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Certified Signal Person & Rigger Level I and/or II (CSPR-1 or CSPR-2)Version: 1.7 | Supersedes 1.6 Approved by: TD Approved on: 07/21/2020 EffectiveDate:12/01/2020
CSPR-1 / CSPR-2
Candidate Handbook and Application
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4AboutNEIEPandtheRiggerandSignalPersonAdvisoryGroup(RSAG) . . 4PurposeoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4StatementofNon-Discrimination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ApplicationDetails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5PostmarkDeadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5EligibilityRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5SchedulinganExaminationAppointment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ExamSites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Special Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6IncompleteApplications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Cancellation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ExaminationFormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing for the Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7ContentOutline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7AuthoritativeReferencesList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7StudyingfortheExamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
On the Day of the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TestAdmissionProcedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8PracticalExaminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TestingSiteRules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9InclementWeather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9ExaminationIrregularities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HandlingofTests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
After the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10NotificationofResults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Results–Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Results–Failing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Retesting:CandidateFails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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ComplaintsPolicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AppealsPolicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Certificants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AppropriateUseoftheCertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12RequestforDuplicateCertificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12MaintainingYourCertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ListofForms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ApplicationChecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16EligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17OntheJobHoursVerificationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CandidateApplicationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19CandidateConfidentialityAgreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ChangeofAddressForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ADAAccommodationRequest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider. . . . . . . . . 25DuplicateCertificationRequestForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26ComplaintForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Overview
About NEIEP and the Rigger and Signal Person Advisory Group (RSAG)TheNationalElevator IndustryEducationalProgramwas founded in1967 toprovideaprogramof continuingeducationand training in thebasic, intermediate,andadvancedskillsnecessary tomaintainaknowledgeableandproductiveelevator industryworkforce.NEIEPprovides thebeneficiariesof theNationalElevator IndustryEducationalProgramTrustwiththemostcomprehensive,industry-specifictechnicaleducationforthecraftoftheElevatorConstructor.
NEIEPbeganofferinga“Qualified”RiggingandSignalingtrainingandqualificationprogramtoIUECmembersin2011.
In2012, theRSAGwasestablished todevelopaseparate,morecomprehensiveCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination.
Purpose of the Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)ThepurposesoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Programareto:
• PromotesignalpersoncompetencyandasaferworkenvironmentforInternationalUnionofElevatorConstructors(IUEC)Members.
• OrganizeandimplementacomprehensiveprogramforthequalificationofIUECriggerandsignalpersons.• Promotethedevelopmentofknowledgeandskillsofthoseelevatorconstructorswhorequirecertificationtoperformriggingworkintheindustry.
Statement of Non-DiscriminationInadministeringthecertificationprogram,weadheretoprinciplesoffairnessanddueprocessandendorsetheprinciplesofequalopportunity.TheRSAGshallnotdiscriminateordenyopportunitytoanyoneonthegroundsofgenderorgenderidentity,age(40orolder),religion,nationalorethnicorigin,maritalstatus,military/veteranstatus,sexualorientation,statusasanindividualwithadisability,race,color,sex,arrestrecord,geneticinformation,oranyotherlegallyprotectedstatus.
Application Process
OverviewThestepsoftheapplicationprocessfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Programareasfollows:
1. SubmityourapplicationalongwiththerequireddocumentstotheCertificationDirectoratleast30dayspriortoyourdesiredtestingdate.
2. Within10businessdaysofreceiptofyourapplication,theCertificationDirectorwillsendyouan“authorizationtotest”letterconfirmingyoureligibilitystatusandanexaminationschedule.
3. Youmustsendanemailorcalltheprovidednumbertoconfirmyourexaminationappointment.4. Taketheexamsatyourconfirmedlocationanddate/time.5. Theexamswillbegradedonsiteandthosewhopasstheexamwillbeawardedatemporarycard.Within30
businessdaysoftheexamdate,theCertificationDirectoronbehalfofSchemeCommitteewillapproveyourcertificationandyouwillbemailedapermanentcardandaDetailedExamReport.Yourcardisvalidforfiveyearsaftertheexamdate.
6. Within30businessdaysoftheexamdate,theCertificationDirectorwillsendindividualswhodidnotpasstheexamaDetailedExamReportindicatingareasrecommendedforfurtherstudy.
7. Candidateswhodonotpassalloranyportionsoftheexaminationontheirfirstattemptshallbegiventheopportunitytore-taketheexamwithinsixmonths.CandidatesmustinformtheCertificationDirectoroftheir
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intenttore-taketheexamwithinonemonthofthedaytheyfailedtheexam.
Eachofthesestepsisexplainedingreaterdetailintheremainderofthishandbook.
Application DetailsYoumaycompleteeitheranelectronicorapaperapplication.Theelectronicversionoftheapplicationisavailableonthewebsitehttp://www.elevatorcspr.org
Whetheryouchoosetocompletetheelectronicorpaperversionoftheapplication,acompletedapplicationwillrequirethefollowing:
• CompletedCSPRApplicationContactInformation• CopyofCertificateofCompletionfromaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)completedwithin twelvemonthsof theapplicationdate (ifapplicable).Please note that if you are enrolled or have planned to enroll in a course that ends after your application submission date, you must bring your certificate of completion with you on the day of the exam; without it, you won’t be able to take the test.
• SignedEligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement• SignedCandidateApplicationStatement• SignedCandidateConfidentialityAgreement• SignedCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct• SignedLogo&MarkRestrictionsofUseAgreement• ADAAccommodationRequest(Ifapplicable)• DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider(Ifapplicable)
All feesassociatedwith theCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)programarecoveredbytheeducationalbenefityourIUECmembershipprovides.Therearenoadditionalout-of-pocketfeesforeligiblecandidates.
Alltheapplicationmaterialsandformsareavailableatthebackofthishandbookintheformssection.
Postmark DeadlinesAllapplicationsfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)programareconsideredonarollingbasis.Applicationsareacceptedyearroundandtherearenoassociateddeadlines.
Eligibility RequirementsApplicantsareeligibletotaketheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinationuponsuccessfullydocumentingthefollowingrequirements:
• IUECBenefitsEligibility• Completion of a preparation course inRigging andSignaling (of their choice)within twelvemonths of theapplicationdate,orproofofenrollmentinapreparationcourse.(ThismaybeanyRiggingandSignalingprepcourseoftheapplicant’schoosing.)
Documentationofeligibilitymustaccompanyacandidate’sapplication.Thedocumentationformisavailableattheendofthishandbookinthesectiontitled“Forms”.
Scheduling an Examination AppointmentWithin10businessdaysofthereceiptofyourapplication,theCertificationDirectorwillsendyouan“authorizationtotest”letteroremailconfirmingyoureligibilitystatusandtestingdate.Yourauthorizationtotestletterwillserveasyourconfirmationofyourexamdate,time,andlocation.Youwillreceivenofurthernoticeofconfirmation.
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FeesAllcostsforthisprogramarecoveredbytheeducationalbenefityourIUECmembershipprovides.Therearenoadditionalout-of-pocketfeesforeligiblecandidates.
Exam SitesCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examsareadministeredatlocationsthroughouttheUnitedStates.Yourauthorizationtotestletterwillprovideinformationaboutthelocationofyourtest.
Special Circumstances
Incomplete ApplicationsIncompletepaperapplications,alongwithalldocumentationsubmitted,willbereturnedtotheapplicant.Incompleteon-lineapplicationswillbenotifiedviae-mail,withinstructionstogobackandcomplete.
CancellationIfacandidaterequestscancellationofascheduledexamdateforanyreason,eligibilityinformationwillhavetobere-submittedbeforetheyarescheduledforanalternatedate.Anewauthorizationtotestletterwillbeissuedforthecorrecttestdate.
The Examinations
Examination Formats The Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2) examination consists of a written(computer-based)testofmultiple-choicetypequestionsand2practicalexaminationswhichrequirecandidatestodemonstratephysicalriggingandsignalingtasks.Inordertoreceivethecertification,candidatesmustpassthewrittenandthepracticalexamswithinthesameexaminationtestingperiod.
To receive a Level 1 certification (CSPR-1), the following must be passed:• Level1cutscoreonwritten(computer-based)exam• Signalingpracticalexam• Level1practicalriggingscenarios
To receive a Level 2 certification (CSPR-2), the following must be passed:• Level1&Level2cutscoreonwritten(computer-based)exam• Signalingpracticalexam• Level1&Level2practicalriggingscenarios
Themaximumtimeforthewrittenportionoftheexamis150minutes.Thewrittenexamisautomaticallyscored.CandidateswhocompletethewrittenexamatLevel1willthenattemptthepracticalexamswithinthesametestingperiod.
Thetimelimitfordemonstratingeachsignalis30seconds;theminimumpassingscoreforthesignalingpracticalis19outof21correctsignals.Thetimelimitfordemonstratingeachriggingtaskisbetween10and25minutes.FortheLevelIportionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-1status.CandidatesmustcompletetheLevel2portionofthewrittentesttotaketheLevel2portionoftheriggingpracticalexam.FortheLevel2portionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-2status.
Candidateswhosuccessfullycompletethewrittenandpracticalexamswill immediatelybeissuedatemporary
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certificationcard.ApermanentcardwillbeissuedbytheCertificationDirectoronbehalfofSchemeCommitteeandmailedtotheaddressprovidedoncertificantsapplication.
LanguageTheexaminationsareofferedinEnglishonly.
Americans with Disabilities ActSpecial arrangements shall be provided to eligible candidates with a disability (as defined by Title III of theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct)whosubmitwiththeircertificationapplication,awrittenexplanationoftheirneedsalongwithappropriatemedicaldocumentation.Formsforapplicationsforaccommodationsareincludedunderthe“Forms”sectionlaterinthishandbook.
Preparing for the Examinations
Content OutlineThefollowingisabasiccontentoutlinefortheknowledgethatwillbetestedonthewrittenandpracticalexaminations.ThesearealltopicsthatweredeterminedtobeessentialtoRiggingandSignalingfortheElevatorConstructor.
ThecourseyouattendonRiggingandSignalingshouldcoverthesetopicsindetail.
1. Knowledgeofdifferenttypesofconstructioncranes(e.g.,trolley,tower,track,wheel-based),howtheyoperate,theirloadcapacities,etc.
