The SMRP Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) is seeking qualified individuals to participate on an advisory council for the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) exam from June 2020 to August 2020. This is a virtual volunteer opportunity.
CMRT Advisory Council Background
SMRPCO is conducting a practice analysis and validation study for the CMRT exam. SMRPCO is seeking eight (8) individuals that represent stakeholders for the exam (e.g. CMRTs, hiring managers of CMRTs, technical college representatives, etc.). The primary responsibility of volunteers will be to review and refine, if needed, the existing CMRT domains and task statements and discuss the rationales for other existing scheme elements.
Meetings & Activities
The CMRT Advisory Council will meet and advise on the certification program from June 2020 to August 2020, with the majority of the work happening in June. Meetings will take place via teleconference. Participating volunteers will be responsible for preparing for and attending meetings, as well as completing assignments outside of calls.
Considerations for participation
- Must be able to actively participate on up to five teleconferences from August 2020 to June 2020 and complete all independent review work
- Cannot be on the SMRP Board of Directors or SMRP Certifying Organization Commission
Benefits of Participating
- Share your knowledge and expertise with peers
- Contribute to the continued development of the CMRT exam
- Earn up to 12 recertification hours (actual amount of time spent on Advisory Council activities)
- Learn about the exam validation process from experts
Diversity & Application Selection
Having diverse participation from key stakeholders is key. Applications will be reviewed by the SMRPCO Executive Director to ensure variety in experience, industry, role, etc. Applicants who are chosen to participate will be contacted by SMRPCO staff. Though SMRPCO encourages international certificants to participate, please be aware that you must be available for calls between 9:00 AM Eastern and 5:00 PM Eastern. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee participation.