Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
Credential: Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The candidate for Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer must have at least 20 years of professional broadcast engineering or related technologies experience in radio and/or television, exclusive of any educational credit. Because the CPBE requires twenty years of professional experience in broadcast engineering, educational credits will not be counted toward that total. CPBE candidates must verify 20 years of compensated professional experience excluding educational credits. The candidate must presently be certified on the Senior Broadcast Engineer level unless registered as a professional electrical engineer in the U.S., Canada, or any other jurisdiction with a reciprocity agreement with the U.S. Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Inc. (ABET).
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0391 Telecommunications |  Some |
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| 0855 Electronics Engineering |  Other |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
| Civilian Job | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Technicians |  Apprenticeship |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 20 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.
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
9102 North Meridian Street
Ste. 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 846-9000
Fax: (317) 846-9120
Email: mclappe@sbe.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must presently be certified on the Senior Broadcast Engineer level unless registered as a professional electrical engineer in the U.S., Canada, or any other jurisdiction with a reciprocity agreement with the U.S. Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Inc. (ABET).
Experience REQUIREMENTS
The candidate for Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer must have at least 20 years of professional broadcast engineering or related technologies experience in radio and/or television, exclusive of any educational credit. Because the CPBE requires twenty years of professional experience in broadcast engineering, educational credits will not be counted toward that total. CPBE candidates must verify 20 years of compensated professional experience excluding educational credits.
The candidate must submit evidence satisfactory to the Committee that he or she has the appropriate engineering background, experience and training. The candidate must demonstrate a degree of knowledge and participation in one or more of (but not limited to) the following:
- Maintenance
- Systems Design
- Management or Supervision
- Continuing Education
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE) credential has the following other requirements:
- The candidate must have three (3) letters of reference. Two (2) must be from Certified Professional Broadcast Engineers, Certified Senior Broadcast Engineers or Registered Professional Electrical Engineers. At least one letter of reference must be from a person who has supervised his/her work. This person does not necessarily have to be certified; however, if he or she is certified at one of the above-mentioned levels, that reference will be counted as two (2) letters. The required letters of reference, written specifically for the 20-year certification level, must accompany the application.
- In addition to the completed application form, a resume attached to the application is most helpful to the National Certification Committee in reviewing the application.
- Candidates must also submit a statement showing why he/she believes his/her professional experience, educational background and training qualifies him/her for certification under this provision of the Certification Program.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
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