2. Knowledgeofsafetyproceduresforconstructioncranelifting.3. Theabilitytodeterminewhichmovements(e.g.,boomin,raiseload)acraneshouldmakewhenliftingaload.4. Knowledgeofhowtomakecorrecthand/armsignalstocraneoperator.5. Knowledgeofhowtomakecorrectvoicesignalstocraneoperator.6. Knowledgeofsaferiggingprocedures.7. Theabilitytodetermineacorrectriggingsetupforapickorlift(e.g.,determineoptimalanglesofchokers/
slings,whethertousenylonormetalchoker,createabalancedload,etc.)8. Skillatcorrectlyaffixingriggingdevices(e.g.,chokers,shackles,clevices)toaloadand/orcraneinpreparation
forlifting.9. Theabilitytodeterminetheneededcapacityforriggingmaterialsbasedonsize/weightoftheload.
Authoritative References ListTheRiggingandSignalingAdvisoryGroup (RSAG)utilizedseveral industry-approved instructionaldocumentswhenwritingtestquestionsandformulatinganswerkeysandcriteria.Foreachtestquestionthatutilizedasource,theexactspecificationsofthesourcewereidentified(e.g.,sourcename,chapter,pagenumber,appendix,etc.).
Asamplelistingofsourcesincludes,butnotlimitedto:
• OSHA1926.1407• OSHA1926.1048• CrosbyGroup,UsersGuide• CrosbyGroupHeavyLiftChart• ASMEB30
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Studying for the ExaminationTobeeligible to take theexam,allapplicantsare required tohave takenapreparationcourse inRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)withintwelvemonthsoftheapplicationdate.
Thereareavarietyofthingsyoucandotoprepareyourselfforthetest:
• ReviewthestudymaterialsfromthecourseonRiggingandSignalingyouhaverecentlycompleted• ReviewtheContentOutlineandAuthoritativeReferencesList.• Practicedemonstratingthe21basicsignals.• Practiceevaluatingthesignalpersontasksasothersperformthem.
Whetheronyourownorwithastudygroup,therearemanyengagingthingsyoucandotoprepareyourselffortheexamination.
On the Day of the Examination
Test Admission ProceduresCandidatesmust report to the test site no later than fiveminutes before the posted start time of the exam.Candidatesmustbeontherostertotestandagovernment-issuedphotoID(suchasavaliddriver’slicense)withcandidate’snameonit.ThenameonthephotoIDmustmatchthenameontheroster.
Candidateswhoarenotonthetestroster,don’thaveaphotoID,orthosewhoarrivemorethan5minutesafterthepostedstarttime,willNOTbepermittedtoenterthetestcenter.
Seatingofthecandidates,distributionoftestmaterials,andtestinginstructionswillbeginatfiveminutesafterthepostedstarttimeoftheexam.Thetotalwritten(computer-based)testingtimeis150minutes.Additionaltimehasbeenallowedforinstructions.Youcanexpecttoleavethewritten(computer-based)testingsiteatapproximately21/2hoursafterthepostedstarttimefortheexam.Therearenoscheduledbreaks.
Practical ExaminationsPracticalExaminationsareconductedonthesamedayaswritten(computer-based)examinations.Aminimumbreakbetweenthewritten(computer-based)examandthepracticalexamwillbe30minutes;however,thelengthofthebreakmaybelongerifcandidatescompletethewritten(computer-based)exambeforetheallottedtime,orifthereareothercandidateswaitingtotakethepracticalportionsoftheexam.
Theon-siteadministratorwillprovidedirectionstothepracticalexaminationareasofthetestingsite.Candidatesmustreporttothepracticaltestingareasnolaterthan5minutesbeforetheirdesignatedstarttimeforthepracticalexam.Candidatesmustbeontherosterandhaveagovernment-issuedphotoID(suchasavaliddriver’slicense)withcandidate’snameonit.ThenameonthephotoIDmustmatchthenameontheroster.
Instructionswillbegivenbeforethestartofthepracticalexam.Candidateswillbetestedoneatatime.
For the Signal Person Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratesignalpersontasks.Thetimelimitforeachsignalpersontaskacandidatemustdemonstratewillbe30seconds.
For theRigging Level 1 Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratephysicalriggingtaskscenariosthatdemonstratetheirknowledgeofbasicskillsforcreatingsimplehitchesandutilizingproper,non-damagedriggingmaterials.Thetime limit foreachscenarioacandidatemustdemonstratewillbebetween10and25minutes.FortheLevelIportionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-1status.
For theRigging Level 2 Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratephysicalriggingtaskscenariosthatdemonstrateknowledgeofmorethecomplexskillsandjudgmentnecessary for rigging situations requiring independent judgment and decisionmaking about riggingmaterials,riggingmaterials,hoistingdevices,howtoavoiddamagingloadsandstructures,andtravelroutesofloadsbeing
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movedfromoneplacetoanother.Thetimelimitforeachtaskacandidatemustdemonstratewillbebetween10and25minutes.FortheLevel2portionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-2status.
Testing Site RulesThefollowingaretherulesenforcedatalltestadministrations:
• AllcandidatesmusthaveproperphotoIDandbeontherostertobeadmittedtothetestsite.• Candidatesareadmittedonlytotheirassignedtestsitesattheirassignedtime.• Candidatesarrivingafterpostedstarttimewillnotbeadmitted,andwillhavetoreapplyforanewauthorizationtotestletterandsubsequenttestsession.
