MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician

MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician

MOS Description

Mobile Facility Technicians inspect, service, maintain, and repair mobile facilities and associated environmental control units, generators, and all other electrical and ancillary equipment.

National Certifications

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.

You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Air Conditioning Service Is Not In Demand North American Technician Excellence (NATE) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Air Conditioning Installation Is Not In Demand North American Technician Excellence (NATE) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Air Distribution Specialty (Service) Is Not In Demand North American Technician Excellence (NATE) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Aerospace Technician Core Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Is Not In Demand ASTM International someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Is Not In Demand Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Air to Air Heat Pump Installation Is Not In Demand North American Technician Excellence (NATE) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Light Commercial Refrigeration Service Is Not In Demand North American Technician Excellence (NATE) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand ASTM International otherOther        
NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS) Is Not In Demand ASTM International otherOther        
NCATT Dependent Navigation Systems (DNS) Is Not In Demand ASTM International otherOther        
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) Is Not In Demand ASTM International otherOther        
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
STAR HVACR Mastery Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Reliability Operator Certification (RC) Is Not In Demand North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT) Is Not In Demand North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Transmission Operator Certification (TO) Is Not In Demand North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI) Is Not In Demand North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Avionics Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electrical Engineering Technicians mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electricians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician can be found below.

Bechtel, a world-wide employer in engineering, project management, and construction, has opportunities for veterans trained and experienced in skilled craft to join their construction team on their oil, gas, and chemicals; power generation; communications; and civil infrastructure projects across the United States. Bechtel values the strong qualities and attributes servicemembers have to offer. Bechtel recruits and retains top talent from all Service branches through a variety of programs like Bechtel Military Veterans' Employee Resource Group, Helmets to Hardhats, Military job fairs, and through other pipelines.

To learn more about Bechtel and the locations of their projects, or to complete a profile to indicate your interest, visit the Bechtel website.

There are numerous opportunities available in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a range of career opportunities to individuals with different skills within its organization. Their workforce includes:

  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aviation Safety Inspectors
  • Airways Transportation Systems Specialists
  • Community Planners
  • Security Inspectors
  • Engineers
  • Program Managers
  • Acquisition Specialists
  • Contract Specialists
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Technicians

Consult the FAA Jobs website for additional information on aviation related career opportunities and job openings.

Power4Vets is a workforce development program which helps facilitate transitioning Service members to find careers in the utility industry as System Operators thru an on-line training program which is combined with power grid simulation training exercises.  The training program can take anywhere from 2-6 months of intense training which provides the veteran with the necessary information to prepare them to take the NERC certification which is a required certification for Operators to have in the industry.

The mission of the Power4Vets program is to help veterans start new careers in the power and energy industry.  The men and women who monitor and control the North American electric power grids are a highly specialized and trained group of operators who have an enormous responsibility.  The quality of their decisions affects the reliable delivery of electricity to millions of customers, the safety and lives of field crews, and the protection of multi-million dollar equipment.   The multi-faceted program is designed to match the human talent needs of America's electric power organizations with the skills, experience, and knowledge of United States Military Veterans.

For more information about the program, please visit the website at Power4Vets or contact an IncSys Representative.

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is a non-profit society which represents all professionals in aviation maintenance and provides it's members information on aviation maintenance occupations.

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.

For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:

Additional information pertaining to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician can be found below.

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Click here to go to Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) is an entry-level certification for technicians who have less than two years of experience or training in electronics. Associate Electronics Technicians demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic theory and applications used in all electronic disciplines including circuits, test equipment, electrical theory, work procedures and telecommunications fundamentals. The CETa is the foundation for ETA’s journeyman, senior, and master specialty, and master certification programs. CETa applicants must meet the experience or training requirement and pass a written exam. An optional practical exam is offered.
Click here to go to Air Conditioning Service COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air Conditioning Service certification is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Air Conditioning Service technicians acquire, evaluate, and interpret necessary readings to determine adequacy and acceptability of meeting system operation specifications, power up and adjust control settings to cycle equipment through all designed-for sequences, and perform sufficient field diagnostic procedures to determine causes of inadequate performance and identify corrective actions. There are no formal education or experience requirements; however, candidates should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. Candidates must pass a NATE core exam and air conditioning service specialty exam. This certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or engineering community.
Click here to go to Air Conditioning Installation COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air Conditioning Installation certification is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Air Conditioning Installation technicians prepare installation sites (including removal of existing HVACR equipment), fabricate and assemble systems, and properly power up and set control positions to cycle equipment through primary heating, cooling, and blower operations. There are no formal education or experience requirements, however candidates should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. Candidates must pass a NATE core exam and air conditioning installation specialty exam. This certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or engineering community.

