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AI - Accredited Instructor - When: December 11, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Location: IFPS Headquarters, Cherry Hill, NJ (20 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport)

AJPPCC - Authorized C&C Job Performance Proctor - CC Job Performance Proctor Workshop

AJPP - Authorized Job Performance Proctor - Contact dpollander@ifps.org for information on upcoming workshops

CC - Connector & Conductor - For those that fabricate, assemble, and test hose and assemblies. The Connector & Conductor certification requires a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

ECS - Electronic Controls Specialist - Analyzes and designs systems, selects components, and instructs others in operations and maintenance.

E - Engineer - Certified Professional Engineers or degree equivalent (BS from ABET recognized university) may apply for this certification. Additional requirements must be met.

HS - Hydraulic Specialist - Designs, writes specifications, sizes and selects components for hydraulic systems .

IHM - Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic - For those who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repairs systems and components. All Mechanic certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

IHT - Industrial Hydraulic Technician - The IHT prepares and revises industrial hydraulic schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops, and documents test procedures and can supervise system installations and commissioning. All Technician certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

MM - Master Mechanic - Fabricates, assembles, tests, maintains, and repairs systems and components. All Mechanic certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

MIH - Master of Industrial Hydraulics -

MIP - Master of Industrial Pneumatics -

MMH - Master of Mobile Hydraulics -

MT - Master Technician - Troubleshoots, tests, and modifies systems; and prepares reports. All Technician certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

MHM - Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic - For those who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. All Mechanic certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

MHT - Mobile Hydraulic Technician - A MHT prepares and revises mobile schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops, and documents test procedures and can supervise system installations and commissioning. All Technician certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

PM - Pneumatic Mechanic - For those that fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. All Mechanic certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

PS - Pneumatic Specialist - Analyzes and designs systems, selects components, and instructs others in operations and maintenance.

PT - Pneumatic Technician - The PT prepares and revises pneumatic and vacuum system schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops and documents test procedures and can supervise system installations and commissioning. All Technician certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.

S - Specialist -

SA - Support Associate - Fluid Power Support Associate: Proficient in industry terminology, supply chain operations, basic fluid power principles and component functions, fluid properties, seal usage, and safety principles within the fluid power industry.

SD - System Designer - Is an expanded credential focusing on advanced, system level hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic controls expertise along with verifiable industry experience and is open to all qualifying individuals.