Exam Requirements

Installer 2, Copper Exam-One must possess at least one (1) year of current and verifiable ITS industry installation experience

Installer 2, Optical Fiber Exam-one must possess at least two (2) years of current and verifiable ITS industry installation experience

Technician exam-one must possess at least three (3) years of current and verifiable ITS industry installation experience and hold the ITS Installer 2 (see note below) or both ITS Installer 2, Copper and ITS Installer 2, Optical Fiber Credentials.

An individual who meets all of the requirements for Technician but does not hold both Copper and Fiber Installer Credentials may apply for a one time waiver to take the Technician exam by submitting a completed exam application and a current resume listing the experience, education and other certifications, to the Credentialing Manager. If approved, and they do not pass the exam, they will be required to obtain both the Copper and Fiber credentials before they can retake the Technician exam.

Renewal Requirements

Length: All of the installation credentials are now valid for three years
CECs: 15 CECs in each three year renewal period for Installers, 18 CECs in each three year renewal period for Technicians
Renewal Free: The renewal fee is $50
OJT Booklet: Completion is required only during the first renewal period