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Certified Electrical Safety Technician — CEST

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Description

The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) is designed for HVAC technicians, solar and wind generator installer/maintainers, facilities management and maintenance personnel, and other skilled workers who are exposed to electrical hazards in the course of their job duties, CEST highlights an individual's knowledge of and ability to apply the information found in NFPA 70E.

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

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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

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