ASME GDTP Certification

[lifttrucks]

Has anyone on this forum received their ASME GDTP Certification in either the senior or technologist level?

I have a few qustions regarding the test and would greatly appreciate any input.

1) What was your experience with the test? Was it more or less difficult than you expected? Was it difficult to complete in the time allotted?

2) Is there a sample test available?

3) Would you recommend completing the technologist level exam first, or go straight for the senior level? (I have the 5+ years experience required for the senior level exam)

4) What benefits have you seen from getting your certification? I think studying for the exam alone is a benefit-personally I am more driven to learn if I know a test is coming up

Any other info/suggestions would also be appreciated.

 

[Belanger]

I was in the first offering of the test (1997, Senior Level). It was pretty intense, but I'd say that it's the kind of thing that if you don't get it in the first 4 hours, then 6 hours for the test isn't going to help.

I do advise that you have a solid understanding of the terms. Many experts in GD&T might still get tripped up on things like "derived median line."

As to whether to go for Technologist first, it all depends on whose paying the fee, you or your management. I went for Sr because of my position as a consultant/instructor, but to be honest I think that the Technologist level is adequate. (What -- if someone sees GDTP on your resume, do you think they will scoff to find out that it's "merely" the Technologist level?)

John-Paul Belanger
Certified Sr. GD&T Professional
Geometric Learning Systems

 

[lifttrucks]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[dingy2]

I have both the Technologist and Senior levels but it was very tricky. There is nothing about application or confirmation methods but they are not covered in the standard anyway.

I remember taking the Senior first but poof, got blown away. As J-P stated, there are trick words that are similar but different and one would get into areas of GD&T in this multiple choice exam that are infrequently used and we certainly would not talk or discuss it in the same manner.

Study the standard! I went through it so many times and now it is more complex with the 2009 level.

I eventually took the Technologist first (3 hours) and then the Senior (four) and came out completely brain dead in both cases. I was lucky to find my way home.

I was also a ASQ CQE and to compare exams, I would say that the GD&T was more difficult and the pass rates lower.

Good luck.

Dave D.

http://www.qmsi.ca

 

[lifttrucks]

Great advice. Thank you both for the help. This gives me a good idea of what I need to focus on studying (the nuances of terms and definitions).

 

[Huntress99]

Lifttrucks,

I am also looking at getting my certificate, possible in June. I do expect like Dingy2 said to be totally brain dead afterwards. I just hope I pass. Going through all my books I have acquired throughout the years. It does seem logical that if they give you from 1 to 4 hours, you either know it or you don't.

Good luck to us both!

Mary S.