National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Electrical Power Testing - Level IV

Credential: Electrical Power Testing - Level IV
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Electrical Power Testing - Level IV certification is an advanced-level credential for technicians who test equipment used in the production, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. The certification validates knowledge required to inspect, test and maintain electrical power equipment. Electrical Power Testing - Level IV technicians conduct tests of complex metering and relay systems; evaluate tests, test equipment, test results, and power system performance; recommend actions to maintain or improve system performance; and lead multi-team projects. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years of practical experience in the testing of complex electrical power equipment and systems, technical evaluation of tests and test data, and recommendations of additional diagnostic testing and corrective actions. The candidate's experience must include at least two years of supervision and project management of multi-crew projects. Candidates must pass a written examination, provide details of the successful completion of a major electrical power testing project, and submit a personal recommendation.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Electrical Power Testing - Level IV

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:    low

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite: Electrical Power Testing - Level III
  • Experience: 10 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

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA  22314-2794

Phone: (888) 476-4238

Email: tech@nicet.org

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Candidates must have ten years of practical experience in the testing of complex electrical power equipment and systems, technical evaluation of tests and test data, and recommendations of additional diagnostic testing and corrective actions. This must include at least two years of supervision and project management of multi-crew projects. In addition to this requirement, it’s highly recommended the candidate obtain recommendation ratings showing a capacity for senior engineering technician responsibilities.

Candidates must provide a detailed description of a major project and his or her role in it showing senior responsibility for an electrical power testing project of substantial complexity.

The Electrical Power Testing - Level IV credential has the following other requirements:

  • NICET requires Electrical Power Testing candidates to submit the Experience Application Package which includes materials related to work history and performance measures. Additional details and documentation required to complete the Electrical Power Testing experience package can be obtained from the NICET website.

Written Exam

  • Field Testing
    • Transformers and Regulators
    • Breakers and Contactors
    • Cables and Busways
    • Switchgear, Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, Switching Devices,Breakers, & Fuses
    • Protective Relays and Metering
    • Rotating Machinery
    • Battery Systems
    • Surge Arresters, Capacitors, and Reactors
    • Grounding Systems
    • Infrared Surveys
  • Safety
    • General Safety
    • Lockout and Tagout
  • Troubleshooting and Analysis
  • Documentation
  • Management and Planning

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Electrical Power Testing - Level IV examination:

An additional resource is Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Electrical Power Testing - Level IV

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Electrical Power Testing - Level IV credential has the following recertification information:

  • Electrical Power Testing - Level IV certification is valid for 3 years. Certification holders should keep a record of their professional development activities (using the free CPD log provided by NICET), both for their own career development uses and for NICET recertification.
  • Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current billing cycle. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

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Some

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

Most

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

Other

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

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 through E9

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 through E9

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

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High

Highly attainable: minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

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