• Noguestsarepermittedintheexaminationareas.• Noreferencematerial,books,papers,orpersonal items(purses,briefcases,coats,etc.)areallowed in theexaminationarea(exceptprovidedmaterial).
• Nouseofelectronicdevices(phones,iPods,etc.)ispermittedintheexaminationarea.• Noweaponsorinstrumentsthatmayreasonablybeusedasweaponsallowedintheexaminationarea.• Notestmaterials,documents,ormemorandaofanysortmaybetakenfromthetestingarea.• Candidatesmaynotcommunicatewithothercandidatesduringtheexams.Proctorsareauthorizedtomaintainsecureandpropertestadministrationprocedures,includingrelocationofcandidates.
• Noquestionsconcerningthecontentoftheexaminationsmaybeaskedduringthetestingperiod.• Food,beverages,andtobaccoproductsarenotpermittedinthetestingarea.• Breaksarenotscheduledduring theexam. In theeventofanurgentmatter,candidatesmaybepermittedbreaksonanindividualbasis,butnoadditionaltimeisgiventocandidateswhotakebreaks.Candidateswhomustleavethetestingareamustreceivepermissionfromtheproctor,andmaybeescortedwhileoutsidethetestingroom.
• Candidateswillnotbeallowedtotalkduringindividualbreaks.Thosewhodowillbedeniedre-admittancetothetestingroom,andwillnothavetheirexamscored.
• Candidatesmaynotcopyinwritingorotherwiserecordortransmittoothersanyexaminationquestionsand/oranswers,orotheraspectsofthenatureorcontentoftheexamination.
• Candidatesmaynotofferorassist,orsolicitassistancefromothercandidates,examiners,orthoseresponsiblefortheadministrationoftheexamination.
• Candidatesmaynotengageinanyotherconductorinappropriatebehaviorwhichisinjurioustotheintegrityoftheexaminationortoanyofitsparticipants.
DismissalAnycandidatewhoisobservedengaginginanymisconductwillbesubjecttodismissalfromtheexamination,maybebarredfromfutureexaminationsforaperiodrangingfrom1yeartopermanentdismissal,andmayberequiredtoforfeithisorhercurrentperiodofeligibility.
Inclement WeatherIfanycandidateisunabletoarriveatadesignatedexamsitebecauseofinclementweather,terroristacts,anaturaldisaster,orotherunforeseenemergenciesbeyondthecontrolofthecandidateasdeterminedbythetestinggroup,thecandidatewillneedtoreapplytotaketheexamatalaterdate.
Ifforanyreasontheexamisunabletobeadministered,thentheexaminationwillberescheduledwithinareasonableperiodof time. If thecandidate isat riskof losinghisorherbenefiteligiblestatusbefore thenext testcanbescheduled,heorshemustnotifytheCertificationDirectorbeforetakingtheexam.Inemergencycircumstances,theCertificationDirectormaychoosetoreviewacandidate’seligibilitystatusonanindividualbasis.
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Examination IrregularitiesAnyproblems,suspectedinstancesofcheating,allegedinappropriateexaminationadministration,environmentaltesting conditions severe enough to cause disruption of the process, or other irregularities related to testadministrationshouldbeaddressedtotheon-siteadministrator.Allsuchmatterswillbereported, investigated,andsubjecttofurtheractionbaseduponpoliciesandproceduresadoptedbytheRSAG.
Handling of TestsExamadministratorswilltakeallavailableprecautionstoensuretheappropriateandsecurehandlingofcompletedtests.Intherareandextremecaseinwhichthetestsbecomelostorunreadable,candidateswillberequiredtoundergore-testing.
After the Examination
Notification of ResultsCandidatesarenotifiedoftheirwritten(computer-based)examinationresultswithinthreehoursofcompletingthetest.
Candidateswho fail thewritten (computer-based)exam twiceare required to re-takeaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)andreapplyinordertobeeligibletositfortheexamonasubsequentday.
Candidatesarenotifiedoftheirpracticalexaminationresultsimmediatelyaftercompletingthetests.Candidateswhopassthewrittenandpracticalexaminationswillberecommendedforcertification.
Results – PassingTemporary certification cardswill be issued immediately to all candidateswho pass all portions of the exam.Permanent certification cards, which are issued by the program’s Certification Director on behalf of SchemeCommittee(seenbelow),willbemailedwithin30businessdaysoftheexamdate.
CSPR-1 Certification Card Front CSPR-2 Certification Card Front
CSPR-1 Certification Card Back CSPR-2 Certification Card Back
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Results – FailingCandidateswhodonotpassthewrittenorpracticalportionoftheexamwillbenotifiedinpersononthedayoftheexam,andmailed(within30businessdays)adiagnosticreportonthereasonfortheirfailing.
Retesting: Candidate FailsCandidateswhofailtheexamoraportionoftheexammayre-submittheirapplicationforcertificationimmediately.
Intheeventthatacandidatefailshisorhersecondattempttopassthecertificationtest,theRSAGrequiresthecandidatere-takeapreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)beforetheywillbeeligibletotakethecertificationexamathirdtime.
Complaints PolicyAcomplaintshallbesubmittedinwritingusingtheComplaintSubmissionFormtotheCertificationDirectorwithin90daysoftheincident’soccurrence.Thesubmissionmaybemailedore-mailed.Thesubmissionmustincludesufficientobjectiveevidencetosubstantiatetheclaimsandallowforadecisiontobemadeandtheappropriateactiontobetaken.Dissatisfactionbasedonhearsayshallnotbeconsideredasacomplaint.
