Certification: Stationary Engineer
1125 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Students in this program are trained to become entry-level workers in the field of stationary engineering. During training students have the opportunity to obtain a variety of skills such as the use of trade-related hand and power tools, maintenance and operation of refrigeration units along with safe handling in the storage, recovery , reclaiming and recycling of refrigerants; how to identify, adjust, and replace wall thermostats; troubleshooting and repair of electrical components; boiler service and repair, pump installation and repair, and working with fire suppression systems and automated fire control units. Classroom-related education is incorporated into hands-on training in a shop or in the field in areas of reading blueprints and schematics, and working with electricity with a heavy emphasis on safety. Students are tested periodically throughout their training to ensure they have achieved the skill levels reflected on their Training Achievement Record.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- No
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.
- This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.