Because the CESCP certification is designed to be obtained by people with varied job roles/functions, individual eligibility requirements will depend on several factors that may include your educational background and work experience. Different requirements are called out for electricians, electrical engineers, and other candidates.
All Candidates
Any candidate for the CESCP certification must have the following qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent AND
- Completed a minimum of 40 hours of electrical safety training within the last 3 years of submitting the application
Electrician Candidates
In addition to the requirements listed above for all candidates, electrician candidates must meet one of the following:
- Licensed electrician with 8,000 hours (4 years) of variable work experience with electrical power systems OR
- In lieu of licensure, must show proof of electrician job role and 8,000 hours (4 years) of verifiable work experience with electrical power systems
Electrical Engineer Candidates
In addition to the requirements listed above for all candidates, electrical engineer candidates must meet one of the following:
- Associate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university with 8,000 hrs (4 years) of verifiable field work experience with electrical power systems OR
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university with 4,000 hrs (2 years) of verifiable field work experience with electrical power systems OR
- Licensed Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
Non-Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Other) Candidates
In addition to the requirements listed above for all candidates, non-electrician/electrical engineer candidates must meet one of the following:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with 6,000 hrs (3 years) of verifiable work experience with electrical power systems OR
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, technology, or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university with 6,000 hrs (3 years) of verifiable work experience with electrical power systems OR
- Facilities/Plant/Factory safety professional with 20,000 hrs (10 years) of verifiable work experience with electrical power systems