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Certification

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Certification Description
The Aerospace Manufacturing examination focuses on the following subject areas: Aerospace Manufacturing Essentials, Structures and Assembly Processes, CNC & Manual Machining Processes, and Welding and Cutting.

Certifying Organization
SpaceTEC
http://www.spacetec.us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Aerospace Manufacturing Certification Website

Certification Description
AsMA has offered certification in this vital field since 1977 through a one-day written examination administered prior to the annual scientific meeting of the Association to candidates possessing at least a baccalaureate degree in physiology and substantial experience. To prepare for this examination, a combination of texts in general physiology, as well aerospace and diving medicine, is recommended. The applicant will need to demonstrate competency in the characteristics of the atmosphere, acceleration, spatial disorientation, and the physiology of decompression, thermo-regulation, hyperbarics, respiration, and cardiovascular function. Additionally, operational topics such as positive pressure breathing, noise, and LASER radiation are covered.

Certifying Organization
Aerospace Medical Association
https://www.asma.org/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certification in Aerospace Physiology Website

Certification Description
The SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core exam is a three part exam consisting of a 70 question, computer based, written exam, followed by an oral and practical evaluation of an individual's technical knowledge and skills.
The Core examination focuses on the aerospace technical core consisting of the following subject areas: Introduction to Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Basic Electricity, Test & Measurements, Materials and Processes and Aerospace Safety.

Certifying Organization
SpaceTEC
http://www.spacetec.us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Aerospace Technician Website

Certification Description
The Composites examination focuses on the following subject areas: Composites Knowledge, Fabrication Methods, Inspection, and Health & Safety.

Certifying Organization
SpaceTEC
http://www.spacetec.us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Composites Certification Website

Certification Description
The SpaceTEC® Vehicle Processing Certification exam is a three part exam consisting of a 70 question, computer based, written exam, followed by an oral and practical evaluation of an individual's technical knowledge and skills. The Vehicle Processing examination focuses on the following subject areas: Aerospace Systems, Electronic Fabrication & Fiber Optics, Structural Fabrication, Fluid Systems, and Technical Task Analysis.

Certifying Organization
SpaceTEC
http://www.spacetec.us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Vehicle Processing Certification Website

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