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IKECA
Phone: 301-230-0099 |
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Introducing the IKECA Web-based Professional Exhaust Cleaning Technician’s (PECT) Exam Introduction The International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association’s (IKECA) is proud to introduce the Professional Exhaust Cleaning Technician (PECT) program and exam. An individual who passes the PECT exam shall be designated as a “Professional Exhaust Cleaning Technician.” Following you will find more details on the policies and structure of the program, as well as how to prepare to take the PECT examination. What’s Covered on the PECT Examination? The PECT program is designed to test and recognize individuals who demonstrate their qualifications to provide professional exhaust system cleaning services by passing a written examination. Exam Eligibility Requirements Any employee of an IKECA member company in good standing actively engaged in the cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust systems is eligible to take the PECT exam. The PECT examination is primarily designed for technicians whose job it is to clean commercial cooking and ventilating systems to the standards recognized by the IKECA. Fees The cost to take the IKECA PECT examination is as follows: IKECA Member Company Representatives $75 If a candidate fails the IKECA PECT exam on his or her first attempt, the individual may re-take the exam after a one month waiting period at a cost of $45. Exam fees are non-refundable. Duration of PECT Designation
Upon passing the exam, an
individual shall be issued a certificate of achievement with their
PECT Number and be eligible to wear the PECT patch. The PECT
certificate is valid until 3 years after the date of when the
candidate took the examination. Description of the Examination & Recommended Reading The IKECA PECT exam is an online or downloadable exam available on the IKECA Web site at www.ikeca.org. The exam has approximately 90 questions. The questions are a combination of multiple choice and true/false. The exam is open book and there is no time limit. The content of the examination is based primarily on two sources, as well as knowledge derived from field experience.
IKECA does not recommend taking the exam without having first thoroughly reviewed these materials. The OSHA regulations and NFPA 96 may be obtained by contacting IKECA. In addition to the documents named above, some questions on the PECT examination are based on common industry practice and field experience. Exam Scoring and the Pass-Fail Score Candidate scores are based on the number of correct responses. Each question receives credit if scored correctly, and no credit if incorrect or omitted. Therefore, you should answer each question, even if you must guess. If a candidate marks more than one response for a question, that question will be scored as incorrect. The pass-fail score for the IKECA exam is 70%. Score Report Within approximately 2-3 weeks of taking the test, you will receive a letter confirming your score by mail. The report will indicate the number of test questions answered correctly and the number answered incorrectly. The report will also indicate whether you passed or failed the exam. If you passed the exam, your score report will be followed by a certificate from IKECA within a few weeks. Along with the certificate, individuals passing the PECT exam will receive information on how to obtain a PECT identification card and patches. Examination Conduct and Irregularities IKECA reserves the right to cancel any test score if, in the association’s sole opinion, there is adequate reason to challenge its validity. If you have any questions please contact IKECA Headquarters at 301-230-0099 or email membership@ikeca.org.
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