Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician
Credential: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician
Credentialing Agency: International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE)
The Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician is a mid-level certification that is appropriate for for engineers and technicians whose training and experience have primarily focused on problems, engineering design and corrective measures associated with minimizing or eliminating electrostatic discharge. Candidates must provide specific record of six years or more of experience in ESDC technician work. Graduation from an iNARTE-approved electronics technology curriculum of two years or U.S. Navy Class "A" school is considered equivalent to one year of required experience. The satisfactory completion of each year of such an approved technician curriculum is considered equivalent to one year experience. Candidates must submit a minimum of 1 supervisory reference and 2 additional references each supporting character and competency as an ESDC Technician, and must compose 10 original multiple choice questions with correct answers and supporting references. Candidates must also pass the iNARTE ESDC Technician examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0850 Electrical Engineering |  Some |
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| 0855 Electronics Engineering |  Other |
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| 2810 High Voltage Electrician |  Most |
Full requirements have not yet been collected for this credential. In the meantime, you can click on the credential name at the top of the page for more information about the general requirements for this credential from the credentialing agency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 6 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
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE)
600 N Plankinton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414 272 3937
Fax: 414-765-8661
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