The complaints process and theComplaint Submission Form can be obtained by contacting theCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“ProgramComplaints”inthesubjectline.
Youmayalsosendarequestto:
Program ComplaintsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Complaintsshouldincludeasmuchofthefollowinginformationaspossible:
• Certificant’sName• Dateofthecomplaint• Date(s)onwhichtheviolationoccurred• Descriptionofthecomplaint• Nameofthepersonmakingthecomplaint• Contactinformationofpersonmakingthecomplaint,including:
• Name• Emailaddress• Phonenumbers(home,officeandcell)• Postaladdress
TheCertificationDirectorshallreviewcomplaintsandshalldismissgroundlessorfrivolouscomplaints,andshallnotifythecomplainantofthedismissal.
TheCertificationDirectorshall forwardall legitimatecomplaints to theRSAG,whichshallconsidercomplaintsatleastonceeverythreemonths,ifcomplaintsarepending.TheRSAGshallconsiderthecomplaint,andmayrequestfurtherinformationofeitherthecomplainantortheprofessionalagainstwhomthecomplaint is lodged;afterwhichtheywillmakeoneofthethreefollowingdeterminations:
• Dismissthecomplaint.• Upholdthecomplaintanddetermineappropriateconsequences.• Delayhearingpendingfurtherinvestigation.Innocaseshallacaseremainpendingformorethansixmonths.Duringthehearingdelay,theRSAGmaysuspendthecertificationofthedefendant.
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Appeals PolicyTheappealsprocessandanapplicationforsubmittinganappealcanbeobtainedbycontactingtheCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“Appeals”inthesubjectline.
Youmayalsosendarequestto:
AppealsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
CertificantsFollowingisasynopsisofinformationneededbyindividualswhobecomecertified.Moredetailedinformationwillbeprovidedtosuccessfulcandidates.
Appropriate Use of the CertificationAn individualwho has been granted theCertifiedSignal Person andRigger Levels 1& 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Program certificationmay list the certification on stationery, websites, business cards, and other promotionalmaterialas
FirstNameLastName,CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)
Shouldthecertificationbesuspendedorwithdrawnforanyreason,theindividualmustimmediatelyceasetheuseofthetitle“CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2”andanyacronymdesignation(CSPR-1orCSPR-2)onstationery,websites,businesscards,andanyandallpromotionalmaterials.
Request for Duplicate CertificateAnycertificantmayrequestaduplicatecopyofhisorhercertificationcard.RequestsmustbemadeinwritingtotheCertificationDirector,andmaybemadeatanytime.Therequestforaduplicatecertificationcardappearslaterinthishandbookunderthesectiontitled“forms”.
Maintaining Your CertificationTheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)certificationtermis5years.Inordertomaintainthecertificationduringthattime,youmustEITHER:
1. Complete a minimum 10 on-the-job work hours in Rigging and Signaling within each calendar year. Adocumentationformisincludedlaterinthishandbookunderthesectiontitled“forms”;OR
2. Completearefreshercoursewithin18monthsofreceivingyourcertification.
Documentation formsmustbe receivedby thecertificationdirectorby theone-year, two-year, three-year,andfour-yearanniversaryofyourcertificationdate.
Shouldtheformsnotbereceivedontime,theCertificationDirectorwillsendaletterviapostalmailtoyouinformingyouthatyoumustsubmittherequireddocumentationORyoumustprovidedocumentationofhavingattendedarefreshercourse(oftheirchoice)inRiggingandSignalingwithinsixmonths.
IfyoudonotprovidethedocumentationofeitherhoursworkedORacertificateofcompletionfromarefreshercoursebythedeadline,yourcertificationwillbesuspended1monthafterthewarningletterissent.
RecertificationTheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)certificationtermis5years.Beforetheendof thecertificationperiod, thecertificantmustre-certify.Sixmonthsprior to thecandidatesexpirationdate
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aRecertificationletterwithstepbystepinstructionsonhowtorecertifyismailedtothecandidatealongwithanApplicationandaCodeofConductform.
WhenacertificantappliestorecertifyforCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2),heorshemustprovideevidenceofbenefiteligibilityasdescribedearlierinthishandbook.
Logo & Mark Use Restrictions GuidelinesGuidelinesforuseoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)designationareasfollows:
ThedesignationisCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1)ORCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel2(CSPR-2).
Inusingthisdesignation,followtheguidelinesbelow:
Whenreferringtoyourcertificationstatusinwrittentextorverbally,thephrasetobeusedis“CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1)ORCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel2(CSPR-2).”
Forexample:
Anintroductionofaspeakermightread:JoeSmithisaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).
Aresumemightinclude:SpecialQualifications:CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).
Authorshipofanarticlemayread:JoeSmith,CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).
ACRONYMDESIGNATION
Examples of proper and improper use:
PROPERUSE:Joe Smith, CSPR-1
IMPROPERUSE:Joe Smith, ANSI Certified CSPR-1
QuestionsregardingtheuseofthecertificationdesignationshouldbedirectedtotheCertificationDirector.
