NARTE

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NARTE

• The National Association of Radio and
  Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.

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About NARTE

• Established in 1982 as a Non-Profit Organization
• International Presence in 26 Countries
• Over 16,000 Engineers Technicians certified
  worldwide
• Offers Certification in Telecommunications
  Electromagnetic Compatibility
  Electrostatic Discharge Control
• F.C.C. Commercial License Examiner

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NARTES Vision
NARTE is recognized worldwide as a non-profit
certification organization which represents a
standard of excellence. NARTE will encourage and
promote the expansion of high school, university
and college curricula and support scholarship
programs which will enable future practitioners
to maintain the integrity of evolving
communications technology.
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What NARTE Does

• Certifies competent engineers and technicians
• Fosters the enhancement and expansion of
  educational courses in telecommunications
• Supports collegiate scholarships
• Recognizes individual achievement with awards
• Publishes the NARTE News a quarterly periodical
  which includes technical papers the status of
  and forecast for telecommunications legislation
  F.C.C. actions and trends events affecting the
  telecommunications field
• Administers FCC Commercial License Exams

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NARTE Certification
NARTE Certifies Individuals in these Areas of
Expertise

• Telecommunications
• Wireless Systems Installation
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• EMC Accredited Test Lab Personnel
• Electrostatic Discharge Control (ESD)

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Telecommunications
NARTE Certification

• Telecommunications certification is applicable to
  professionals practicing a wide range of
  telecommunications disciplines, to include RF,
  Non RF, wireless, photonic systems, PCS/PCN,
  cellular, satellite, LAN, WAN and many more.

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Wireless Installation
NARTE Certification

• Certified Wireless Systems Installers are
  professional engineers and technicians who design
  and install wireless systems which do not require
  a license from the FCC, such as Information
  Systems, Security Systems and Transportation
  Systems.

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EMC
NARTE Certification
Electromagnetic Compatibility

• EMC certification is applicable to professional
  engineers and technicians practicing in EMC
  fields including bonding, shielding, grounding,
  EMI prediction, EMI analysis, conducted and
  radiated interference, and lightning protection.

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EMC
NARTE Certification
Accredited Test Lab Personnel

• This endorsement distinguishes individuals with
  expertise and experience in Accredited EMC Test
  Labs and test governing directives, such as FCC
  CISPR, AS/NZS, MIL Std, VCCI and others.

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ESD
NARTE Certification
Electrostatic Discharge Control

• 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.

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All NARTE certification candidates must meet the
following requirements
Certification Process

• Education. Verified through college transcripts
  and certificates of training.
• Work Experience. Verified through work history
  and letters of reference.
• Personal References. References must attest to
  competency, work ethic and character.
• Examination. All candidates for NARTE
  certification must pass a written examination.

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Certifications Value
To the Certified Individual

• NARTE Certification represents career performance
  excellence.
• Provides credentials in specific areas of
  expertise based on recognized standards.
• NARTE Certification has been recognized as proof
  of professional competence in many US Courts.
• The US Government and more than 500 US companies,
  including telephone companies, public utilities,
  railroads and state municipalities value NARTE
  certification to the extent of reimbursing
  certification fees.

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Certifications Value
To the Employer

• NARTE Certification assures the employer a
  measurable level of expertise and quality of
  work.
• Certification levels provide incentive for
  achievement to employees.
• Provides a demonstrable benchmark to which
  organizations can train and evaluate their
  technical staff.
• Certification fosters industry growth by
  demanding standards of technical excellence.
• Organizations fostering NARTEs reputable
  certification enjoy an enhanced public image.

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Other NARTE Programs

• AAES
• The Association of Access Engineering Specialists
  was formed as a specialist group under NARTE and
  in partnership with RESNA in 1997.
• AAES seeks to enable and enhance the
  accessibility to and negotiation of the
  telecommunications arena for persons with
  disabilities.

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Other NARTE Programs

• FCC Testing
• NARTE is authorized by the Federal Communications
  Commission to administer FCC Commercial License
  Examinations.
• These examinations are offered through NARTEs
  authorized Testing Centers at over 170 locations
  nationwide and at military education offices
  (DANTES) worldwide.

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Why NARTE Certifies

• In carrying out our responsibilities as
  professionals, we all should exercise sensitive
  professional moral judgements in all of our
  activities.
• By subscribing to the NARTE Code of Ethics,
  members instill confidence in the public by
  performing in a professional and ethical manner.
  
• Through the collective efforts of all NARTE
  members, the traditions of our profession are not
  only maintained, but greatly enhanced.

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The National Association of Radio and
Telecommunications Engineers
NARTE

• SERVING THE MEMBER
• SERVING THE INDUSTRY
• SERVING EDUCATION
• SERVING THE PUBLIC

For More Information...
The National Association of Radio
Telecommunications Engineers PO Box 678, Medway,
MA 02503 PH [phone] 1-800-89-NARTE
www.narte.org