The Certification Program is a service of SBE contributing to the advancement of Broadcast Engineering for the general benefit fo the entire Broadcast Industry.

Membership in SBE is not a requirement of the Certification Program. Because SBE members share in the overhead cost of all SBE activities, non-member certification fees are higher.

Non-members who certify are eligible to recieve membership in SBE through April 1 of the following year. We hope you will take advantage of this proposal. Itis our hope that you will like what SBE has to offer and will want to continue your membership and support of your Society.

Objectives fo the Program of Certification

To raise the status of Broadcast Engineers by providing standards of professional competence in the practice of Broadcast Engineering and related Technologies.

To recognize those individuals who, by fullfilling the requirements of knowledge, experience, responsibility, and conduct, meet those standards of professional competence.

To encourage Broadcast Engineers to continue their professional developement.

Certification Eligibility

To be eligible for Certification, a candidate must have a strong interest in the design, operation, maintenance, or administration of the day-to-day problems and achievements associated with the operation of a Broadcast facility or related technology. The candidate must also meet the specific eligibility requirements of the desired certification level.

Administration

Responsibility for administering the Certification Program rest with a National Certification Committee appointed by the SBE president with the approcval of the SBE board of Directors. Board members and officers must be SBE Certified.

The Certification Director will be responsible for carrying out the details of the program. The Certification Director will serve on the Committee as an advisor, but will have no vote. This person will attend all meetings, keep the minutes of those meetings, and prepare regular reports to the SBE Board of Directors. Qualificationsl of each candidate for Certification will be judged by the National Certification Committee. Examinations will be administered through local Chapters under the supervision of proctors approved by the National Certification Committee. Where no Chapters exist, the National Certification Committee will arraange for suitable testing procedures. These proctors will be SBE Officers, Chapter Officers, or other responsible persons.