DOD Civilian COOL Summary - 5301 - Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Boilermakers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some			find local salary
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical Engineering Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electronics Engineering Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Home Appliance Repairers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Machinists	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	Most	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Manufacturing Production Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Millwrights	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary

Click here to go to Certified Safety Professional (CSP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who support workplace safety practices. Candidates are required to have professional experience that includes safety responsibilities. CSPs conduct worksite assessments, determine risk, measure hazards and controls, evaluate risk and hazard control measures, investigate incidents, maintain incident and loss records, and prepare emergency response plans. Candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree in any field. CSP candidates must meet experiential requirements that relate to the field of workplace safety. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Air Conditioning Service COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air Conditioning Service is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Air Conditioning Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on air conditioning systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Air Conditioning Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and an Air Conditioning Service exam. Technicians that earn the Air Conditioning Service certification are also awarded the Air Conditioning Installation certification. The Air Conditioning Service certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

Click here to go to Certified Welder (CW) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 6 months

The American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welder (CW) is a performance-based certification with no prerequisite courses or certifications required. The CW program tests welders on procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal and chemical refinery welding industries. There is a provision to test to a company-supplied or non-code welding specification. Tests for CW are performed at AWS Accredited Testing Facilities located throughout the world and are performance based. Final certification will provide candidates with a "transferrable" credential.

Click here to go to Air Conditioning Installation COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air Conditioning Installation is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Air Conditioning Installation applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. It is recommended that applicants have one year of field experience working on air conditioning systems as an installation technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Air Conditioning Installation certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and an Air Conditioning Installation exam. The certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

Click here to go to Air Distribution Specialty (Service) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on heat pump systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service exam. Technicians that earn the Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service certification are also awarded Air Conditioning certification and the Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification. The Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial. This is an entry-level certification exam. Technicians working in this field will have knowledge in the following areas; characteristics and applications of industrial electronics components, the operation of devices such as triacs, SCRs, diacs, and Shockley diodes. Also covered are various kinds of transducers, operation of transistors and op-amps, single-phase and three-phase control systems, motors, PLCs and industrial electronics safety and basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, and test hose and assemblies. To earn the CC certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. IHMs understand hydraulic symbols, read system schematics, and are skilled in using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and testing equipment. To earn the IHM certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who troubleshoot, test, modify systems, and prepare reports. IHTs apply fluid power theory and related knowledge to test and troubleshoot operational industrial hydraulic systems and applications. IHTs also read industrial application schematics, perform basic cylinder and hydraulic motor calculations, and supervise system installations and commissioning. To earn the IHT certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. PMs understand hydraulic symbols, read system schematics, and are skilled in using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and testing equipment. To earn the PM certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Pneumatic Specialist (PS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Pneumatic Specialist (PS) is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who analyze and design systems, select components, and instruct others in operations and maintenance. To earn the PS certification, candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Pneumatic Technician (PT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Pneumatic Technician (PT) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who troubleshoot, test, modify systems, and prepare reports. PTs fabricate, assemble, service, maintain and test pneumatic equipment. PTs also calculate force and motion control systems and follow blueprints and schematics with ISO standard pneumatic symbols. To earn the PT certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education.

Click here to go to Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) tests, calibrates, maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. Candidate must have five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge (If the candidate has completed a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the five-year experience requirement will be waived). Candidate must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Mechanical Plans Examiner - M3 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The responsibilities of the Mechanical Plans Examiner include but are not limited to the review of mechanical drawings, specifications, and other documentation provided by the design professional for compliance with the codes and standards adopted by their jurisdiction. The Plans Examiner provides customer services by answering questions and concerns related to mechanical codes and standards. Plan reviews are documented and indicate deficiencies that must be corrected or that the submitted design is available for permitting. Corrections or changes to the permit drawings are reviewed to verify the submitted documentation does not change the original design and complies with the adopted codes and standards. Applicants need to pass a written Mechanical Plans Examiner 50 multiple-choice questions test.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Applicants are not required to have any minimal education, experience or training, however passing the exam is required.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS), Machining Level I certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Level I credentials identify and recognize machinists with the requisite skills required of a machinist who can perform machining tasks that involve job planning, benchwork, and layout work. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and a written examination. The performance assessment includes manufacturing a part, setting-up and operating a machine, and writing a program.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) is an entry-level certification. The Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) program is designed for certifying the knowledge, skills and experience of M&R professionals. It's more than just committing textbooks to memory; it's a thorough examination of individual expertise measured against a universal standard. It was developed to assess professionals' aptitude within the five (5) pillars of the Maintenance and Reliability Body of Knowledge: Business Management, Equipment Reliability, Manufacturing Process Reliability, Organization and Leadership, and Work Management. There are no educational or experiential requirements to sit for the exam.