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Forms
List of Forms
• ApplicationChecklist
• QualifiedRiggerandSignalPersonApplication
• EligibilityRequirementsandVerification
• OntheJobHoursVerificationStatement
• CandidateApplicationStatement
• CandidateConfidentialityAgreement
• CandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct
• Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement
• ChangeofAddressForm
• ADAAccommodationRequest
• DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider
• DuplicateCertificationRequestForm
• ComplaintForm
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Application Checklist
Beforesendinginyourcompletedapplication,usethischecklisttomakesureyouincludealloftherequiredformsanddocumentation:
� CompletedCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Application
� CopyofCertificateofCompletionfromaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)completedwithintwelvemonthsoftheapplicationdate(ifapplicable)*
� SignedEligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement
� SignedCandidateApplicationStatement
� SignedCandidateConfidentialityAgreement
� SignedCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct
� SignedLogo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement
� ADAAccommodationRequest(Ifapplicable)
� DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider(ifapplicable)
*Please note that if you are enrolled or have planned to enroll in a course that ends after your application submission date, you must notify the Certification Director and bring your certificate of completion with you on the day of the exam; without it, you won’t be able to take the test.
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Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2) Application
ThisapplicationisfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Program.
Thescopeofthecertificationisthecomprehensionandpracticalapplicationofindustry-standardtechniquesforriggingandsignalingcranesduringconstructionprojectsthatinvolvingtheinstallationofelevatorandescalatorequipment.
Tobeconsideredforeligibilitytotakethecertifiedexaminations,submitthisapplicationviapostalmailoremailtotheCertificationDirector.
Tobeconsidered foreligibility to take theCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinations,submittheapplicationviapostalmailoremailtotheCertificationDirectoratleast30calendardayspriortothedesiredexamdate.
Writtenapplicationsmaybemailedto:
ApplicationsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Scannedapplicationsmaybesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]:Applicationinthesubjectlineoftheemail.
Theapplicationmayalsobefilledoutonline.Alinktotheapplicationisavailableat:http://www.elevatorcspr.org
Contact Information
Pleasecompletethefollowingcontactinformation.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Emailaddress:____________________________________Phonenumber:____________________________
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Eligibility Requirements Verification Statement
Applicants become eligible to take the Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinationsuponsuccessfullydocumentingthefollowingrequirements:
� BenefitseligiblememberoftheInternationalUnionofElevatorConstructors(IUEC)
� CompletionofPreparationCourseinRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)withintwelvemonthsofapplicationdate
Inordertodocumentyoureligibility,youmust:
� SigntheBenefitsEligibilityStatement(below),andsubmititaspartofyourapplication
� ProvideacertificateofcompletionfromapreparationcourseinRiggingandSignaling(ofyourchoice)thatyouhavecompletedwithin12monthsofyourapplicationdate.Ifyouareenrolledorhaveplannedtoenrollinacoursethatendsafteryourapplicationsubmissiondate,youmustnotifytheCertificationDirectorandbringyourcertificateofcompletionwithyouonthedayoftheexam;withoutit,youwon’tbeabletotakethetest.
Benefits Eligibility Statement
IherebyapplyforcertificationasaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2).Iunderstandthatmycertificationdependsonmyabilitytomeetallrequirementsandqualifications.
IcertifythatIamabenefitseligibleIUECmemberingoodstanding.IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectorwillcontactmyLocalAreaCoordinatorand/orwiththeNationalElevatorIndustryBenefitsOfficetoverifymybenefitseligibilitystatusbeforeIamadmittedtothetestingsite.IfIlosemybenefiteligibilitypriortotheexamdate,IagreetonotifytheCertificationDirectorpriortomyscheduledtestdate.
IunderstandthatifIdidnotprovideacopyofacertificateofcompletionforacourseinriggingandsignaling(ofmychoice)alongwithmyapplicationbecauseIamenrolledorhaveplannedtoenrollinacoursethatendsaftermyapplicationsubmissiondate,Imustbringthecertificateofcompletionwithmeonthedayoftheexam.Iunderstandthatwithoutit,Iwon’tbeabletotakethetest.
Signature:_____________________________________________________Date:_____________________
Local:_______City:________________AreaCoordinator(AC)Name:______________________________
ACPhone:________________________ACEmailAddress:_______________________________________
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On the Job Hours Verification Statement
TheRigger(LevelsIand/orII)andSignalPersonqualificationtermis5years.Inordertomaintainthecertificationduringthattime,youmustEITHER
1. Completeaminimum10on-the-jobworkhoursinRiggingandSignalingwithineachcalendaryear;OR2. Completearefreshercoursewithin18monthsofreceivingtheircertification.
Inordertodocumentyouronthejobhours,youmust:
� SigntheWorkingHoursCompletedStatement(below),andmailoremailittotheCertificationDirectorat:
Certification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Scanneddocumentationformsmaybesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]: Certification Maintenanceinthesubjectlineoftheemail.
OR
Inordertodocumentyourparticipationinarefreshercourse,youmust:
� SendacertificateofcompletionfromarefreshercourseinRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)thatyouhavecompletedtotheCertificationDirectorattheaddresslistedabove.
Benefits Eligibility Statement
IcertifythatIhaveworkedatleast10onthejobhoursinRiggingandSignalinginthepast12months.IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectormaycontactmyemployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifymyhoursworked.
