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Certified Service Technician — CST

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Description

To earn Certified Service Technician (CST) status, a student must hold a CAT I or higher certification for a minimum of 24 months and successfully complete three courses of study, Advanced Intrusion Systems course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, Fire Alarm Installation Methods course, or the online equivalent, and pass the two-hour, proctored examination, and Troubleshooting, Service and Maintenance course, or online equivalent,and pass the two-hour, proctored examination.

Certifying Organization

Electronic Security Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 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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Eastwick College Nutley
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
12 Months
58 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
$21,750 for the Program
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