You Don't Have to Wait Between Certification Exams

It is a common misconception that you must wait a full year after taking a technician certification exam before progressing to the next level. This is not the case. Each level of the exam has several different requirement combinations for education and work experience, and applicants must only meet one of the requirements at the level they are applying for.

Remember, you are not required to wait between exams—you can apply for an exam whenever you meet any one of the requirement combinations. Simply pick the eligibility requirement that best meets your needs and submit your application for the exam. You may find a complete list of requirements for all three exam levels at www.aalas.org under Technician Certification.