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Certification
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Our certifications are recognized industry-wide are independent,
“vendor neutral”, portable, and are re-accredited every 5 years.
Individuals who master an IFPS certification are issued a credential
that recognizes their accomplishment.
The
program consist of optional review sessions, followed by a three-hour
written test. For Mechanic and Technician Certification, an additional
three-hour job performance test is also required. Certifications
are available at various skill levels including mechanic, technician,
and specialist.
All certifications are valid for
five years, at which time recertification will be required. The Fluid
Power Certification Board currently offers the following Certification
Tests:
Register to
take a Certification Test.
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MM - Master Mechanic (CFPMM)
{Requires IHM, MHM and PM Certifications}
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IHM - Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (CFPIHM)
{Requires 3-hour written and 3-hour job performance test}
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MHM - Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (CFPMHM)
{Requires 3-hour written and 3-hour job performance test}
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PM - Pneumatic Mechanic (CFPPM)
{Requires 3-hour written
and 3-hour job performance test}
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MT - Master Technician (CFPMT)
{Requires IHT, MHT and PT Certifications}
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HT - Industrial Hydraulic Technician (CFPIHT)
{Requires 3-hour written and 3-hour job performance test}
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MHT - Mobile Hydraulic Technician (CFPMHT)
{Requires 3-hour written and 3-hour job performance test}
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PT - Pneumatic Technician (CFPPT)
{Requires 3-hour written and 3-hour job performance test}
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S - Specialist (CFPS)
{Requires HS and PS Certifications}
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HS - Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS)
{Requires 3-hour written exam}
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PS - Pneumatic Specialist (CFPPS)
{Requires 3-hour written
exam}
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E - Engineer (CFPE) -- No Exam via Application Only
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CC -
Connector and Conductor (CFPC&C)
The
test is now available and testing has begun
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Obtain the Revised Study Guide Manuals
The Certification Tests and all IFPS Study materials
are copyrighted© by The Fluid Power Society. The Study Manuals are
intended to prepare candidates for the Certification Tests. Any other use of
the Manual is forbidden.
We have changed the procedure for
obtaining these IFPS Study Guides for the Certification Tests.
Manuals are available in the
following ways:
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Register to
take a Certification Test.
You will be sent the appropriate manual as part of the Registration
Procedure.
or
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Use our revised secure order form
to order the Manuals on CD or in paper format.
If your Internet Service provider allows large e-mail attachments, we will
offer an option for e-mail delivery.
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Members
of the Society will still be able to download the Manuals from
'Members Only'
(click
here) section of this WEB site at no charge.
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Members and non-members
may order a CD or paper copy using our secure ordering page at the
prices specified. They will be mailed upon receipt of the
secure order form
(click here).
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If your Internet Service provider
allows large e-mail attachments,
we will offer an option for e-mail delivery of individual Manuals.
These recently revised documents are
available as free downloads in Adobe pdf® format.
These Other related
materials may also be of interest.
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