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RECERTIFICATION—Field Training and Certification
Individuals who have been certified within the last year should enroll in the recertification program. This provides field practice and certification testing.
INITIAL CERTIFICATION—Classroom, Field Training, and Certification
Individuals who are seeking certification for the first time or who have not been certified within the last year should enroll in the initial certification program. This provides classroom instruction in addition to field practice and certification testing.
FIRST DAY TRAINING SCHEDULE
—Recertification
Field practice and certification testing, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Those who pass the field certification test on the first day are not required to attend on the second day.
—Initial Certification
Classroom session, 8:30 a.m. to noon
• Particles and interaction with the human body
• Sources of particle emissions
• Control of visible emissions
• Steam plumes
• Meteorology
• Opacity
• Government regulations: EPA Method 9
• What to expect at field certification testing
Field practice and certification testing, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Those who pass the field certification test on the first day are not required to attend on the second day.
SECOND DAY TRAINING SCHEDULE
—Field practice and certification testing; must arrive by 8:00 a.m.
If arrival by 8:00 a.m. is not possible, notify the conference coordinator at 814-863-1738.
FIELD PRACTICE CERTIFICATION TESTING
Field practice and certification testing are held outdoors regardless of weather; dress appropriately for conditions.
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