Career Details

Fluid Power Connector and Conductor

Description

The success or failure of any fluid power system depends on four factors: design, installation, start-up (commissioning), and maintenance. Hose and tube assemblies are a vital consideration in each of these factors as well as system and operating personnel safety. All Connector & Conductor certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 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? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Autodesk Certified User

Certifying Organization

Autodesk, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Diplomate, Ocean Engineering

Certifying Organization

Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Diplomate, Port Engineering

Certifying Organization

Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

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