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http://www.narte.org/
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iNARTE, (eye-NAR-tee) is an independent, non profit association which provides certification to qualifying individuals in the fields of Telecommunications, Unlicensed Wireless Systems Installation, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference, Electrostatic Discharge Control., and Product Safety. / f# H5 J- ?# s1 ^
, n5 [6 [! ?# m$ C+ tiNARTE (The International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics), Inc. was founded as a non-profit membership/certification organization in 1982. With the advent of deregulation and the Federal Communications Commission "encouragement" for private industry to establish certification standards to fill the licensing void, iNARTE initiated and developed a comprehensive certification program for telecommunications engineers and technicians. $ _6 ?5 b/ V7 g- E/ ~
! W" ]& z0 p- t( ?( NIn 1988, a Command of the United States Navy, seeking a credible and respected certification entity, selected iNARTE as the administrative agent for the certification of engineers and technicians in the field of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
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In 1993, iNARTE was recommended for and certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a Commercial Operators License Examination Manager (COLE Manager), authorized to administer all examination elements for FCC licensure, (formerly a FCC responsibility). 0 _% } e6 D$ s% Q) r1 L6 |
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In 1994, the ESD association selected iNARTE to implement and administer a certification program for Electrostatic Discharge Control Engineers and Technicians. 3 O! [7 _3 M# H- k- R# z
+ M" a! ?+ x7 EMore than 16,000 telecommunications, EMC, and ESD engineers and technicians have met the rigid certification criteria encompassing education, training, experience, supervisory and peer references and examination. The competency of iNARTE certified personnel has prompted many of the telephone, rail, power, pipe line, and other industry corporations to mandate or prefer iNARTE certification as a pre-requisite to employment. ' n# n* [$ b% G# L0 I# t- J
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iNARTE's certification programs are accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council. + i) U3 o+ r$ `6 h
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; I& x" z; P) H- q; XiNARTE is governed by a membership elected Board of Directors (12) and four (4) officers, each with exceptional expertise and experience in the telecommunications, EMC and/or ESD fields, who serve the membership. This governing Board receives no compensation in any form. Policy is formed at the Board level and promulgated to the iNARTE Executive Director for implementation. Directors and Officers hold a current iNARTE Master Class certification, EMC and/or ESD certification.
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"I have worked with employees who were certified and those who were not. Almost without exception, those who are certified can do what their resume advertises--and do it well. Resumes backed by certification are a proof of a performance track record."" e" H s5 H* [/ a
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" l: t9 v; K) K2 k y( X dSince 1982, the International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Eletromagnetics, Inc. has certified more than sixteen thousand engineers and technicians in the following four areas. 5 p1 z: g* ~$ [, |- G2 Z
Telecommunications Telecommunications is the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television. iNARTE's Telecom certification is applicable to professionals practicing a wide range of telecommunications disciplines, including photonic systems, PCS/PCN, cellular, satellite, LAN, WAN and many more. Experience required: 2 years for Junior level, 6 years for Senior level, 8 or more years for Master level.8 o; p% `) S7 q/ b
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Unlicensed Wireless Systems Installation Wireless certification applies to engineers and technicians who design and install unlicensed wireless systems. This program has been established by iNARTE to meet industry demands for a credential which distinguishes from marginally to fully qualified design and installation personnel for wireless systems which do not require a license from the FCC. Experience required: 6 years for Technician, 9 years for Engineer.$ Z; T' g* D0 V; I1 Y6 v+ N8 G" t* J; U
2 k7 |, @" M( e8 u1 g; K! B7 mElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) EMC certification is applicable to professional engineers and technicians practicing in EMC fields to include bonding, shielding, grounding, EMI prediction, EMI analysis, conducted and radiated interference, lightning protection and more. Experience required: 6 years for Technician, 9 years for Engineer. , h3 z g' b D0 \
5 ]8 `1 ?$ V5 x$ U0 M MElectrostatic Discharge Control (ESD) ESD certification is appropriate for engineers and technicians whose training and experience have primarily focused on problems, engineering design and corrective measures associated with minimizing or eliminating electrostatic discharge. Experience required: 6 years for Technician, 9 years for Engineer.
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Product Safety Product Safety certification focuses on engineering and practice to reduce types of risk to persons, animals and property that have to be covered by a formal hazard analysis to meet the requirements of the relevant legislation. The ability to effectively manage product safety in design, manufacture, installation and operational use is a mandatory requirement of all world-wide product safety legislation. Experience required: 6 years for Technician, 9 years for Engineer.
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As a FCC designated COLE (Commercial Operators License Examination) Manager, iNARTE administers FCC licensing examinations at over 170 locations nationwide at a DANTES (military education offices) locations worldwide.
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iNARTE's Certification Requirements! r8 E* u% c4 z3 ?' \- {! N
The iNARTE certification process is rigorous. Certified individuals have proven that they have the discipline and initiative to go the extra mile.
