About AT Boiler Safety & Maintenance CertificationTM

The AT Boiler Safety & Maintenance CertificationTM designation sets the standard for our mission of Creating a Better, Safer, and more Efficient Maintenance Workforce! Obtaining certification from the nation’s leader in maintenance training will provide you with the documentation you need to positively demonstrate your knowledge about boiler maintenance and safety practices.

The exam is a timed test, taken under the live supervision of a proctor, which ensures the validity and consistency of the testing process and gives credibility to the final score.

The exam is made up of 50 multiple choice questions taken from a larger bank of questions, and the order of questioning may vary from test to test to ensure validity. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam and receive AT certification. Most people who study and have received prior training will score in the 70% to 85% range, which is considered “good” for this test. There will be a number of people who fail however, giving the exam even more credibility for those who pass it.

This certification may be used by the employer as part of an overall worker safety and maintenance program, for assessing the needs of workers, and can be used by the individual to demonstrate his knowledge to an employer and give him an edge over other workers.

Agenda

This is a timed exam that will start at 9:00am sharp whether students are prepared and in their seats or not. Individuals arriving late will not be allowed to take the exam. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before testing starts!

Prerequisites

Students must know boiler safety and maintenance prior to taking the exam. This is not a training course.

Individuals must have a good understanding of the material in their study guide prior to coming in to take the test and should not expect to pass it without having first completed an American Trainco Boiler training program or other formal training program. Some experienced individuals may be able to pass the exam without prior training; however, it is not uncommon for “experienced” individuals to fail.

Those seeking certification should come prepared and ready to take the exam! Refunds are not allowed for people who start the test but then discover they aren’t ready.

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Who should seek this certification?

This certification is important for anyone who works on or around boilers. AT Boiler Safety & Maintenance CertificationTM proves that the individual has passed a test proctored by a live person in the classroom, who is a member of the world’s leading maintenance training company. Through this certification individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge on the subject to employers. People seeking this certification include:

All maintenance personnel in:

• Manufacturing Plants
• Commercial Buildings
• Hospitals
• Waste Water Facilities
• Schools
• Government Buildings
• Research Facilities
• Shopping Centers
• Apartment Buildings

Including:

• All Building Maintenance Personnel
• All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
• Building Engineers
• Building Managers & Superintendents
• Plant & Facility Managers
• Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
• Apprentice and Experienced Boiler Technicians
• Stationary Engineers
• Energy Management Personnel
• Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
• Mechanical Engineers
• Any person working on our around boiler systems!

More About the Exam

Students will be mailed a study guide prior to the exam date, so register early to make sure you have time to study!

Some of the areas of questioning include:

• Preventive maintenance practices
• Differences between boiler types
• Primary boiler components
• Operating pressures and temperatures
• Hazards associated with boilers
• Common causes of boiler accidents and explosions
• Dangers and damage caused by improper water conditions
• Boiler inspection
• Efficiency testing
• Maintenance troubleshooting
• Waterside and Fireside maintenance
• Boiler codes and standards
• Boiler operation
• Burner operations and combustion control systems

Is certification in boiler safety & maintenance required?

No. Certification in boiler safety & maintenance is not a legal requirement. Like “CEU’s” (Continuing Education Credits), certification in this area can mean different things to different people, businesses or other entities. Since there is no legal requirement for this certification it is up to the employer to determine its value for their workplace and employees, and may be adopted by the employer as part of a an overall safety or maintenance program.

This certification is not a replacement or substitute for boiler licensing that may be required in some states or other governing jurisdictions. It is intended only as a way for individuals to demonstrate their boiler safety and maintenance knowledge to their employer and does not guarantee that a person passing the exam or receiving the AT Boiler Safety & Maintenance CertificationTM designation is qualified for the work they are doing. That responsibility and determination belongs to the employer or governing state or jurisdiction. The AT Boiler Safety & Maintenance CertificationTM is designed to assist an employer in making that determination.

What You Will Take Home

Individuals successfully passing the certification exam will receive an 8-1/2 x 11 certificate suitable for framing along with a laminated certification card you can carry with you.

All student scores are permanently stored in accordance with ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines. Transcripts and replacement cards & certificates may be obtained by calling American Trainco customer service.

In House Certification and Testing

Certification testing can be done directly at your facility for larger groups of employees at discounted rates. Contact Us at 1-877-978-7246 for more information or Request a Quote now.

No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a testing session, you can still make a reservation to hold your space. While payment is due prior to the test, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds will not be issued for individuals who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation, nor will refunds be issued for people who start the test but then stop after discovering they are unprepared. In the event of failing the test, one free re-take will be allowed at a future date. All other re-takes after that point will be charged the normal fee.