Career Details

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Description

The CMRT will provide a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of the skills of your industrial maintenance mechanics.

Certifying Organization

Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals

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

Fluid Power Connector and Conductor

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Fluid Power Master Mechanic

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Level II Machine Lubrication Technician

Certifying Organization

International Council for Machinery Lubrication

Type

B - Advanced

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Projected Job Growth

-21 %

Career Cluster(s)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

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High school diploma or equivalent

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