Career Details

Geotechnical Engineering Technology - Laboratory Level II

Description

This certification program was designed for engineering technicians engaged in soil investigation and determination of engineering properties prior to and concurrent with initial construction activities. It recognizes, through its three subfields (Construction, Exploration, and Laboratory), situations in which the principal activities of the technician are concentrated in the construction site environment, the exploration operation, or the laboratory environment.

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 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? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Coal Geologist

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Petroleum Geophysicist

Certifying Organization

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Registered Environmental Professional

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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