Certified Video Engineer (CEV)
Credential: Certified Video Engineer (CEV)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE), Certified Video Engineer (CEV) is a mid-level certification. Video engineers are broadcast engineering professionals who work with television signals rather than radio. In addition to operating broadcasting equipment, video engineers develop the settings needed on engineering equipment, install upgrades or updates to the equipment and perform repairs when necessary. Candidates must have five (5) years of suitable experience in audio/video engineering or related technology and must achieve a passing grade on the proficiency examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Video Engineer (CEV)
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
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Certified Video Engineer candidates must have five (5) years of suitable experience in audio/video 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:
- A state registered Professional Engineer's license equals 4 years of experience .
- A Bachelor Degree equals 4 years of experience.
- An Associate Degree equals 2 years of experience.
- Years of related accredited education, i.e., military, correspondence, etc. can be substituted, year for year, for up to four (4) years of experience.
Note, candidates will not receive dual credit for concurrent years of experience and education.
Written Exam
- Operating Practices
- Problems
- Theory
- Safety
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Video Engineer (CEV) 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 Video Engineer (CEV) 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 Video Engineer (CEV)
Renewal Period: 5 years