Certification Name : Specialist in Precision Optics
Certification ID & Type: 7628 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
Precision Optics Technicians produce, test, and handle optical (infrared, visible, and ultraviolet) components that are used in lasers and sophisticated electro‐optical systems for defense, homeland security, aerospace, biomedical equipment, digital displays, renewable energy production, and nanotechnology. POTs also integrate precision optical components into these electro‐optical systems and maintain them, including handling, storage and transport. POTs will also have experience in shaping, polishing, and coating precision optics; using optical instruments; understanding procedures and guidelines for verifying optical component dimensions and tolerances. These technicians have a greater range of hands-on competencies and experience with fabrication and test of a wider range of types of optics and optical coatings.
Certifying Organization
ETA International(ETA)(0111)
5 Depot Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact information : 800-288-3824 Or 765-653-8262 Fax : 765-653-4287 Email : eta@eta-i.org
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Certification Details
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every Year
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Precision optics, Specialist