Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE)
Credential: Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE), Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE) is an intermediate-level radio engineer certification. CBREs operate, maintain, update and repair hardware and systems used across radio, podcasts and other channels, ensuring that programs are broadcast on-time at the highest level of quality. Broadcast engineers work in teams; other professionals on a team include producers, studio managers, presenters, and technical staff. The candidate for Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer must have five (5) years of suitable experience in broadcast engineering or related technology and must pass an exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are 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
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
9102 North Meridian Street
Ste. 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 846-9000
Fax: (317) 846-9120
Email: mclappe@sbe.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer candidates must have five (5) years of suitable experience in broadcast engineering or related technology and must achieve a passing grade on the proficiency examination.
Substitution of broadcast engineering, or education in related technologies, for experience may be made as follows:
- State PE License - A state registered Professional Engineer's license equals 4 years of experience.
- BA/BS Degree - A Bachelor Degree equals 4 years of experience.
- AS/ABA/ABS - Associate Degree equals 2 years of experience.
- Other advanced training and education - Years of related accredited education, i.e., military, correspondence, etc. can be substituted, year-for-year, up to four (4) years of experience.
Note, candidates will not receive dual credit for concurrent years of experience and education.
Written Exam
- Safety
- Problems: Electronic and Practical
- Operating Practices
- Theory
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Training
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE)
Renewal Period: 5 years