ANSI ETT-2015 STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS.pdf

1、ANSI/NETA ETT-2015S T AND ARD FO RCERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL TESTINGT ECHNICIA N SANSI/NETA ETT-2015 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS Secretariat InterNational Electrical Testing Association Approved by American National Standards Institute Thi

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9、rwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Notice This standard is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies exercising legal jurisdiction over electrical installations and facilities; it may be used by insurance inspectors and others to codify the e

10、xpertise of electrical testing personnel. NETA Standards Review Council ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 These specifications were submitted for public comment and reviewed by the NETA Standards Review Council. Timothy J. Cotter Lorne Gara Roderic L. Hageman David Huffman Ralph Patterson Alan D. Peterson Jayne Ta

11、nz Ron Widup Ballot Pool Members Of ANSI/NETA Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians, 2015 edition Ken Bassett Scott Blizard Brian Borst Michael Bowers John Cadick Don Cook Don Craig Jim Dollard Paul Gill Kaveh Haghkerdar John Hauck Stuart Jackson Mary Jordan Mark Lautenschlage

12、r Kris Nanan Gerald Raino Mose Ramieh Eric Shaw Jeremy Smith Wally Vahlstrom James R. White John White Jean-Pierre Wolff ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 FOREWORD (This Foreword is not part of American National Standard ANSI/NETA ETT-

13、2015) The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) was established in 1972 to establish uniform testing procedures for electrical equipment and apparatus. NETA developed specifications for the acceptance of new electrical apparatus prior to energization, the ANSI/NETA Standard for Accepta

14、nce Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, and for the maintenance of existing apparatus to determine its suitability to remain in service, the ANSI/NETA Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems. In 1987, NETA

15、 recognized the need to establish a standard for technicians who perform electrical testing services. The Preface of Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians succinctly states the necessity of this document. This standard was created to codify the experience, education, and train

16、ing requirements necessary for an individual to obtain a level of competency as an electrical test technician. NETA carefully examines the qualifications of each NETA Accredited Company (NAC) in addition to certifying the individual technician employed by that NAC. Because of this requirement, anoth

17、er directive of this task group was to assure that the NETA requirements for certification were aligned with an alternate certification path for qualified individuals. The participation of a wide variety of stakeholders during the review process contributed to the creation and acceptance of this doc

18、ument as an American National Standard. ANSI/NETA Standard for the Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians was approved as an American National Standard by ANSI on March 15, 2000. On January 8, 2010, ANSI/NETA ETT was approved as a revised American National Standard, and the most current edi

19、tion of the document, the ANSI/NETA ETT-2015, was approved as a revised American National Standard on December 3, 2014. ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 PREFACE Specifying requisite levels of training, experience, and education for th

20、e evaluator of electrical power equipment is as important as the test procedure itself. The requirements herein parallel those of the National Skill Standards Board in Washington, DC, which promulgates skill levels for various occupations. An Electrical Testing Technician (ETT) performs tests and in

21、spections and evaluates the suitability of electrical power equipment and systems for the intended use. Inherent in the determination of the serviceability of electrical equipment is the prerequisite that individuals performing these tests be capable of conducting the tests in a safe manner and with

22、 complete knowledge of the hazards involved. They must also evaluate the test data and make an assessment on the continued serviceability or nonserviceability of the specific equipment. The evaluation of service-aged equipment requires subjective assessment by the ETT. Certification is a means for i

23、ndividuals to indicate to employers, co-workers, the general public, and others that they have met the standards of an impartial, nationally-recognized organization for the performance of specific technical tasks by virtue of their technical knowledge and experience. ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 CONTENTS Page

24、 Scope 1 Definitions1 Levels of Classification3 Training Requirements.5 Experience Requirements 6 Examination Requirements 7 Certifying Body .7 ANNEXES AND APPENDICES Annexes (Supplementary information which is mandatory to the standard) Annex A .16 Profile of Electrical Testing Technicians Annex B

25、.17 ETT Certification Elements, Category and Level Annex C .20 ETT Certification Elements Level I Descriptors .20 Level II Descriptors 21 Level III Descriptors 24 Level IV Descriptors 29 Appendices (Supplementary information which is not mandatory to the standard) Appendix A 32 Experience and Traini

26、ng Verification by Employer Appendix B 35 Records of the Certifying Body Appendix C 36 References This Page Intentionally Left Blank ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians 1 ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 NETA STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS

27、1. SCOPE 1. This standard establishes minimum requirements for qualification and certification of the electrical testing technician (ETT). 2. This standard details the minimum training and experience requirements for electrical testing technicians and provides criteria for documenting qualifications

28、 and certification. 3. This standard details the minimum qualifications for an independent and impartial certifying body to certify electrical testing technicians. 2. DEFINITIONS The definitions in this standard are intended to clarify the meaning of terms used in this standard, as they apply to thi

