2018 RETA Breeze Nov-Dec

recertifying every three years. The table below shows these discounts based on CARO and CIRO rates and reference materials from 2015 through 2018. Member costs below include membership renewal fees for each year. Similar discounts are built into rates for all RETA credentials. More than 2,800 CARO and CIRO credentials were active on November 30, 2018; 170 people hold both CARO and CIRO and two hold CARO, CIRO and CRES. Over 80% of CARO and 91% of CIRO credential holders are active RETA members who are eligible for these member discounts. RETA notifies certification holders of renewal requirements within six months of the expiration date on their present credential. All notifications are made by email. Those who allow their RETA credential to expire must pass the current certification exam to renew their credential. Documentation of 24 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) while a RETA credential is active typically qualifies a RETA credential holder to recertify. Candidates document their PDHs in the RETA Certification Database (RCD). RETA has pre- approved over 20 ways to meet recertification requirements. PDHs may be earned at RETA Chapter meetings, in online training, with self-

study courses, at sessions during the RETA Annual Conference, with training offered by IIAR, ASHRAE and other industry sources, and in 12 topics in related sciences. Employer-sponsored manufacturer- and supplier-led training also can earn PDHs with appropriate documentation. RETA welcomes comments from employers and members to explore additional ways to encourage members to renew their credentials to help

maintain safer and more efficient industrial refrigeration systems throughout the industry. Surveys to help RETA identify ways to improve incentives to earn RETA credentials and to recertify every three years are underway. Further ideas and suggestions also are welcome. We welcome your questions about RETA’s credentialing exams and activities. Send your questions by email to Dan Reisinger at dan@reta.com.

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