Signature:_______________________________________________Date:______________
PleasePrintYourName:________________________________________________________
Local:_______City:______________________AreaCoordinator(AC)Name:__________________________
ACPhone:________________________ACEmailAddress:_______________________________________
EmployerName:___________________________________EmployerPhone:_________________________
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Candidate Application Statement
AllcandidatesmustsignthefollowingCandidateApplicationStatementandagreetoall policies,procedures,andtermsandconditionsofcertificationinordertobeeligibleforthecertification.Thestatementfollows:
IherebyapplyforcertificationasaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2).Iunderstandthatmycertificationdependsonmyabilitytomeetallrequirementsandqualifications.Icertifythattheinformationcontainedinthisapplicationistrue,complete,andcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandismadeingoodfaith.IunderstandthatNEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommitteemayneedtogatheradditionalinformationtoclarifyorsupplementthisapplicationandIagreetosupplyit.Ifurtherunderstandthatifanyinformationislaterdeterminedtobefalse,NEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommitteereservestherighttorevokeanycertificationthathasbeengrantedonthebasisthereof.
Iherebyrelease,discharge,andexonerateNEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommittee,its directors, officers,members, examiners, representatives, and agents, from any actions,suits,obligations,damages,claimsordemandsarisingoutof,orinconnectionwith,anyaspectoftheapplicationprocessincludingresultsoranyotherdecisionthatmayresultinadecisiontonotissuemeacertificationcard.
Signature:________________________________________________Date:______________
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Candidate Confidentiality Agreement
ToensuretheintegrityoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination,allcandidatesmustsigntheCandidateConfidentialityAgreementthatfollows:
Iunderstand,acknowledge,andagree:
• ThatthequestionsandanswersoftheexamaretheexclusiveandconfidentialpropertyoftheAdvisoryGroup,andareprotectedbytheassociatedintellectualpropertyrights;
• ThatIwillnotdisclosetheexamquestionsoranswersordiscussanyofthecontentoftheexammaterialswithanyperson,withoutpriorwrittenapprovaloftheAdvisoryGroup;
• ThatIwillnotremovefromtheexaminationroomanyexammaterialsofanykindoranyothermaterialrelatedtotheexam,including,withoutlimitation,anynotesorcalculations;
• That I will not copy or attempt tomake copies (written, photocopied, or otherwise) of any exammaterial,including,withoutlimitation,anyexamquestionsoranswers;and
• ThatIwillnotsell,license,distribute,giveaway,orobtainfromanyothersourceotherthantheAdvisoryGrouptheexammaterials,questionsoranswers.
• IagreethatmyobligationsunderthisAgreementshallcontinueineffectaftertheexaminationand,ifapplicable,after terminationofmycertification, regardlessof the reasonor reasons for termination,andwhethersuchterminationisvoluntaryorinvoluntary.
Signature:_________________________________________________Date:_____________________
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Candidate Code of Professional Conduct
ToensuretheintegrityoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination,allcandidatesmustsigntheCandidateCodeofProfessionalConductthatfollows:
Iunderstand,acknowledge,andagreetofollowtheCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct,whichstates:
• Iwillconductmybusinessand/orprofessionalactivitieswithhonestyandintegrity.
• Iwill representmycertificationsandqualificationshonestlyandprovideonly thoseservices forwhich Iamqualifiedtoperform.
• I will strive to maintain and improve my professional knowledge and competence through regular self-assessmentsandcontinuingeducationortraining.
• Iwillactinamannerfreeofbiasanddiscriminationagainstclientsorcustomers.
• Iwillmaintaintheprivacyofindividualsandconfidentialityofinformationobtainedinthecourseofmydutiesunlessdisclosureisrequiredbylegalauthority.
• Iwillfollowallcertificationpolicies,procedures,guidelinesandrequirementsofthecertification.
• IwillnotifytheCertificationDirectorimmediatelyifmattersarrivethataffectmycapabilitytocontinuetofulfillthecertificationrequirements.
• Iwillnotusethecertificationinsuchamannerastobringthecertificationbodyintodisrepute,andnottomakeanystatementregardingthecertificationwhichthecertificationbodyconsidersmisleadingorunauthorized.
• Uponsuspensionorwithdrawalofcertification,Iwillimmediatelydiscontinuetheuseofallclaimstocertificationthatcontainany reference to thecertificationbodyorcertification,andreturnanycertificates issuedby thecertificationbody.
• Iwillnotusethecertificateinamisleadingmanner.
Signature:_______________________________________________Date:_____________________
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Logo & Mark Use Restrictions Agreement
IcertifythatIhaveread,understand,acknowledge,andagreetofollowtheLogo&MarkUseRestrictionsGuidelinesincludedintheCandidateHandbook.
TheMarkandLogomaynotbeused inanymannerwhichcouldbringtheRSAGor theCertificationSchemeCommitteeintodisreputeorinanywaybeconsideredmisleadingorunauthorized.TheMarkandLogomaynotbeusedinanymannerwhichwouldimplyaconnectionbetweentheRSAGandtheCertificationwhich,infact,maynotexist.ThisincludesanyuseoftheMarkandLogothatthepublicmightconstrueasanendorsement,approvalorsponsorshipbytheRSAGofacertificant’sbusinessoranyproductofacertificant’sbusinessorservicethereof.
