Fluid Power System Designer
Credential: Fluid Power System Designer
Credentialing Agency: International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Fluid Power System Designer certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry with advanced, system level hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic controls expertise. Fluid Power System Designer candidates must hold the IFPS Hydraulic Specialist certification, the IFPS Pneumatic Specialist certification, and the IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist certification and have passed the IFPS Fluid Power Connector and Conductor written exam. Candidates must also provide five professional references, have verifiable fluid power design experience, and have a minimum of six years of system design experience or a combination of four years of system design experience and a specific education or certification credential.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Fluid Power System Designer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0806 Materials Engineering |  Other |
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| 0830 Mechanical Engineering |  Some |
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| 0861 Aerospace Engineering | Other |
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| 0893 Chemical Engineering | Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Must hold three IFPS certifications: Hydraulic Specialist certification, Pneumatic Specialist certification, and Electronic Controls Specialist certification
- 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. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)
P.O. Box 1420
Cherry Hil, NJ 08034-0054
Phone: (800) 308-6005
Fax: (856) 424-9248
Email: Askus@ifps.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold the following three IFPS Fluid Power Specialist certifications:
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have six years of system design experience.
Option 2:Candidates must hold an Associate Fluid Power degree and have four years of system design experience.
Option 3:Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and have four years of system design experience.
Option 4:Candidates must hold a Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor (CFPAI) certification and have four years of system design training experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Fluid Power System Designer credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must agree to adhere to the IFPS Code of Ethics.
- Candidates must have passed the IFPS Fluid Power Connector and Conductor written exam.
- Candidates must provide five signed professional references.
RECERTIFICATION
Fluid Power System Designer
Renewal Period: 5 years
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