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PCS Program & Exam PoliciesGrading Validation Appeals Revisions PCS Emeritus Renewal Policies SSPC Protective Coatings Specialists are required to demonstrate significant, continuing involvement in the protective coatings industry. Such involvement is demonstrated through continuing education and professional work experience. PCS 4th year recertification requires that the Protective Coatings Specialists satisfy the Recertification Process. This is met by accumulating a minimum of 32 Recertification Units (RU) during the four-year term of certification (from issue date to expiration date) by following PCS Recertification Track 1 or PCS Recertification Track 2. Recertification Units (RU) are defined as continuing employment and involvement in industry events which provide additional coatings training or activities which demonstrate your commitment to keep up-to-date on coatings technology. In order to make it easy for a PCS to track the Recertification Units SSPC has developed a Recertification Spreadsheet to fill out during the 4 year term. The spreadsheet is available at the following website http://www.sspc.org/files/. Click on the file (PCSrecert.zip) and open the spreadsheet. Failure to return a completed renewal form, attestation, or pay fees, will result in loss of PCS certification. Renewal at the Four-Year Term SSPC PCS ADMINISTRATION:
2. Recertification Worksheet. 3. Fee of $250 (member rate) every four years. Non-member fee is $450. 4. Submit a photo ID. Failure to return a completed renewal form, attestation, or pay fees, will result in loss of PCS certification. Continuing Education Requirement Standards of Professional Practice
Disciplinary Action Disciplinary actions may include issuance of a reprimand, suspension, or revocation of certification for up to one year. Recommendations for disciplinary actions are initiated by the SSPC program administrator, followed by concurrence by a majority of the certification panel or oversight body (such as SSPC Board of Governors). De-certification The formerly certified individual's name and information will be removed from the SSPC web site. A de-certified individual is not eligible for any benefit of the certification, present or future. Reinstatement of Certification Reinstatement within 90 days after expiration
Reinstatement greater than 90 days after expiration, but before end of original 4-year certification term
Reinstatement after the original 4-year term has expired
Requests for reinstatements for individuals de-certified due to other reasons defined in this policy, must be in writing and will be reviewed by the certification panel.
Embosser program for PCS individualsAs a value-added benefit for PCS Certified Individuals, SSPC announces a program for providing you with an Embosser to use on documents you review and/or approve. A) Eligibility1. Every PCS Certified Individual whose certification is current is eligible to enroll for the PCS Embosser. “Eligible” shall mean that the individual has provided SSPC with the appropriate paperwork to maintain their certification, have paid their current year PCS fee and have completed and returned this document to SSPC along with necessary fees B) Fees 1. PCS individuals who wish to enroll in the program will be charged a one-time fee of $150 for having the Embosser produced. 2. If you lose your Embosser, you will be charged a $100 fee for replacement of the Embosser. C) Registration of PCS Signature 1. The official signature (on this document) of each individual requesting the Embosser shall be on file at the offices of SSPC prior to use. D) PCS Embosser 1. Each individual enrolled shall be provided with an official PCS Embosser that shall be used to authenticate the documents on which the stamp is used. 2. Use of the Embosser is limited to a PCS Certified individuals’ review and approval of documents. 3. Each time the Embosser is used, the PCS certified individual will also use their official ink stamp purchased by them with their name, certification number, and expiration date. 4. In order to reduce the risk of unauthorized duplication of the Embosser, use only the Embosser provided to you by SSPC. E) Log Book 1. Each individual shall keep an accurate register of all documents on which the PCS Embosser is used in any appropriate log book. The log shall contain the date on which the Embosser was affixed, the name or title of the document on which the Embosser was used, the date of the document, and the reason for using the PCS stamp (review and/or approval). 2. If SSPC is contacted to verify the validity of an Embosser used on a document, SSPC may request a copy of your log. 3. It is your responsibility to maintain the log. If a log is not maintained and SSPC is contacted to verify the validity of an Embosser, your Embosser may be revoked. F) Limitations of Use 1. No individual may assign use of the Embosser to any other person. 2. Any unauthorized use of the Embosser is at the risk of the PCS individuals’ certification and will jeopardize his/her certification if used improperly. G)Surrender of Embosser 1. SSPC assumes no liability or risk concerning the individual’s use of the Embosser. PCS Certified individuals should consider obtaining an individual policy for Errors and Omissions from their insurance carrier to cover any potential liability pertaining to the documents on which they affix their Embosser. Please take this opportunity to provide SSPC with a summary of your liability insurance information (carrier, policy number, date effective, etc). SSPC: 40 24th Street / 6th Floor / Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4656 or visit our website at http://www.sspc.org. General Administrative Questions, Comments, & Suggestions:Silvia Palmieri (P: 412/281-2331 x 201, or E: Palmieri@sspc.org) |
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