Should I haveanyquestions regarding theLogo&MarkUseRestrictions, I agree tocontact theCertificationDirector.
Signature:__________________________________________________Date:_____________________
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Change of Address Form
IfyouraddresschangesduringthecourseofyourapplicationtobecomeaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2), submit a changeof addressas soonaspossible toensureourdatabase isaccurateandyoureceiveimportantcommunicationsaboutyourapplicationorexaminations,includinginformationaboutrecertification.Writtennotificationsmaybemailedto:
Change of AddressCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Changeofaddressnotificationmayalsobesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected] Change of Addressinthesubjectline,andtheinformationbelowinthebodyoftheemail.
Change of Address Notice
NameofApplicant:_________________________________________________________________________
Newaddress:______________________________________________________________________________
Emailaddress:_____________________________________________________________________________
Telephonenumber:_________________________________________________________________________
EffectiveDate:____________________Signature:_______________________________________________
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ADA Accommodation Request
Special Testing Accommodation Request Form
CandidateswithdisabilitiescoveredbytheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActmustcompletethisformandhaveanappropriatelicensedprofessionalcompletetheDocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsForminorderfortheiraccommodationsrequesttobeprocessed.
Applicant Information
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
HomePhone:_________________________________CellPhone:______________________________
EmailAddress:_________________________________________________________________________
SpecialTestingAccommodationsRequested__________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
ExamDateandLocation(testcenter)forwhichyouarerequestingaccommodation:
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Local#____________City:________________________________________________State:_________
Iwouldliketorequestthefollowingtestingaccommodation(s):
� Circleanswersintestbooklet
� Largeprinttest.Pointsize:________
� Reader
� Separatetestingarea
� Specialseating,pleasedescribe:___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
� Wheelchairaccessibletestingsite
� Otherspecialaccommodations(pleasespecify):_______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
ApplicantSignature:_________________________________________________Date___________________
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Documentation of Disability-Related Needs by Qualified Provider
Thisformmustbecompletedbyalicensedhealthcareprovideroraneducationaltestingprofessional.Thenatureofthedisability,identificationofthetest(s)usedtoconfirmthediagnosis,adescriptionofpastaccommodationsmadeforthedisability,andthespecifictestingaccommodationsrequestedmustbeincluded.
ProfessionalDocumentation
Ihaveknown_______________________________________________since_____________________ (Name of Applicant) (Date)
inmycapacityasa(n)___________________________________________________________________ (ProfessionalTitle) (BoardCertification)
Theapplicantdiscussedwithmethenatureofthetestbeingadministered.Itismyopinionthatbecauseofthisapplicant’sdisabilitydescribedbelow,he/sheshouldbeaccommodatedbyproviding thespecialarrangementslistedontheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestForm.
Signature:_________________________________________Title:_______________________________
Organization:_______________________________License#(ifapplicable):_______________________
PhoneNumber:________________________________
CandidateInstructions:ReturnthisformwithacopyoftheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestFormalongwithyourcompletedapplication.
Shouldanaccommodationberequiredsubsequenttoapplicationsubmission,returnthisformwithacopyoftheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestFormto:
AccommodationsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Writtenaccommodationrequestsmayalsobescannedandsubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]:Accommodation Requestinthesubjectlineoftheemail.
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Duplicate Certification Request Form
Ifyouloseyourcertificationcardduringthecourseofyouractivecertification,submitthisformassoonaspossible.Writtennotificationsmaybemailedto:
Duplicate Certification RequestCertified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133
Requestsmayalsobesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected] Certification Requestinthesubjectline,andtheinformationbelowinthebodyoftheemail.TheCertificationDirectormaycontactyouremployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifyyourcontinuedeligibility.
NameofApplicant:_____________________________________________________________________
Mailingaddress:________________________________________________________________________
Emailaddress:_____________________________________________________
Telephonenumber:__________________________________
CertificationDate:______________________________Local:______________________________________
ACName:_____________________________________ACPhone:________________________________
ACEmail:______________________________________
IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectormaycontactmyemployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifymycontinuedeligibility.
Today’sDate:_____________________Signature:_____________________________________________
CSPR-CandidateHandbook 27 of 27Certified Signal Person & Rigger Level I and/or II (CSPR-1 or CSPR-2)Version: 1.7 | Supersedes 1.6 Approved by: TD Approved on: 07/21/2020 EffectiveDate:12/01/2020
Complaint Form
Allcomplaintsshallbesubmitted inwritingusingtheComplaintSubmissionFormandsent to theCertificationDirectorwithin90daysoftheincident’soccurrence.Thesubmissionmaybemailedore-mailed.Thesubmissionmustincludesufficientobjectiveevidencetosubstantiatetheclaimsandallowforadecisiontobemadeandtheappropriateactiontobetaken.Dissatisfactionbasedonhearsayshallnotbeconsideredasacomplaint.
NameofApplicant:_____________________________________________________________________
Mailingaddress:________________________________________________________________________
Emailaddress:_________________________________________________________________________
Telephonenumber(s):___________________________________________________________________
Pleasedescribethenatureofthecomplaintandthedesiredresolution:
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Attachadditionalpagesifnecessary.
PleasesubmitthisformandanyapplicabledocumentationtotheCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“Program Complaints”inthesubjectline.
Youmayalsosendarequestto:
Program ComplaintsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133