Supplier Rep and Field Examiner Certification
Download the Supplier Rep Certification Handbook
Who Should Apply?
Individuals who have direct advisory contact with:
- Contractor, or
- Distributor (as applicable if the supplier only sells through distribution),
- And perform services such as offering technical advice and support to the SPF contractor, or distributor, with regard to:
- Material use and application,
- Equipment
- And related criteria.
These individuals may include
- Sales representative,
- Technical representative,
- Third party representative
- Or appropriate staff as determined by the supplier.
These individuals have the knowledge to work with the Assistant, Installer, Master Installer and Project Manager PCP certified individuals and they must demonstrate this knowledge in a written exam.
Download the Field Examiner Handbook
The SPFA PCP Certified Field Examiner is the person who conducts the field examination of the candidate wishing to be certified as an SPFA PCP Certified Master Installer. The Field Examiner’s role is to evaluate the Abilities of the candidate which are clearly defined on the Field Examination form. The Field Examiner does not “grade” the Field Exam, but submits the completed Field Examination form to the “SPFA PCP who will then “grade” the results.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals with experience in the SPF and related industries who meet the pre-qualification requirements. These areas include:
- SPF installation
- SPF Trainer or Technical Support
- Building Experience (framing, roofing, drywall, siding, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
- Inspection Experience (site visits, diagnostics, inspections)
- Industry Certifications (BPI, IIBEC, RESNET, SPFA, etc)
Important Critical Tasks Performed
- Verifying that a jobsite or mock-up venue the candidate has prepared will be conducive to demonstrate their abilities.
- Instructing a candidate about the requirements for their conduct during the examination, including what is and what is not allowed during the examination.
- Observing a candidate in a jobsite setting or mock-up venue.
- Recording the actions of a candidate against pre-set requirements for that level of certification.
- Taking appropriate action should the candidate endanger the safety of themselves or any other person in the area where the examination is taking place.
- Refraining from coaching, directing or assisting the candidate during the examination.