Certification Process and Timeline

 

  1. Read CAT, CET, QEI Applicant Handbook. Important topics include:
    1. Exam application
      1. Qualifications and criteria
      2. Fees
      3. Special accommodations (American Disabilities Act)
      4. Complaints & appeals
    2.  Contact for inquiries or communicating issues. 
      1. Application information – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
      2. Incident Report
  2. Apply online at  NAEC website. 
  3. NAEC Office reviews and processes application - wait for NAEC office to respond 10 business days
  4. NAEC Office emails back your application and other documents for you to sign dependent on applicant
    1. Form A - Confidentiality Agreement 
    2. Form B - Certification Statement 
    3. Form C - Verification of Experience QEI & CET Only 
    4. Form D - Code of Ethics 
    5. Fee Invoice 
  5. NAEC Office reviews application for completeness and sends it to the Certification Board for approval 15 business days
  6. NAEC Office sends email that application is approved to take certification examination & includes: 3 business days
    1. Testing Forms for Candidates 
      1. Form H: Authorization To Test (ATT Letter) - Read
      2. Form I: Resource Guide - Read 
      3. Form G - Proctor Name - Read, sign, and return to NAEC to schedule exam. 
    2. Proctoring Forms for Proctors 
      1. Form K: Proctor Statement - Read, sign, and return to NAEC. 
      2. Form J: Proctor Checklist - Read, sign, and return to NAEC. 
    3. Please Note certification approval expires 365 days from this date.
  7. Candidate emails to NAEC Form G above naming 2 proctors to schedule certification exam. dependent on applicant     
  8. NAEC Office emails testing codes and logins to Proctor 1. 3 business days
  9. You are ready to take the certification exam!
  10. When you pass the certification exam: 
    1. Proctor 1 and 2 sign Form K and notarize Form J above. They send these 2 documents to NAEC including a copy of each proctor’s front driver’s license. Candidate emails to NAEC a copy of their driver’s license. dependent on applicant 
    2. NAEC sends a digital certification badge and 5 shoulder patches to Mechanic. Digital certification badge and wall certificate to QEI Inspector 10 business days  
  11. When you fail the certification exam: 
    1. You receive an automatic email with a diagnostic report. Wait 30 calendar days to retest. 
    2. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  when ready to retest. 2 exam retakes are allowed within the 365-day expiration date shown in Form H - ATT letter. 
  12. Certfication Renewals
    1. CAT/CET certifications issued before October 1, must be renewed by December 31st of the same year. 
    2. CAT/CET certifications issued ona nd after October 1, must be renewed by December 31st of the following year. 
    3. QEI certifications issued before July 1, must be renewed by September 30th of the same year. 
    4. QEI certifications issued after July 1, must be renewed by September 30th of the following year. 
    5. CAT/CET/QEI certifications are renewed annually and require 10 hours to maintain certifications. Of the 10 hours, a minimum of 1 hour but up to 3 hours, is required for safety. NAEC Office sends notifications when it's time to renew. 
    6. Reminder: Always keep NAEC Office informed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 770-760-9660 of new contact information such as employment changes, address changes, etc. 
  13. Email/Phone inquiries. Send certification inquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Send education inquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. up to 48-72 hours

 

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