Every CERT graduate is encouraged to take additional CERT training after they complete Basic CERT.  In an effort to encourage additional training, the Spartanburg County CERT Team has created two additional levels of CERT training.  These additional levels are Intermediate CERT and Advanced CERT.  The criteria for both are noted below:

Intermediate CERT

• Basic CERT Training

• Basic Storm Spotter Training

• IS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command System

• IS 700 - National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

• First Aid/CPR

• Participation in at least 3 CERT drills and/or full scale exercises on a re-occurring annual basis

Advanced CERT

• Intermediate CERT Training

• Advanced Storm Spotter

• IS 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

• IS 800 - National Response Framework

• First Responder, Ham Radio Operations, or Search & Rescue Fundamentals 

• Participation in at least 5 CERT drills and/or full scale exercises on a re-occurring annual basis

Please note that the criteria noted above is subject to change.  However, for now, Intermediate and Advanced CERT training levels are based on the criteria noted above.