preparing for success: tools to help you achieve ifps
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Donna Pollander, ACAExecutive DirectorCertification Empowers Opportunity
Preparing for Success: Tools to help you achieve
IFPS Certification
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Fluid Power Specialist• Hydraulic• Pneumatic• Electronic Controls
Engineer & Systems Designer
Accredited Instructor Authorized Job Performance Proctor
Certifications
Offered….
Mechanic and Technician• Mobile Hydraulic• Industrial Hydraulic• Pneumatic
Requires 2 separate testsWritten and Hands on
Connector & ConductorRequires Written Test
Requires prerequisites and approval of committee
Requires prerequisites, workshop attendance and committee approval
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• The first IFPS Certification was issued in 1980. • IFPS has approximately 10,000 active
certifications. • Has issued over 23,000 Certifications since
1980.• Over 1,100 IFPS Tests have been taken in
outside the US!
CertificationFacts….
• The average pass/fail ratio is 70/30 • Our certifications are portable and
internationally recognized. • All IFPS Certifications tests are
psychometrically evaluated and meet defensible standards.• Written tests can be done online almost
anywhere in the world!
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Advanced….
When it comes time to recertify, only the advanced
designations need to be renewed. All certifications
that fall under the Master/Specialist designation will automatically be renewed.
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Info to know…
• Once registered you have 3 years to take the test.
• Review training is optional.• All Exams are three-hours.• All written exams are multiple choice.• All certifications are valid for five years, at which
time recertification is required.• It is less expensive to certify as a member• Membership recommended but not required.
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What’s the investment?
Example...
Mech/Tech/C&CMembership $75/year Written Test Fee: $199.00Job Performance Test Fee: $160.00 Total: $434 (non-member $554) You save $120!
Specialist:Membership $75/year Written Test Fee: $299.00 Total: $374 (non-member $475) You save You save over $100!
That’s only about $6.oo per month!
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Commitment Packages...
Big Savings!
Bronze Silver Gold
10-25 26-39 40 or more
Mechanic/ Technician/C & C (includes membership and both required tests)
$386. $368. $350.
Specialist (includes membership and written test)
$332. $317. $302.
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Critical for
Success….
DO NOT set yourself or your
employees up for failure!
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• Requires Written test only (online or pen and paper)• 50 questions• Can bring copywritten bound materials into the test• 70% to pass (answer 35 questions correctly to pass) • Offer free electronic copy of Study Manual• Print Manual for purchase
Certification Focus Specialist…. Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electronic Controls
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Certification Focus Specialist….
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars• Core competency reports
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars• Core competency reports
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HS and PS Interactive Study Manual….• At your own pace• Schematics are color coded and animated• Full color graphics• Chapter review questions - interactive (you’ll
know immediately if you’ve grasped the chapter information)
• Voice-over text for auditory learners• Three additional online pre-tests• Contains additional explanations not
covered in the printed manual
Tools for success…
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HS and PS Interactive Study Manual….
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HS and PS Interactive Study Manual….
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HS and PS Interactive Study Manual….
• Once purchased is available for 1 year• Cost: $349• Bulk discounts are available.
Tools for success…
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars• Core competency reports
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HS and PS Animated Circuits….
Tools for success…
• 30 Hydraulic Circuits
• 14 Pneumatic Circuits
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Tools for success…
HS and PS Animated
Circuits….
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Animated Circuits:• Flash Drive includes:• ANIMATIONS• VOICE OVER ANIMATIONS• DETAILED CIRCUIT OPERATION INFORMATION
$99 each
Tools for success…
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars• Core competency reports
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Onsite or OnlineCertification Review….
• Will send an IFPS Accredited Instructor to your location
• Customized length time for the review• Typically 4 ½ days• Can conduct customizable Online Review
sessions
Tools for success…
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Core competency reports• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars
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Pretests….
Tools for success…
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Core competency reports• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars
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Core Competency Report
Tools for success…Test Date: 5/17/2019
Location: Eaton
Jane Doe
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Tools for success…IFPS Offers:• Self Study – Study manuals• Interactive/Online Study Manuals (HS/PS)• Animated Circuits • Onsite or Online Certification Review Training• Pretests – use as a measure• Core competency reports• Books and Publications• Technical Training• Technical Workshops• Online Training• Webseminars
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Other Organizations that offer Certification/Training Opportunities:
Tools for success…
Advanced Hydraulic Solutions, Inc.
Applied Motion Technologies, Inc.
Bosch Rexroth - U.S.
CFC Industrial Training -offers a discount to IFPS Members.
Eaton Corporation
Hennepin Technical College
Lunchbox Sessions - online bite-size industrial training.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Parker Hannifin Corporation
SMC Corporation of America FREE- to IFPS Members
Womack Machine Supply Company