29、s standard, and only to this standard. No broader application of these definitions is implied. Annex Supplementary information which is mandatory to this standard. Appeal Request by applicant, candidate, or certified person for reconsideration of any adverse decision made by the certification body r

30、elated to his/her desired certification status. Appendix Supplementary information which is informational but not mandatory to this standard. Candidate Individual who does not hold a current and valid certificate but may be involved in a certification system as an applicant or examinee. Certificant

31、Individual who holds a current and valid electrical testing technician (ETT) certificate. Certification Body (Certifying Body) Organization that meets the criteria as outlined in this standard for offering an electrical testing technician (ETT) certification program. Certification System System that

32、 has its own rules of procedure and management for carrying out certification. Certification Element An area of job performance on which a candidate for certification will be tested by written examination. ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians 2 ANSI/NETA ET

33、T-2015 Certification Process The process by which a third party provides written assurance that a persons competence conforms to specified requirements. Certify To confirm formally that a candidate has met the criteria and passed a comprehensive written examination that indicates competence in elect

34、rical testing. Closed-Book Examination An examination administered without access to reference material except that supplied with or in the examination. Documented The condition of being in written form. Education An institutionalized program, prescribed by appropriate authorities, that is offered b

35、y schools, institutes, organizations, colleges, or universities established for the sole purpose of providing instruction in an orderly, planned, and systematic fashion. Electrical Testing Technician (ETT) An individual who performs tests and inspections and evaluates the suitability of electrical p

36、ower equipment and systems for the intended use. Employer The corporate, private, or public entity that employs personnel for wages or salary. Evaluation Process that assesses a persons fulfillment of the system, leading to a decision on certification. Examination Mechanism that is part of the evalu

37、ation, which measures a candidates competence with regard to the procedures, codes, standards, specifications, technical knowledge, and equipment or instrumentation for electrical testing. Competence may be measured by one or more means such as computer-based, written, oral, practical, and observati

38、onal methods. Experience Actual performance or observation conducted during work time resulting in the acquisition of skill and knowledge. Completion of two or more years of technical education in an electrical field shall be equivalent to a maximum of one year of experience. Method A systematic and

39、 regular means of accomplishing a given task. Procedure A detailed, written instruction for conducting an electrical test or for certifying technicians. Proctor Person who administers the written examination component of a certification system. ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electr

40、ical Testing Technicians 3 ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Psychometrics Science and technology of mental measurement. Qualification The education, skills, training, knowledge, and experience required for an individual to perform at a specified ETT level. Quality Control Operational techniques and activities tha

41、t are used to fulfill requirements of quality. Stakeholder Party with a direct interest in the use of a certification system, including candidates, certificants, employers, authorities, and specifying entities. Testing A procedure for critical evaluation. Third Party Person or organization that is r

42、ecognized as being independent of the parties involved, as concerns the issue in question. Training An organized and documented program of activities designed to impart the knowledge and skills required by this standard. On-the-job experience does not qualify as training. 3. LEVELS OF CLASSIFICATION

43、 Four levels of classification are defined in terms of the skills and knowledge required in a given method or methods to perform specified electrical testing and maintenance activities. To proceed to a higher level, an individual shall meet the qualifications set forth and pass the examination for a

44、ll previous levels. 1. ETT Trainee Level I The ETT Trainee Level I classification offers an entry-level gateway into the electrical testing industry. Typical duties include providing assistance to higher level technicians, pre- and post-test sequence assembly and disassembly, and performing simple m

45、easurements and/or tests under direct supervision 1. The candidate has a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED). 2. There are no requirements for related work experience in the electrical testing industry. 3. Annexes A, B, and C contain specific requirements. 2. ETT Assistant Level II The

46、ETT Assistant Level II performs limited testing and service work while generally ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians 4 ANSI/NETA ETT-2015 requiring direct supervision. The individual has sufficient knowledge and experience to be qualified for assuring the

47、safety of him/herself. Safety knowledge includes an understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and requirements, arc-flash and shock hazard analyses, and other facets of hazardous electrical energy control procedures. 1. The candidate shall have two years of related experience in the electrical test

48、ing industry. This experience shall be verified by the employer using a form similar to the one in Appendix A. 2. The candidate shall have a minimum of 40 hours training in safety. This training shall be verified by the employer using a form similar to the one in Appendix A. 3. The candidate shall h

49、ave a minimum of 160 hours of training related to the certification element categories. This training shall be verified by the employer using a form similar to the one in Appendix A. 4. The candidate shall pass an Electrical Testing Level II examination administered by a certifying body as defined in this standard. 5. Annexes A, B, and C contain specific requirements. 3. ETT Certified Level III The ETT Certified Level III is capable of supervising ETT Trainee Level I and ETT Assistant Level II. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, performance and management of routi