Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE)
Credential: Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The candidate for Certified Senior Radio Engineer or Certified Senior Television Engineer must have 10 years of responsible broadcast engineering or related technology experience and must achieve a passing grade on the proficiency examination. Substitution of broadcast engineering, or education in related technologies, for experience may be made. Exams are three hours and consist of 50 multiple-choice questions relating to either AM/FM or TV, covering the equivalent of 10 years experience at a responsible level. Each exam is computer-selected from a pool of questions, and every exam is unique. Each question is worth two (2) points. One essay-type question will be selected for each designation. Each essay question is worth 20 points.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 10 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.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
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
Written Exam
- Operating Practices
- Safety
- Theory
- Problems
- Supervision and Management
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Training
Additional considerations for the Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE) include:
- Substitution of broadcast engineering, or education in related technologies, for experience may be made in the qualifications as follows:
- A state registered Professional Engineer's license will count as four (4) years experience for all levels of certification.
- A Bachelor Degree will count as four (4) years experience.
- An Associate Degree will count as two (2) years experience.
- Years of related accredited education, i.e., military, correspondence, etc. can be substituted, year for year, up to four (4) years.
- Applicant will not receive dual credit for years of experience and education which are concurrent.