RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Credential: RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) is a journeyman-level certification recommended for radar electronics technicians with knowledge of radar basics and concepts applicable to all types of avionics, maritime and land systems. RADAR Electronics Technicians must be knowledgeable and have abilities in the following technical and human relations areas: Block Diagrams and Schematics, Components, Cabling and Antennas, Hand Tools & Soldering, Mathematics, Amplifiers, RADAR Transceivers, Interfacing, Satellite, Wireless, and Data Communications, Computers and Digital Concepts, Software Programming, Troubleshooting, and People Relations. Candidates must hold the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) certification prior to taking the RADAR exam. Individuals with a valid FCC Element 8, and either the ETA Associate CET (CETa) or a Journeyman (CET) certification, are eligible for a rollover to an ETA RADAR certification. Candidates must take a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Experience: 2 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: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must pass the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) exam before they qualify to sit for the RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) exam.
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
The RAD certification is a Journeyman certification that requires two years of combined work and electronics training.
Written Exam
- Block Diagrams and Schematics
- Components
- Cabling and Antennas
- Hand Tools and Soldering
- Mathematics
- Amplifiers
- RADAR Transceivers
- Interfacing
- Satellite, Wireless, and Data Communications
- Computers and Digital concepts
- Software – Programming
- Troubleshooting
- People Relations
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) examination:
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Best Sources
- ETA-I Accredited Course Approval Programs
- ETA-I Certification Booklet
- ETA-I Certification FAQs
- ETA-I Certification for Military Professionals
- ETA-I Certification Renewal and Maintenance
- ETA-I Common Formulas
- ETA-I Industry Links and Resources
- ETA-I Online Store - Study Materials (for purchase)
- ETA-I Test Sites
- RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) Competency Requirements
RECERTIFICATION
RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Renewal Period: 4 years