. _; v4 n. n. ?( D; h# F[li]Education verified through college transcripts, certificates of training. [/li][li]Work Experience verified through work history and letters of reference. Experience requirements vary according to level and discipline. [/li][li]Personal References attesting to competency, work ethic and character. [/li][li]Examination offered at 170 locations throughout the US and at all military DANTES Education facilities worldwide.2 Z: |( P% i# [' `/ ~$ f! W9 [& C
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"Over the next few years, I will be hiring a number of EMC engineers and technicians, and will make iNARTE certification a prerequisite."
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iNARTE certification gives you the competitive edge:
' Y. A; z# B% e[li]iNARTE Certification provides documented evidence of expertise as recognized by US Courts and the international community./ o' _- J- f1 q4 Y( Y
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[/li][li]The credibility of the iNARTE certification has prompted many communications, transportation, utility and manufacturing corporations as well as the US military to mandate or prefer iNARTE certification as a pre-requisite to employment.
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[/li][li]The rigorous iNARTE certification criteria prove to employers that certified individuals have the training, experience, discipline and the initiative to get the job done right.$ [- r1 V0 ^& t( g! _* G
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As an Employer, iNARTE certification offers you a benchmark of excellence. 9 p, w, {. b2 k
[li]Certification assures a measurable level of expertise and quality.2 U6 ~* Y/ ]1 E0 j
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[/li][li]Levels of iNARTE Certification, when used as a benchmark for advancement, serve as a barometer for assessing training requirements and personnel evaluation. k, z3 o. x! t) B. u
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[/li][li]iNARTE provides an independent, non-product-based certification standard./ A4 t2 C' v, [
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[/li][li]iNARTE certification provides a substantial sense of achievement and confidence among employees.5 K) F# b6 e/ n2 _( J3 @
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[/li][li]iNARTE Certification offers a reasonable assurance of character and is evidence of willingness to abide by iNARTE's honorable and ethical code of conduct.7 V4 k! H' A( {& Y
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[/li][li]Certification enhances the public image of the company and its technical personnel. [/li]
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"iNARTE Certification may not be a panacea, but is a giant leap in the right direction. If all other qualifications are equal on paper, I'll hire the certified individual every time."
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iNARTE shall provide an enviable and credible certification and recognition program for qualified engineers and technical professionals in telecommunications and related disciplines. Candidates will be fairly evaluated by verifiable measures including, as appropriate, examination, experiential and educational background, and reputation for unquestioned competency within their specified expertise.
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% m9 K' ~: ?# H2 g& [iNARTE will develop certification criteria, testing tools, and study material which accommodate the evolution of the telecommunications industry., s) s. L6 ]+ O
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iNARTE will seek collaborations with other industry entities where it can beneficially apply its resources and expertise without compromise to, and in advancement of, its vision.
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7 t) {5 M( d# _/ Y. YiNARTE will continually seek to maximize the benefit of its activities for its members and industry. It will undertake to communicate with and educate its members, the industry, and public to the importance and worth of its programs. iNARTE will be regularly accountable to its constituency for the effectiveness and appropriateness of its activities.) d+ a6 H7 ]3 x
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iNARTE will identify and make available to its members appropriate benefits for personal and professional development and convenience. $ ^% F1 h c1 H' U2 |
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iNARTE shall be recognized as the premier independent certification organization which provides standards of excellence attainable to technical professionals in telecommunications and related areas.
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"I am a firm believer in iNARTE and will continue to make it policy for government and contractor personnel who work for NAVAIR to be iNARTE Certified"
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A HISTORY of iNARTE
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1988 The certification program expands to include the discipline of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). The US Naval Air Command evaluated several organizations and selected NARTE to as the administrative agent for EMC certification.- g, B# P ^2 D" ~! a1 J9 {1 s8 O- V
* ]4 B* ^3 Z" X1993 iNARTE is designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a Commercial Operators License Examination Manager (COLE Manager), authorized to administer examinations for FCC commercial licensure.6 t/ g4 U; n" `2 l
& |9 A$ C" L, Y: S: `" g1994 iNARTE is selected by the Electrostatic Discharge Association to become the administrative agency responsible for implementing and maintaining a certification program for engineers and technicians in the field of Electrostatic Discharge Control.& ]+ O# d1 P$ Z/ p6 X
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1996 iNARTE provides expertise to support the Federal Government Telecommunication Access Advisory Committee. Initiated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, this effort seeks to develop guidelines and criteria for "readily achievable access" for disabled persons. iNARTE enables the establishment of the Association of Access Engineering Specialists as a sub-unit of the NARTE organization.& E6 t4 u% M* u/ x# s
/ I. i- ]: L) m$ ~% l7 d$ q% L: ^1997 Several foreign nations request NARTE assistance in the establishment of specific in-country certification programs comparable to and able to meet NARTE certification standards.' T3 |( I4 o/ O! }( M( o& [/ R
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2000 iNARTE establishes the Unlicensed Wireless Systems Installer certification to identify fully qualified design and installation personnel. This certification accredits professionals who design and install wireless systems which do not require a license from the FCC, including information systems, security systems and transportation systems.
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2003 iNARTE, in cooperation with e-Global Education Partnership develops competency certification for product safety engineers and technicians. Product safety engineers use hazard based analysis to identify and develop solutions to eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
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2007 iNARTE, International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics is born. |
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