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How to become certified

	Steps to Get Certified Wondering how to get CWEA certification? Interested in the different CWEA certifications you can earn? Start here
	Program Policies Check the policies for information about rescheduling or canceling tests, test site restrictions, renewal information, and other important policies
	Code of Ethics A signed certification Code of Ethics is required to become certified. Those renewing January and July 2006 do not need to sign the Code to renew.
	Plant Maintenance Grade IV Split into Electrical/Instrumentation Grade IV and Mechanical Technologist Grade IV Beginning January 2007 the single management level Plant Maintenance Grade IV will be replaced by two separate specialty certifications: Mechanical Technologist Grade IV and Electrical/Instrumentation Grade IV.
	Handbooks Candidate Handbooks summarize qualifying criteria, test content areas, study references, and much more. All certificate applicants should be familiar with the candidate handbook for their vocation.
	Applying for Certification Tests are administered within quarterly windows throughout the year. The deadline to apply is one month before each testing window.  Test Window Application Deadlines Test Dates Winter February 28 April 1 - June 30 Spring May 31 July 1- September 30 Summer August 31 October 1- December 31 Fall November 30 January 1- March 31
	Preparing for the Test CWEA offers a number of opportunities for you to prepare for your certification test including in-person study sessions, study guides, specialty conferences, and free Candidate Handbooks. Find out more about preparing for your test.
	Test Sites There are a number of test sites throughout California, Hawaii, Michigan and Missouri.. View list of testing sites.