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System Operator Notifications
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Important Notice to Review Transcripts
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SOCCED Update
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Post Nominal Letters for NERC Certified System Operator
The Personnel Certification Governance Committee (PCGC) has designated NCSO (NERC Certified System Operator) for System Operators with active credentials, who would like to use post-nominal letters in their written communication (i.e. email signature, business cards, etc.). The use of post-nominal letters is voluntary.
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NERC 2017 System Operator Certification Exam
NERC System Operator Certification Exam Cut Scores 2017
The NERC System Operator Certification Program is publishing a new version of the NERC System Operator Certification Exams. New exams will begin on February 13, 2017, at all PSI test centers. The new exams will include exam questions based on updated content outlines and the most current NERC Reliability Standards as applicable.
The cut scores, as of February 13, 2017, are:
The set of exams published in February 2017 no longer have direct recall against NERC Reliability Standards; however, there will continue to be Analysis and Application questions based on the content of the standards. The new Exam Development Process ensures that all questions in the item bank are relevant to current standards. When a standard changes, questions referencing the standard are reviewed to ensure they are still current. This eliminates the need to publish a list of the “Current Standards” for the exam.
The Content Outlines are the only resource provided to identify the content breakdown. New content outlines are available on the System Operator Certification program website.
Resources used for exam item development are driven for the Job Task Analysis.
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Credential Renewal Rate Change Effective January 1, 2016
Based on projected income and expenses for 2016-2018, NERC
System Operator Certification credential renewal fee will increase. The fee to renew any System Operator Certification credential will increase from $300 to $325.The NERC System Operator Certification Program is non-profit and self funded through certification exam and renewal fees. The Personnel Certification Governance Committee (PCGC) is responsible for setting fees and conducts annual reviews of the NERC System Operator Certification Program budget and funding.
The new rate to renew any System Operator Certification credential is effective January 1, 2016.
Fees for new exams will not change. The system operator certification examination fee remains at $600.
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Renewal Update
In accordance with the NERC System Operator Certification Program Manual, page 14, Credential Maintenance:
"Submit Renewal Request at least 30 days before the System Operators certificate expiration date to allow NERC staff to process/resolve discrepancies and prevent suspension. Please note that renewals and transcripts are reviewed in the order of expiration date and payment type."