THE AUTHORITY IN PLUMBING SYSTEM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. CPD Exam Informational Chat

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1 CPD Exam Informational Chat

2 Outline Exam Deadlines CPD Exam Eligibility What to expect Reference materials Exam study options Exam registration

3 2018 CPD Exam Deadlines Registration opened: Dec. 1, 2017 Registration closes: Mar. 22, 2018 Paper applications received: Mar. 1, 2018 Exam dates: April 5 or 6, 2018

4 CPD Exam Eligibility ASPE Members Full member category automatically eligible and do not have to go through eligibility process Associate, Affiliate, Governmental, Student, or Special member category must go through eligibility You can find your member category in My Account on Eligibility Form Visit to find this form

5 CPD Exam Eligibility Who is eligible? Associate, Affiliate, Governmental, Student, or Special member category 8 years equivalent experience in design, engineering, and/or installation ASPE Nonmembers 8 years equivalent experience in design, engineering, and/or installation

6 CPD Exam Eligibility How do I become eligible for the CPD exam? 4-year higher education degree in related field Counts towards 4 years 2-year higher education degree in related field Counts towards 2 years Professional work experience 1 year for every year completed in related field Registered PE, Architect, or Landscape Architect Counts towards 2 years Current CPDT Counts towards 1 year

7 What to expect Quick facts: There are currently >1,000 active CPDs 3.5 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions Open-book exam (updated for 2018) Testing sites around the world

8 What to expect 5 exam topics 100 questions 3.5 hours Gathering Information / Administration (~11 questions) Design (~ 65 questions) Specifications (~ 13 questions) Construction Services (~ 11 questions)

9 What to expect Exam Day Assessment Purchase Confirmation and two forms of identification Non-programmable calculator Scratch paper and writing utensils are provided Leave all personal belongings in locker or bin provided or leave them at home Reference materials (open book)

10 What to expect Some extra help All formulas, tables, etc., are provided within the exam Know these: 1kW = 3413 Btu/hr 1 gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds 1 cubic foot of water is 7.48 gallons 1 foot = PSI Static Head Review definitions PEDH; Volume 1, Chapter 1 Practice exams are on

11 Reference materials Previous Open Book Policy Only six (6) professionally bound reference materials permitted Could not be materials that candidates printed themselves

12 Reference materials Revised Open Book Policy Exam candidates can bring in as many PRINTED reference materials of their choosing Material does NOT have to be professionally bound Must remain bound during the examination Loose paper, such as printed and downloaded publications, may be bound with ring binders, brads, plastic snap binders, spiralbounding, or screw posts. Staples, sticky notes, and flags will not be permitted. For more information visit: aspe.org/cpdopenbookfaqs

13 THE AUTHORITY IN PLUMBING SYSTEM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Reference materials Recommended ASPE Publications CPD Review Manual (updated in 2017) aspe.org/cpdreviewmanual Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volumes 1-4 Practical Plumbing Engineering Domestic Water Heating Design Guide Engineered Plumbing Design II, Alfred Steel & Calvin Laws Plumbing Technology Full list on aspe.org/cpdexam

14 Reference materials Test taking recommendation It s our recommendation that you do not bring in more than six reference materials Too much to browse and review of material in such a short period of time will limit your time to answer all the questions. Hint: 100 questions, 3.5 hours 210 minutes = just over 2 minutes per question

15 Study Options Supplement your studies Two CPD Practice Tests at Four CPD Review Webinars (one-hour each) at aspe.org/cpd-webinar-registration THESE OPTIONS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE TO PASS THE EXAMINATION

16 Exam registration Fees ASPE Members USA & Canada: $450 International: $575 Nonmembers USA & Canada: $675 International: $800 Cancellation fees now apply No rescheduling fees if done >72 hours prior to exam

17 Exam registration Testing Sites Find over 700 testing sites around the world Link on aspe.org/cpdexam

18 Exam registration Ready to register for the CPD? Once eligibility has been approved to register or you re a Full member Visit aspe.org/cpdexam Register!

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31 Reminder of Exam Dates: Always listed on aspe.org/cpdexam 2018 dates: Exam dates: April 5 and 6, 2018 Registration opened: December 1, 2017 Online registration closes: March 22, 2018 Paper registration must be received by March 1, 2018

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33 Thank you! aspe.org/cpdexam