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Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET), is an entry-level certification for technicians and students with under four years of experience and validates the technician’s knowledge of basic electronics, including math, DC and AC circuts, transistors and troubleshooting. The Associate CET is also a pre-requisite for ISCET Journeyman level certifications. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) is a certification for maintenance and reliability technicians who are responsible for preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance. CMRT candidates should possess aptitude in the following areas: maintenance practices, preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and analysis, and corrective maintenance. There are no experience or education eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The ASTM International, NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) is the primary NCATT certification and is required for ASTM International endorsements in the career field. The AET certification recognizes the knowledge base of the advanced aerospace technician and promotes integrity, safety, and professionalism in the aerospace workforce. AET knowledge and skills include basic electronics facts, terminology, and principles, common maintenance practices, fundamentals of equipment maintenance, and aircraft fundamentals. There are no AET eligibility requirements. The AET written exam is open to all individuals regardless of career field, training, education or experience.
Click here to go to Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA), Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) is an entry-level credential designed to demonstrate that an operator has sufficient knowledge to work safely under the supervision of a more experienced operator. Candidates must understand refrigeration fundamentals, cycle, properties, compressors, lubrication, evaporators and cooling units, condensers and high-pressure receivers, purging, and safety. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Air to Air Heat Pump Installation COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Air to Air Heat Pump technicians prepare installation sites (including removal of existing HVACR equipment), fabricate and assemble systems, and properly power up and set control positions to cycle equipment through primary heating, cooling, and blower operations. There are no formal education or experience requirements; however, candidates should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. Candidates must pass a NATE core exam and air to air heat pump installation specialty exam. This certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or engineering community.
Click here to go to Light Commercial Refrigeration Service COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Light Commercial Refrigeration Service is designed for top level service technicians in the refrigeration industry. Light Commercial Refrigeration Service technicians acquire, evaluate, and interpret necessary readings to determine adequacy and acceptability of meeting system operation specifications, power up and adjust control settings to cycle equipment through all designed-for sequences, and perform sufficient field diagnostic procedures to determine causes of inadequate performance and identify corrective actions as necessary. There are no formal education or experience requirements; however, candidates should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of light commercial refrigeration systems limited to fractional to 7.5 horsepower. Candidates must pass a NATE core exam and light commercial refrigeration specialty exam. This certification is not intended for the refrigeration system designer, sales force, or engineering community.
Click here to go to Associate Safety Professional (ASP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification validates an individual's knowledge and experience in the safety profession. ASP certifies an individual's ability to perform at least 50% of professional-level safety duties in safety, health, environment, and ergonomics. Safety professionals are required to make worksite assessments to determine risks, potential hazards and controls, evaluate risks and hazard control measures for equipment, systems, facilities, and processes, investigate incidents, maintain and evaluate incident and loss records, and prepare emergency response plans. ASP candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must take a written exam.
Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC), Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The BEE-AC certification validates a professional's knowledge of various AC theories, equipment, math, cabling, and other related subjects. Applicants must meet training, experience, or education requirements. Any active or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the appropriate field are eligible for the BEE-AC exam. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC), Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills and validates applicant's knowledge of basic electrical theory, magnetism, electrical safety, electronic equipment and components laws, circuits and other related subjects. Applicants must meet training, experience, or education requirements. Any active or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the appropriate field are eligible for the BEE-DC exam. Applicants must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC), Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. BEE-A applicants must have experience with hands-on troubleshooting skills and have knowledge of various analog components, electronics, power, and other related subjects. Applicants must meet education, experience and training requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC), Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills and validates applicant's knowledge of various digital electricity and electronics theories, safety precautions, conversions, diagrams, and other related subjects. Applicants must meet education, experience, and training requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Electronics Associate DC (EM1) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electronics Associate DC (EM1) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The EM1 can be a stand-alone certification for candidates requiring a narrower set of knowledge and skills or it can be part of the EM program, which requires that candidates attain five modules towards the eventual goal of achieving ETA’s Associate level certification (CETa). Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Electronics Associate AC (EM2) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electronics Associate AC (EM2) credential is for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The EM2 can be a stand-alone certification for candidates requiring a narrower set of knowledge and skills or it can be part of the EM program, which requires that candidates attain five modules towards the eventual goal of achieving ETA’s Associate level certification (CETa). Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The EM3 can be a stand-alone certification for candidates requiring a narrower set of knowledge and skills or it can be part of the EM program, which requires that candidates attain five modules towards the eventual goal of achieving ETA’s Associate level certification (CETa).  Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The EM4 can be a stand-alone certification for candidates requiring a narrower set of knowledge and skills or it can be part of the EM program, which requires that candidates attain five modules towards the eventual goal of achieving ETA’s Associate level certification (CETa). Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The EM5 can be a stand-alone certification for candidates requiring a narrower set of knowledge and skills or it can be part of the EM program, which requires that candidates attain five modules towards the eventual goal of achieving ETA’s Associate level certification (CETa). Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Reliability Operator Certification (RC) COOL Snapshot page.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability Operator Certification (RC) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who operate bulk electric systems. System Operators monitor power flows, voltages and status of equipment on the transmission system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Candidates for the RC are expected to have knowledge of resource and demand balancing, transmission, emergency preparedness, contingency analysis and reliability, and managing communications and data. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission System Operator Certification (BT) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who operate bulk electric systems. System Operators monitor power flows, voltages and status of equipment on the transmission system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Candidates for the BT are expected to have knowledge of resource and demand balancing, transmission, emergency preparedness, contingency analysis and reliability, and managing communications and data.
Click here to go to Transmission Operator Certification (TO) COOL Snapshot page.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Transmission System Operator Certification (TO) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who operate bulk electric systems. System Operators monitor power flows, voltages and status of equipment on the transmission system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Candidates for the TO are expected to have knowledge of resource and demand balancing, transmission, emergency preparedness, contingency analysis and reliability, and managing communications and data.
Click here to go to Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI) COOL Snapshot page.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Balancing and Interchange Operator Certification (BI) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who operate bulk electric systems. System Operators monitor power flows, voltages and status of equipment on the transmission system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Candidates for the BI are expected to have knowledge of resource and demand balancing, transmission, emergency preparedness, contingency analysis and reliability, and managing communications and data.

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This certification is considered in demand. The U.S. Department of Labor sponsored CareerOneStop's analysis indicates the certification is frequently mentioned in online job postings.

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Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

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Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

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Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
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