Career Details

Certified Electrical Safety Technician

Description

The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) is designed for HVAC technicians, solar and wind generator installer/maintainers, facilities management and maintenance personnel, and other skilled workers who are exposed to electrical hazards in the course of their job duties, CEST highlights an individual's knowledge of and ability to apply the information found in NFPA 70E.

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Small Wind Installer Certification

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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Solar Heating Installer

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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