NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Credential: NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Credentialing Agency: ASTM International
Renewal Period: Lifetime
ASTM International, NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) recognizes the knowledge base of the advanced aerospace technician and promotes integrity, safety, and professionalism in the aerospace workforce. FOE knowledge and skills include housekeeping, tool accountability, hardware accountability, lost items, physical entry and personnel control, reporting and investigating, material handling, parts protections, hazardous materials, wildlife/environment, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) effects. There are no FOE eligibility requirements. The FOE written exam is open to all individuals regardless of career field, training, education or experience. Candidates must pass the written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- 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: Lifetime
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
P.O. Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Phone: 610-832-9500
Fax: 610-832-9555
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Other REQUIREMENTS
The NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) credential has the following other requirements:
- There are no FOE certification eligibility requirements. The FOE exam is open to all individuals regardless of career field, training, education or experience.
Written Exam
- Basic Terms and Definitions (General)
- Housekeeping
- Tool Accountability
- Hardware Accountability
- Lost Items
- Physical Entry and Personnel Control
- Reporting and Investigating
- Material Handling
- Parts Protections
- Hazardous Materials
- Wildlife/Environment
- FOD Effects
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) examination:
- Best Sources
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning 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
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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 NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the ASTM International testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Renewal Period: Lifetime