RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Credential: RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) is a journeyman-level certification recommended for radar electronics technicians with knowledge of radar basics and concepts applicable to all types of avionics, maritime and land systems. RADAR Electronics Technicians must be knowledgeable and have abilities in technical and human relations areas including, Block Diagrams and Schematics, Components, Cabling and Antennas, Hand Tools & Soldering, Mathematics, Amplifiers, RADAR Transceivers, Interfacing, Satellite, Wireless, and Data Communications, Computers and Digital Concepts, Software Programming, Troubleshooting, and People Relations. Candidates must hold the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) certification prior to taking the RADAR exam. Individuals with a valid FCC Element 8, and either the ETA Associate CET (CETa) or a Journeyman (CET) certification, are eligible for a rollover to an ETA RADAR certification. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Experience: 2 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: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must pass the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) exam before qualifying to sit for the RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) exam.
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
The RAD is a Journeyman certification that requires two years of combined work and electronics training.
Written Exam
- Block Diagrams and Schematics
- Components
- Cabling and Antennas
- Hand Tools and Soldering
- Mathematics
- Amplifiers
- RADAR Transceivers
- Interfacing
- Satellite, Wireless, and Data Communications
- Computers and Digital concepts
- Software – Programming
- Troubleshooting
- People Relations
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Courses
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 RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
ExamRoom.AI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ExamRoom.AI website:
RECERTIFICATION
RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Renewal Period: 4 years
Additional considerations for the RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) include:
- Any candidate holding a valid FCC Element 8, and either the ETA Associate CET (CETa), General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1), or the Journeyman (CET) certification is eligible for a rollover to an ETA RADAR certification.