Click here to go to Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) is an entry-level certification. CMRT will provide a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of the skills of your industrial maintenance mechanics. CMRT's are responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. They perform troubleshooting and analysis, and apply sound maintenance practices in all aspects of their work. CMRTs are multi-skilled individuals whose expertise is primarily mechanical in nature as opposed to instrumentation or electrical. The CMRT exam tests competency and knowledge of specific tasks within four (4) domains: Maintenance Practices, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Analysis, and Corrective Maintenance. There are no specific education or experience requirements to sit for the exam.

Click here to go to Metalforming Skills - Level I COOL Snapshot page.

The NIMS Metalforming Skills - Level I certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in metalforming can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Aerospace Technician Core COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

SpaceTEC, Certified Aerospace Technician Core is an entry-level certification that covers general knowledge in the areas of introduction to aerospace, applied mechanics, basic electricity, test and measurements, materials and processes, and aerospace safety. To earn the Certified Aerospace Technician Core certification, applicants must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria and pass both a written exam and a practical exam. Applicants who do not receive a satisfactory score on the written exam will also be required to pass an oral exam.

Click here to go to Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) is an entry-level credential designed to demonstrate that an operator has sufficient knowledge to work under supervision in industrial refrigeration. There is no minimum experience requirement for CARO. Applicants are required to pass an exam. The exam assesses mastery of concepts and principles in RETA's Industrial Refrigeration I and the Ammonia Safety chapter in Industrial Refrigeration IV. Applicants and those certified must agree to abide and uphold the RETA Code of Conduct.

Click here to go to Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) assesses an applicant's knowledge of advanced concepts, principles and applications required to supervise industrial refrigeration operations. CIRO measures mastery of applied refrigeration system operations and troubleshooting based on principles and knowledge addressed in RETA books: Industrial Refrigeration (IR) I · IR II (systems) IR IV (plant operation and safety) Basic Electricity (BE) I · Basic Electricity (BE) II (ladder diagrams). Candidates must have a minimum of two years of verified experience in industrial refrigeration plant operation. Certification requires passing a three-hour, 135 question exam.

Click here to go to Commercial Refrigeration Specialty (Service) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Air Distribution Specialty (Installation) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Air to Air Heat Pump Installation COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air to Air Heat Pump Installation is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Air to Air Heat Pump Installation applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. It is recommended that applicants have one year of field experience working on heat pump systems as an installation technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and an Air to Air Heat Pump Installation exam. Technicians that become Heat Pump certified are also awarded Air Conditioning certification. The Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

Click here to go to Hydronics Gas Specialty (Service) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Light Commercial Refrigeration Service COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Light Commercial Refrigeration Service is designed for top level service technicians in the refrigeration industry. Light Commercial Refrigeration Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of light commercial refrigeration systems that are limited to Fractional to 7.5 Horsepower. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on refrigeration systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Light Commercial Refrigeration Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Light Commercial Refrigeration Service exam. Technicians that earn the Light Commercial Refrigeration Service certification are also awarded the Light Commercial Refrigeration Installation certification. The Light Commercial Refrigeration Service certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

Click here to go to Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level II - Preventive Maintenance II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Service and Repair III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Repair/Rebuilding III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning - Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance and written examination. The performance exam will be the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There are performance assessment requirements for all skill cluster areas except Measurement, Materials, & Safety Skills. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in metalforming can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations COOL Snapshot page.

The NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in CNC milling can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Pre-engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician - FN COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level II COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level II credential is designed for mid-level engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system technical sales. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of fire detection and signaling systems experience, which must cover at least 12 months of fire alarm systems experience, including alarm and detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent releasing suppression systems (either agent or water-based systems). The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems program comprises four levels of certification. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for both Level I and Level II Fire Alarm Systems credentials and pass those written exams. This certification also requires a Supervisor's verification of all work elements used to meet the candidate application requirements. Candidate must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level I credential is designed for trainees and entry-level engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system technical sales. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months of technical experience with fire detection and signaling systems. The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems program comprises four levels of certification. This certification also requires a Supervisor's verification of all work elements used to meet the candidate application requirement. Candidate must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III credential is designed for advanced mid-level engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system technical sales. The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems program comprises four levels of certification. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Level I, II, and III Fire Alarm Systems and pass those written exams. This certification also requires a Supervisor's verification of all work elements used to meet the candidate application requirement. Candidates must have a minimum of five years in the field of fire detection and signaling system.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV credential is designed for senior engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system technical sales. Candidates must meet the Level I, II, III, and IV minimum eligibility requirements and pass those written exams. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years in the field of fire detection and signaling system.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level I COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II certification is for engineering technicians engaged in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems, including identifying and addressing emergency and pre-planned impairments. Level II Technicians perform routine inspection and testing tasks under general daily supervision. Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II candidates must obtain supervisor verification of all performance measures for Levels I and II and meet a work experience requirement. Level II certification does not require prior certification at the lower level, but it does require that the certification requirements of the lower level have been met. Candidates must also pass a combination of written exams.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level III COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level I COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level II COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level III COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level IV COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I is an entry-level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Vibration Analysts certified at the first level perform a range of single channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. This activity may include acquiring data on predetermined routes, testing machinery for predefined procedures, and reading comparisons alert settings. Applicants for the Category I Certified Vibration Analyst certification must meet training and experience requirements and are also required to pass an exam.

Click here to go to Hydronics Oil Service COOL Snapshot page.

The North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Hydronics Oil Service certification is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Hydronics Oil Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on Oil Hydronics systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Hydronics Oil Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Hydronics Service exam. The certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. To qualify to sit for the CCST examination, the candidate must have a minimum of 13 years of combined education, training, and/or experience.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Journeyman identifies technicians who not only have a broad knowledge of electricity, mechanical and electrical components and the interaction between them, but are proficient in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of On-Site Power generation systems. Applicants should have a comprehensive knowledge of basic electricity, the functions of a gen-set’s mechanical and electrical components, the interactions and relationships among components and an understanding of various elements of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of gen-sets and On-Site Power generation systems. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience as an electrical power generator equipment technician and pass a written exam.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III is an advanced intermediate-level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Certified Vibration Analysts certified at the third level establish, direct, and perform programs for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines including spectral, waveform, and orbit analysis. Category III Certified Vibration Analysts perform minor corrective actions involving operating deflection shapes, single-plane balancing, and diagnostic testing. Applicants for the Category III Certified Vibration Analyst must hold certification at category I and II, meet education, training and experience requirements and are also required to pass an exam.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Vibration Analysts certified at the second level perform basic vibration analysis using single-channel instruments according to established procedures, set-up instruments, and maintain a database of results. Applicants for the Category II Certified Vibration Analyst certification must meet training and experience requirements and are also required to pass an exam.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV is an advanced level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Category IV Certified Vibration Analysts direct condition monitoring programs, perform major diagnostic efforts, and perform and recommend corrective actions and design modifications. These are Individuals who understand the theory of mechanical vibrations, advanced vibration analysis techniques and signal analysis. Applicants for the Category IV Certified Vibration Analyst must hold certification at the category III level, meet education, training and experience requirements, and are also required to pass an exam.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Vibration Institute, Certified Balancing Specialist - Category I is an entry-level credential for professionals who adjust machinery. The Certified Balancing Specialist credential validates an individual's knowledge of the basics of balancing, vibration testing and analysis, and balancing techniques. Individuals seeking certification as a Balancing Specialist are required to understand basic shop and field balancing concepts, and be able to perform vibration analysis, conduct single-plane balancing, calculate balance sensitivity and phase lag, and evaluate balance results against ISO balancing standards. Applicants are required to meet experience and training requirements and must pass an exam.

