ccst exam

[buddhakii]

I was wondering if anyone has taken the ccst exam. More importantly I was wondering if I would qualify to take the exam for level 1. I have eleven years in the electrical trade, but not all of those have been in automation and control. Probably only about two years have been strictly automation and controls. I do have experience and education from the Navy that could possibly count as well.

 

[Cavie]

What is a ccst exam????

 

[Smart $]

What is a ccst exam????

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)

Exam Eligibility Requirements

 

[K8MHZ]

I took it along with the rest of my 5th year class and was the only one that passed.

You need to know some stuff about hydraulics and pneumatics and their schematics to even think about passing.

My union paid for my first cert, then they (I.S.A.) wanted 140 bucks for a re-up three years later. I declined, since being a Certified Control Systems Technician was really cool and all but it never got me a penny I wouldn't have got without it.

I still have my Level 1 Cert on the wall. The best thing about the whole ordeal was the wall paper.

 

[buddhakii]

I took it along with the rest of my 5th year class and was the only one that passed.

You need to know some stuff about hydraulics and pneumatics and their schematics to even think about passing.

My union paid for my first cert, then they (I.S.A.) wanted 140 bucks for a re-up three years later. I declined, since being a Certified Control Systems Technician was really cool and all but it never got me a penny I wouldn't have got without it.

I still have my Level 1 Cert on the wall. The best thing about the whole ordeal was the wall paper.

Thanks for the input. I got the study guide and a lot of it seems like common sense stuff and high school physics. You're correct though, I will need to study more on the schematics and symbols. The only reason I'm looking at getting it is because I'm trying to get a job at the water and wastewater plant here and they like to see that certification. It sure does seem like they want a lot of dollars to get certfied and stay certified though.

 

[kwired]

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You need to know some stuff about hydraulics and pneumatics and their schematics to even think about passing.

... since being a Certified Control Systems Technician was really cool and all but it never got me a penny I wouldn't have got without it...

I hear where you are coming from. Certification may help with job applications, keeping the job will depend on how well you perform. I'm sure there are non certified people that are wizards at this line of work, and can make someone that aced the certification test look like a fool.

I do some hydraulic/pneumatic/water/steam and other mechanical work for a few regular customers and have no certification at all. If I was no good at doing any of this I would not be asked to do it, or continue to be asked.

If you can understand the logic of electric controls then hydraulics and pneumatics are not that hard. A lot of logic between them is similar there is just a little different language.