2007 CIPE
Exam News
The
Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) program is an
international certification program for engineers
and designers of plumbing
systems. Successful completion
of the CPD examination confers
upon the candidate the
designation “Certified in Plumbing Design” or CPD.
The
certification program provides the profession, the
plumbing industry, and the general public with a
single, comprehensive
qualification of professional competence
for engineers and designers of plumbing
systems.
The CPD:
• Identifies those individuals who
fulfill prescribed
requirements of experience,
responsibility, and conduct.
• Recognizes those individuals who
meet a standard
of professional competence.
• Encourages plumbing engineers to
participate in a continuing
program of professional development.
• Provides a standard for
educational programs in
plumbing engineering.
Eligibility
To be eligible to take the CPD
examination, a candidate must
possess a minimum of four (4)
years of practical experience in a
position of responsibility for the
design of plumbing systems and
possess a baccalaureate degree
in a field related to engineering.
In lieu of an accredited degree, a
candidate may substitute up to
an additional four (4) years of practical
experience in the design of plumbing systems, for
a total of eight (8) years, or
be granted a credit of one-half year
of practical experience for each one (1) full
year of education in an
accredited curriculum related to plumbing
engineering.
The CPD designation is achieved
through successful completion of the comprehensive
CPD examination and maintained through a biennial
recertification program.
Content
of the Examination
The CPD examination consists of 100
multiple-choice questions
covering five major job dimensions:
Gathering Information •
Administration • Design •
Specifications • Construction Services
Testing
Fee
The testing fee for the examination
is $425 for members of ASPE
and $625 for nonmembers.
Practice
Examination
Watch for information about a
special CPD Practice Exam
available starting February 2007 (now in development).
The Practice Exam will be available
online, so you can take it
from the comfort of your home or office.
Examination
Date
The 2007 CPD Exam will be
administered on Saturday,
April 21, 2007, starting at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
Onsite registration and
material pickup begins at 1:00 p.m.
Where to
Take The Test
The April CPD exam will be an
online proctored exam. There
will be over 200 testing sites
throughout the United States
and Canada. Check inside the bulletin for
the site nearest you.
Testing
Schedule
The test will begin at 2:00 p.m.
and end promptly at 5:30 p.m.
You will be allowed three hours and 30 minutes to
complete the test.
Information and CPD Bulletin
For more information about the
test, contact the ASPE office
at (773) 693-2773 or download the 2006–2007
CPD Bulletin at
www.aspe.org/CPD/2006-2007CPDBulletin.pdf/CPD/2006-2007CPDBulletin.pdf
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