Certification: Insulation & Ground Rod Resistance Testing

P.O. Box 580802 Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Understand the applications and operation of insulation
resistance and ground rod resistance testers
Measure insulation resistance on conductors,
transformers and motor windings
Measure ground rod resistance with a clamp-on style
ground rod resistance tester
Interpret category ratings for meters and test leads
Apply electrical principles and laws to calculate
resistance
Understand the importance of electrical safety guidelines
and PPE best practices
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.