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    Standards Certication Education & Training

    ISAs Certied Automation Professional (CAP) Program Makes a Difference


    Greg Lehmann, CAP, is a Controls Systems Specialist at Washington Division of URS Corporation. Lehmann states The CAP program benets the professional, their employer, and the end-user. The benets to the professional may be a promotion, a raise, job portability, and an increased feeling of self-worth. The company benets from the CAP program by being provided a platform by which they are able to validate an employees qualications. Hiring companies with CAP-certied employees benets end-users by improving the quality of service that they are contracting.

    Publishing Conferences & Exhibits

    International Society of Automation 67 Alexander Drive P.O. Box 12277 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

    It [CAP] gives you an edge. You know that you are among the best engineers in the world.
    Hamad Balhareth, CAP, Engineer III, Saudi Aramco The changing landscape in American corporations and so much work shifting offshore creates a very competitive environment, states Andy Mobley, CAP, a Systems Safety Engineer with 3M (Retired) with over thirty years in instrumentation, controls, and automation. Mr. Mobley recommends the CAP as a means for automation professionals to distinguish themselves in the industry.

    Certication recognizes the knowledge, experience, and education you possess.


    This is an elite group that truly gets the full picture. And thats really what CAP is all about.
    Dean Ford, CAP, Director of Enterprise Application Integration, Maverick Technologies

    Nicholas Sands, CAP, Process Control Technology Manager, DuPont I think certications in technical areas are one of the ways that I can keep up with developments in my eld, said Judith Lesslie, CAP, ISA84 SFS, CFSE, a Process Safety Engineer at BP. I absolutely recommend that anyone working in a full time role in the automation eld should consider this certication [CAP] to gain a competitive edge and to make sure they are current in the eld.

    Get started on YOUR path Today!

    Sets the standard for the automation professional Promotes safety and improves productivity Establishes your professional credentials Prepares you for additional job responsibilities Improves ROI by impacting mission critical decisions Proves that youre an automation leader

    If I see a CAP certication on a rsum, that to me is the indication that person is interested in developing themselves and reaching their potential. Thats one of the key characteristics I look for when making a hiring decision.

    92-3198-089

    Join this group of industry leaders get certied today!

    Start down the path to recognition

    Benets of the ISA Certied Automation Professional (CAP) Program


    Since its beginning, ISAs Certied Automation Professional (CAP) program has been identied as a way to enhance credibility and self-image and to encourage life-long learning and professional development. ISAs CAP program benets employers and automation professionals by promoting career development and recognition for individuals, and by providing measurable hiring qualications for managers. The CAP program recognizes and documents an individuals experience, knowledge, and educationand provides an objective, third-party assessment of his or her skills. Employers value the Certied Automation Professional (CAP) program for its development of a better trained workforce, promotion of safe work practices, use as a qualication tool for hiring and advancement decisions, and enhancement of their company image with internal and external customers. Industry managers and leaders in the eld recognize that employing CAPs demonstrates a commitment to a safer and more productive workplace.

    ISA Certied Automation Professional (CAP)


    CAPs are responsible for the direction, denition, design, development/ application, deployment, documentation, and support of systems, software, and equipment used in control systems, manufacturing information systems, systems integration, and operational consulting. CAPs work in process automation and manufacturing automation industries around the globe.

    CAP Eligibility Requirements


    To become an ISA CAP you must meet minimum requirements for work experience and education and pass a multiple choice exam. The following are acceptable work experience and education requirements:

    If you hold a four-year technical degree:


    Four-year academic degree from an accredited educational institution in a technical or technology eld including engineering, chemistry, physics, math, etc.

    This is an individual who can talk to a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineersometimes a chemical engineer and a software engineer, and bring all of these things together.
    Jacob Jackson, CAP, Control Systems Engineer, Waveguide Consulting

    Related work experience, meaning a minimum of ve (5) years of work in the automation eld. One (1) year of work experience means 1,500 hours of active employment. A cumulative total of 7,500 hours of documented work experience is required during the ve-year period prior to your application date. Passing the CAP Associate Recognition Program (www.isa.org/CAP/Associate) exam counts as one (1) year of work experience.

    Technical Topic Categories


    Basic Continuous Control Process Instrumentation Analytical Instrumentation Continuous Control Control Valves Analog Communications Control System Documentation Control Equipment Basic Discrete, Sequencing, and Manufacturing Control Discrete Input & Output Devices and General Manufacturing Measurements Discrete and Sequencing Control Motor and Drive Control Motion Control Advanced Control Topics Process Modeling Advanced Process Control Control of Batch Processes Environmental Environmental Monitoring Building Automation Reliability, Safety, and Electrical Alarm Management Reliability Process Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems Electrical Installations Safe Use and Application of Electrical Apparatus Integration and Software Digital Communications Industrial Networks Manufacturing Execution Systems and Business Integration System and Network Security Operator Interface Data Management Software Custom Software Deployment and Maintenance Operator Training Checkout, System Testing, and Startup Troubleshooting Maintenance Long-Term Support and System Management Work Structure Automation Benets and Project Justications Project Management and Execution Interpersonal Skills

    If you hold a two-year degree or do not have a degree:


    Related work experience, meaning a minimum of ten (10) years of work in the automation eld. One (1) year of work experience means 1,500 hours of active employment. A cumulative total of 15,000 hours of documented work experience is required during the ten-year period prior to your application date. An Associates Degree in automation, or a related technology, from an accredited educational institution will count as two (2) years of work experience. Evidence of responsible charge position from two (2) work-related references. These should be submitted to demonstrate that the applicant has had at least two (2) years experience in automation in a position of responsible charge. Each reference should be completed and signed by a former supervisor or someone who is in a position to attest to the applicants responsibilities. At least one of the references must be signed by a current or former supervisor.

    For individuals, CAP:


    Enhances professional credibility Serves as portable proof of ability Enriches self-image Improves career opportunitiespromotion, pay increases, job portability Encourages life-long learning and professional development

    For employers, CAP:


    Develops a better trained workforce and promotes safe practices Provides documented evidence that employees are qualied to do their jobs Encourages employees to remain current Serves as a qualication tool for hiring and advancement decision making Enhances company image with internal and external customers

    Note:

    Work experience and educational periods may not overlap when compiling the total number of years required for this certication.

    If you pass the CAP exam, you have a good, broad background in the automation industry.
    Paul Galeski, CAP, President, Maverick Technologies

    How to Apply
    1. Visit the CAP website at www.ISA.org/CAP to apply online or download a copy of the CAP application. 2. Review the CAP Handbook and list of available study resourcesincluding the CAP study guide, CAP review course, and CAP Learning Systemto prepare for the exam. 3. Submit your completed application to ISA by the next testing window application deadline. For details on testing windows, visit www.isa.org/examschedule.

    Certication
    ISA certication provides an objective, third-party assessment and conrmation of a persons skills, and gives them the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be recognized. ISA currently offers two certication programs: Certied Automation Professional (CAP) and Certied Control Systems Technician (CCST).

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