Certification / Licensing
Composites and plastics, unlike many other industries, do not have extensive certification or licensing requirements. A few training programs are offered, though, and these can be of benefit when seeking a job. Certification in related fields such as engineering (Professional Engineer) or nondestructive testing may be required for specific materials jobs.
ABBRA Fiberglass Repair Certification Program
Course offered by the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association. Designed for entry level and experienced technicians. Qualification pretest required.
Course offered by the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association. Designed for entry level and experienced technicians. Qualification pretest required.
Adhesive Bonding
Series of courses offered by TWI, including GRP Pipe Fitter/Jointer Basic Package. Part of the Materials Joining program for GRP Composites Jointers, Fitters, and Inspectors.
Series of courses offered by TWI, including GRP Pipe Fitter/Jointer Basic Package. Part of the Materials Joining program for GRP Composites Jointers, Fitters, and Inspectors.
Certified Composites Technician (CCT)
Certification program offered by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA, formerly CFA). Requirements are one year of experience and a minimum 80% score on the CCT Examination. There are five different CCT programs: general, marine, cast polymer, instructor and manager.
Certification program offered by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA, formerly CFA). Requirements are one year of experience and a minimum 80% score on the CCT Examination. There are five different CCT programs: general, marine, cast polymer, instructor and manager.
Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)
Certification program offered by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). Web site describes initial and recertification requirements. Professionals who meet all requirements except years of experience may apply for an in-training (CPIT) certification.
Certification program offered by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). Web site describes initial and recertification requirements. Professionals who meet all requirements except years of experience may apply for an in-training (CPIT) certification.
FAQ on Licensing
Information about Professional Engineer (PE) licensing and the Engineer in Training (EIT) exam from the sci.engr FAQ.
Information about Professional Engineer (PE) licensing and the Engineer in Training (EIT) exam from the sci.engr FAQ.
Nondestructive Testing for Aerospace
Series of courses offered by TWI. Level 1, 2, and 3 certification, as well as an NDT of Composites course. Validated by the British Institute of NDT, recognised by PCN. Part of the link url=http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/unprotected/band_1/uktrainprog.html]Nondestructuve Testing/link] series.
Series of courses offered by TWI. Level 1, 2, and 3 certification, as well as an NDT of Composites course. Validated by the British Institute of NDT, recognised by PCN. Part of the link url=http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/unprotected/band_1/uktrainprog.html]Nondestructuve Testing/link] series.
Plastics Joining
Series of courses offered by TWI, including hot gas welding, extrusion welding, hot gas appreciation, butt and socket fusion welding, and plastics welder certification. Part of the Materials Joining program.
Series of courses offered by TWI, including hot gas welding, extrusion welding, hot gas appreciation, butt and socket fusion welding, and plastics welder certification. Part of the Materials Joining program.
R-CON NDT Training
Offers Level I and II certification in five different nondestructive test methods. Also offers three courses specific to NDT of composites.
Offers Level I and II certification in five different nondestructive test methods. Also offers three courses specific to NDT of composites.
Ultrasonic Certification Level 1 and 2
Two five-day courses offered by Abaris for composite inspectors who require Level 1 or Level 2 certification in ultrasonics.
Two five-day courses offered by Abaris for composite inspectors who require Level 1 or Level 2 certification in ultrasonics.