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Standards Certification Education & Training Publishing Conferences & Exhibits ISA’s Certified Control Systems Technician ® (CCST ®) Program Handbook Introduction Thank you for your interest in the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Program. Being a CCST instantly makes you more valuable to your employer and increases your potential for higher profile jobs. The CCST Program was developed by leaders in the industry, including ISA, so your qualifications will be recognized industry-wide. This information guide provides you with everything you need to know about the CCST Program, including an overview of the program, requirements, examination dates, renewal information, and ISA Membership information. Table of Contents CCST Program Overview ..........................................................1 CCST Program Requirements....................................................1 Examinations............................................................................2 Taking the Exam.......................................................................3 Fees .........................................................................................4 Renewal ...................................................................................5 Disability ..................................................................................5 Completing the Application .....................................................5 Submitting the Application.......................................................6 Due Process Procedures............................................................6 ISA Resource Materials .............................................................7 Frequently Asked Questions About the CCST Program.............8 The ISA Code of Ethics...........................................................13 ISA’s Certified Control Systems Technician ® (CCST ®) Handbook Certification ISA certification provides an objective, third-party assessment and confirmation of a person’s skills, and gives them the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be recognized. ISA currently offers three certification programs: Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®), Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®), and Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic® (CIMM®). Control Systems Technician Definition A Control Systems Technician (CST) is skilled in and knowledgeable of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic instrumentation and understands process control loops and process control systems, including those that are computer based. Typically, a CST has received training in such specialized subjects as: theory of control, analog and/or digital electronics, microprocessors and/or comput- ers, and the operation and maintenance of particular lines of field instrumentation. The CST is acquainted with both pipe fitting and electrical fundamentals. A CST performs calibration, documentation, loop checks, trou- bleshooting, and repair or replacement of instrumentation. These tasks relate to systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, force, power, position, motion, physical properties, chemical composition, and other process variables. Program Definition ISA’s Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Program pro- motes the professional development of the CST, providing recogni- tion and documentation of the technician’s knowledge, experience, and education in measurement and control. CSTs play a vital role in industry, exercising direct control over many operations that result in product quality, safety and environmental protection. The CCST program ensures high levels of skill and com- petency, and is regarded as an important contribution by both industry management and labor. To be certified under the ISA program as a CCST, applicants must demonstrate that they are skilled practitioners, knowledgeable in pneumatic and electronic instrumentation. They must demonstrate an understanding of process control loops and process control sys- tems, including both analog and microprocessor based systems. The CCST Program provides the mechanism to ascertain and document to management, contractors and labor organizations, the qualifications of CSTs to work safely and effectively in process industries worldwide. As evidence of qualifying for certification, ISA will provide successful candidates with a certificate stating the level at which the individual is certified, and will maintain a registry of CCSTs who hold certificates. Certification Classifications CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. Applicants qualify for a specific level based on combinations of experience and education. CCST Program Requirements The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education. The qualification requirements for all certifications are described in detail below. Definitions General criteria to qualify to take any of the following examinations include a commitment to the ISA Code of Ethics (see pg. 12), a completed application with documentation included to support the level requirement, and the application fee. Related experience always means work done in the instrumentation, measurement and control, electronics, electrical and mechanical fields. One (1) year of work experience means 1500 hours of active employ- ment during a twelve (12) month period. There is no academic requirement for any level. However, candidates may substitute post secondary education in related technologies for a maximum of four years work experience as defined for each level of certification. Related technologies include instrumentation, measure- ment and control, electrical, electronics or mechanical technologies. An academic degree, or equivalent, means an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in these technologies or 40 semester hours in technolo- gy courses. Successfully completing the CST in Training Recognition Program equals one year of education. See the CST in Training web page at www.isa.org/cstintrng for more details on the program. Documentation Applicants must submit completed Verification of Employment forms for all employers or provide equivalent documentation that contains all information on the Verification of Employment forms in a clear and readable format. All forms must be signed by the super- visor. An applicant with military experience in the related technolo- gies defined for the CCST program must document this period by submitting a copy of his/her DD 214 form accompanied by a written description of this experience. For employers that may be unavailable to provide first-hand verifica- tion, a two-party verification of the employment must be provided in the form of a statement signed by a co-worker from that period of employment and notarized by a notary public. A full explanation of why the employer is not verifying the period of employment must be provided. Full contact information, i.e., name, address and telephone number, must be provided for all responsible parties who act to con- firm employment verification. CCST Program Overview 1 RECORD RETENTION POLICY: All documentation received from CCST applicants who are not eligible for certification will be retained for one year after the application is received. Education and Experience Requirements Complete documentation of work experience and education are a MUST to fulfill the following requirements to qualify for each level of testing. Work experience and educational periods may not over- lap when compiling the total number of years for a level. Level I A five-year total of education, training, and/or experience. The following elements may be used to satisfy this requirement: a. A registered apprenticeship in an instrumentation, measure- ment and control, electronics, electrical, and/or mechanical program, if applicable. b. Academic degree (or equivalent) in a related technology area, to a maximum of four years. c. Successfully completing the CST in Training Recognition Program (a maximum of one year). d. Related work experience. Level II A seven-year total of education, training, and/or experience. The following elements may be used to satisfy this requirement: a. A registered apprenticeship in an instrumentation, measure- ment and control, electronics, electrical, and/or mechanical program, if applicable. b. Academic degree (or equivalent) in a related technology area, to a maximum of four years. c. Related work experience, including at least two years in instrumentation/measurement and control. Level III A thirteen-year total of education, training, and/or experience. The following elements may be used to satisfy this requirement: a. A registered apprenticeship in an instrumentation, measure- ment and control, electronics, electrical, and/or mechanical program, if applicable. b. Academic degree (or equivalent) in a related technology area, to a maximum of four years. c. Related work experience, including at least five years in instrumentation/measurement and control. The CCST program is a two-fold certification: (1) all applicants must meet the requirements for the level of testing for which he/she applies and (2) pass the examination. If proper documentation is not provided then the applicant will not be certified. In order to test again, the applicant must reapply and resubmit the application fee. CCST Examinations ISA, a non-profit, technical society for automation and control pro- fessionals, is dedicated to providing education and career develop- ment opportunities. Providing un-biased certification programs, like the Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) program, is an important part of ISA’s mission. To ensure that the most stringent test development requirements were employed during the development of CCST, ISA contracted with CASTLE Worldwide, Inc., to develop the certification examina- tion. CASTLE Worldwide is a full-service testing company providing licensure, certification, and specialty examinations, including practi- cal and written simulation tests, for associations, state boards, gov- ernment agencies, and corporations. The development of a valid examination for the CCST certification process began with a clear and concise definition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for competent job performance. Using interviews, surveys, observation, and group discussions, CASTLE worked with instrumentation and control personnel to delineate critical job components. The knowledge and skill bases for the questions on the examination were derived from the actual practice of the control systems technician, as outlined in the 2001 CCST Role Delineation Study. CASTLE followed the NOCA and ANSI stan- dards for test development. The NOCA standards are published in: • National Commission for Certifying Agencies. (2002). Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. Washington, D.C.: National Organization for Competency Assurance. • The American National Standards Institute(ANSI) administers a program for the accreditation of personnel certification pro- grams, using ISO/IEC Standard 17024. Level I and Level III Exams The Level I and III exams are closed book exams of 175 uploads/s1/ isa-x27-s-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-program-handbook.pdf