Career Details

Senior Certified Electronics Technician

Description

A technician with six or more years of combined work and electronics training may apply for the Senior level certification. To be a Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr), an entire certification exam must be passed (which consists of the Associate level exam plus one of the specialized Journeyman options). This exam deals with advanced practice and theory applicable to the electronics specialty selected.

Certifying Organization

ETA International

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? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

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

Master Certified Electronics Technician

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

IPC-A-600 Acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

B - Advanced

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