Certified Cultural and Natural Resource Specialist (CCNRS)

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 To become a Certified Cultural and Natural Resource Specialist (CCNRS), applicants must meet certain educational requirements. 

Applicants must have at least an Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, Natural Resources, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or Archeology from a regionally-accredited college or university or from another college that is recognized by the EPS Institute, or 60 college units with a 2.0 GPA and a minimum of 15 semester course hours of science, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Archeology, or other related fields.

Exceptions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

 Applicants for the CCNRS designation typically need to have at least three years of relevant work experience in the field. This professional-level experience should encompass a broad scope of cultural and o  natural resource practices and may include areas such as consulting, TEK, cultural monitoring, EPA compliance, cultural and or natural resource work, and more.

The experience should demonstrate a deep understanding of various processes and the ability to identify and address cultural, biological, and safety hazards.

 "Ethics for EHS Professionals" by EHSEthics.com 

This course has the following learning objectives:

• Develop an understanding of how the various Codes of Ethics apply to EHS practice
• Learn how professional Codes of Ethics requirements relate to ethical decision-making
• Explore how to utilize various commonly-accepted approaches for resolving ethical issues
• Practice using ethical principles to assess case study scenarios using the various resolution approaches discussed in the course materials
• Learn what steps can be taken to avoid future ethical dilemmas

When applying for a credential, it is important to provide three letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an industry peer, one from a current or former professor who can speak to your academic prowess, and one from a cultural resource professional or similar.

The letters should provide insight into your skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of cultural and natural resources.

Domains covered include, but are not limited to:

• Basic sciences
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge Practices
• Hazard communication
• Risk assessment
• Cultural Heritage Vegetation (CHV)
• Culturally Modified Trees (CMT)
• Indigenous issues
• Archeology
• Anthropology
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• California Naturalist
• OSHA 10
• HAZWOPER 40
• AWR 922-W: EHTER OPS
• IS 100
• IS 200
• IS 700
• IS 800