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The National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP), Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager certification is for individuals who manage refrigerant compliance within an organization. CRCM candidate should possess the skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage environmental and safety compliance related to refrigerant purchasing, handling and use, storage, and disposal. CRM candidates must have a combination of five years of education and/or related work experience in areas such as refrigeration compliance and environmental engineering. The work experience required is dependent on a candidate's level of education. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to STAR HVACR Mastery COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC), STAR HVACR Mastery certification is for qualified individuals who can demonstrate mastery of the trade and will be skilled and experienced in operations, planning, blueprint reading, safety, and the practical installation, repair, and service of HVACR systems. Candidates should be a technician who has completed a UA training program or equivalent and/or has five years of experience in the industry. Candidates must pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I is for water and wastewater plant maintenance technologists with knowledge and skills in lubricating, performing readings, conducting rounds, and performing routine preventive maintenance. Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one year of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Plant Maintenance Technologist Class II COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Plant Maintenance Technologist Class II is for water and wastewater plant maintenance technologists with knowledge and skills in tearing down equipment, performing repairs, installing, and reinstalling. Plant Maintenance Technologist Class II candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three years of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system with a minimum of two years performing Class II duties. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Plant Maintenance Technologist Class III COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Plant Maintenance Technologist Class III is for water and wastewater plant maintenance technologists with knowledge and skills in inspecting and managing Class I and II duties and analyzing and performing predictive maintenance. Plant Maintenance Technologist Class III candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five years of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system with a minimum of two years performing Class III duties. Candidates must pass a written exam.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

Candidates who earn the Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) certification will have demonstrated a well-rounded understanding and knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance and their impact on HVAC&R systems' performance. The OPMP examination is designed to assess an individual's understanding of how the management of HVAC&R operations helps to achieve and maintain building performance goals. Candidates must submit a completed application and meet one of the combinations of academic and work experience requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam. The examination for the OPMP program is a proctored, closed book/closed notes, 2.5-hour, 115-item multiple-choice test.

Click here to go to Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Apprentice COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Apprentice credential is an entry-level certification that demonstrates an individual's knowledge of on-site power generation equipment and systems. The Apprentice level exam provides technical college students, recent graduates, military personnel and other 1st or 2nd-year technicians with proof that the basic skill set has been met. The certification exam is written to assess knowledge that is necessary for proficient job performance. The exam includes questions about electricity and other topics relevant to the field of electrical generator systems.

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5301 - Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance

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Credential	Agency	Related As	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Is In Demand	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)	Some	GI Bill	Accreditation
Air Conditioning Service Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Certified Welder (CW) Is In Demand	American Welding Society (AWS)	Some	GI Bill
Air Conditioning Installation Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Air Distribution Specialty (Service) Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial Is Not In Demand	International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)	Some	GI Bill
Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Most
Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Some	GI Bill
Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Some	GI Bill
Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Most	GI Bill
Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Some	GI Bill
Pneumatic Technician (PT) Is Not In Demand	International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)	Some	GI Bill
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Most
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Is Not In Demand	American Society for Quality (ASQ)	Most	GI Bill
Mechanical Plans Examiner - M3 Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) Is In Demand	Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)	Some	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand	Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)	Most
Metalforming Skills - Level I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I) Is Not In Demand	International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)	Most
Certified Aerospace Technician Core Is Not In Demand	SpaceTEC	Most	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Is Not In Demand	Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA)	Some		Accreditation
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Is In Demand	Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA)	Some		Accreditation
Commercial Refrigeration Specialty (Service) Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some
Air Distribution Specialty (Installation) Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Air to Air Heat Pump Installation Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Hydronics Gas Specialty (Service) Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some
Light Commercial Refrigeration Service Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some	GI Bill
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level II - Preventive Maintenance II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Service and Repair III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Repair/Rebuilding III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some	GI Bill
Pre-engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician - FN Is Not In Demand	International Code Council (ICC)	Some
Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level IV Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Some
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I Is Not In Demand	Vibration Institute	Most		Accreditation
Hydronics Oil Service Is Not In Demand	North American Technician Excellence (NATE)	Some
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Some
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Some
Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Journeyman Is Not In Demand	Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)	Some
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III Is Not In Demand	Vibration Institute	Some		Accreditation
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II Is Not In Demand	Vibration Institute	Some		Accreditation
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV Is Not In Demand	Vibration Institute	Some		Accreditation
Certified Balancing Specialist - Category I Is Not In Demand	Vibration Institute	Most
Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager (CRCM) Is Not In Demand	National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)	Some
STAR HVACR Mastery Is Not In Demand	National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC)	Some		Accreditation
Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I Is Not In Demand	Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)	Most
Plant Maintenance Technologist Class II Is Not In Demand	Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)	Some
Plant Maintenance Technologist Class III Is Not In Demand	Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)	Some
Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Is Not In Demand	American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)	Some
Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Apprentice Is Not In Demand	Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)	Some

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