The SMRP Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) is seeking qualified individuals to participate in a two-day item writing workshop for the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) Exam.
Background
Item writing is a critical step in SMRPCO’s exam development process. To ensure the CMRT exam continues to be a rigorous, experience-based exam, SMRPCO enlists the help of qualified volunteers to write and edit questions for inclusion on future CMRT exams.
Item Writing Workshop
Pearson VUE’s content development team will facilitate a virtual item writing workshop for 12-15 subject matter experts (SMEs) online on December 2-3, 2020.
During the two-day workshop, Pearson VUE will train participants on:
- Item content guidelines
- Item terminology and writing guidelines
- Metadata
- Item writing tasks, goals and processes
After training takes place, participants will spend time individually and as a group writing and reviewing questions.
Requirements for participation
- Must hold an active CMRT credential
- Must be able to fully participate in both days of the workshop (9:00 AM Eastern to 5:00 PM Eastern)
- Cannot be on the SMRP Board of Directors or SMRP Certifying Organization Commission
- Cannot participate on any SMRP training programs.
- Cannot provide CMRT preparatory training, or training that may be perceived as preparatory training.
Benefits of Participating
- Share your knowledge and expertise with peers
- Contribute to a leading exam for maintenance and reliability technicians
- Earn 16 recertification hours
- Learn about the exam development process from Pearson VUE – the global leader in computer-based testing
Diversity & Application Selection
Having diverse participation at the item writing workshop is key. Applications will be reviewed by SMRPCO staff to ensure variety in experience, industry, role, etc. Applicants who are chosen to participate will be contact by SMRPCO staff. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
Practitioners preferred