Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I)
Credential: Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I)
Credentialing Agency: International Society of Automation (ISA)
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.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 0802 Engineering Technician Series |  Some |
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| 0830 Mechanical Engineering | Some |
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| 0855 Electronics Engineering |  Other |
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| 2805 Electrician | Some |
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| 2810 High Voltage Electrician | Some |
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| 2892 Aircraft Electrician | Some |
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| 3359 Instrument Mechanic | Some |
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| 3378 Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrating | Some |
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| 3414 Machining | Some |
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| 3416 Toolmaking | Some |
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| 3711 Electroplating |  Most |
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| 3820 Shipfitting | Some |
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| 4204 Pipefitting | Some |
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| 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating | Most |
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| 5301 Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance | Most |
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| 5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic | Some |
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| 5309 Heating and Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic | Some |
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| 5334 Marine Machinery Mechanic | Most |
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| 5350 Production Machinery Mechanic | Most |
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| 5352 Industrial Equipment Mechanic | Most |
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| 6610 Small Arms Repairing | Some |
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| 6641 Ordnance Equipment Mechanic | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Society of Automation (ISA)
67 T.W. Alexander Drive
PO Box 12277
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 549-8411
Fax: (919) 549-8288
Email: info@isa.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a five-year total of education, training, and/or experience. The following elements may be used to satisfy this requirement:
- A registered apprenticeship in an instrumentation, measurement and control, electronics, electrical, and/or mechanical program, if applicable.
- Academic degree (or equivalent) in a related technology area, to a maximum of four years.
- Successfully completing the CST Associate Recognition Program (a maximum of one year).
- A minimum of one year related work experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidates must agree to adhere to the ISA Code of Ethics.
- Work experience and educational periods may not overlap when compiling the total number of years for a level.
- Related experience always means work done in the instrumentation, measurement and control, electronics, electrical and mechanical fields.
- One (1) year of work experience means 1500 hours of active employment during a twelve (12) month period.
- There is no academic requirement for any level. However, candidates may substitute post secondary education in related technologies for a maximum of four years work experience as defined for each level of certification. Related technologies include instrumentation, measurement and control, electrical, electronics or mechanical technologies.
- An academic degree, or equivalent, means an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in these technologies or 40 semester hours in technology courses. Successfully completing the CST in Training Recognition Program equals one year of education. See the CST in Training web page for more details on the program.
- Applicants with total of seven years or more of education, training, and/or experience can apply for a higher level CCST certification.
Written Exam
- Calibration, Maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting (77%)
- Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-check, Project Organization, Planning (16%)
- Documenting (7%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I)
Renewal Period: 3 years