. The Basic Service Technician training series is not required by the PSAI for certification, though some states (such as Illinois and Georgia) do require the training series in addition to the exam for licensure. Be sure to check with your state’s licensing body for details.
The PSAI's CPSP/CPSA Certification is valid for three (3) years before it must be renewed. Click HERE to Renew your Certification online.
Please note that certification terms and requirements vary by state, and that state terms and requirements may differ from the PSAI's, so check with your local regulator to ensure you are compliant with their standards.
Levels of Certification
There are two levels of certification based on how many hours of job experience a candidate has. A Certified Portable Sanitation Professional (CPSP) has at least 2,000 hours of front-line experience, while a Certified Portable Sanitation Apprentice (CPSA) has been on the job for less than 2,000 hours. That’s one year of experience working full-time in a role such as service technician, driver, pick-up and delivery worker, or similar jobs.
Upgrading from CPSA to CPSP
A Certified Portable Sanitation Apprentice (CPSA) who has logged 2,000 hours of front line experience in the portable sanitation industry may upgrade their credential to the Certified Portable Sanitation Professional (CPSP) level at any time. To do this you must provide documentation of your field experience. If you are self-employed, this documentation must include one or more references that can verify the hours you have spent in the field. Click HERE to Upgrade your Certification online.
How to Become Certified
To be eligible for certification, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to read, speak, and write the English language
- Physical strength and agility to perform the relevant tasks
- Commitment to following the CPSP Code of Ethics (linked below)
- Purchase the Certification Exam
- Complete all Required Documentation
- Receive Approval from the PSAI
- Schedule Your Exam
- Study & Prepare for the Exam
- Take & Pass the Exam
- Receive Final Approval from the PSAI
Email the PSAI's Director of Professional Development at daniald@ewald.com or call (651) 265-7849.
