Career Details

Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic

Description

The International Fluid Power Society promotes the advancement of technology and professionalism of the fluid power & motion control industry through Awareness, Education, and Certification.

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Lubrication Specialist

Certifying Organization

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Fluid Power Master Mechanic

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

C - Specialty

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