Certifications - who's got 'em, and what do they mean

[bacon#1]

Just one, CBA.

Surprised I'm the only one.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Appleseed: Rifleman


I used to have more, but they either expired or one of my buddies got my entire state kicked out of the certifying program.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Funny thing is most of my certs are not work related.

Private pilot
D licensed skydiver (highest general skydiving license you can get)
Static line Instructor
IAD Instructor (Instructor Assisted Deployment... static line but used sport rigs. Instead of hooking them up to the plane (requires a special rig) I would hold the pilot chute (part that pulls the pin) for them as they climbed out, then when they let go, I let go of the PC. I pulled the ripcord for them basically)
CERT, CERT SAR
NRA RSO
CPR/AED
Ubiquiti certified wifi
Siemens Desigo MNS (Mass Notification System)
(and a bunch of ancient work certs that are no longer valid)

 

[red_zr24x4]

Certified to work on 3 different gas companies mains and services.
I have about 3 pages of OQ's ( operator qualifications) that are DOT regulated for natural gas systems. Some have to be done once a year some are good for up to five years.
CDL
LTCH

 

[ATM]

Appleseed: Rifleman


I used to have more, but they either expired or one of my buddies got my entire state kicked out of the certifying program.

It wasn't me!

...this time

...but, I do remember that

...and may have poured gasoline on it.

 

[KokomoDave]

I have too many to list. I'm a millwright, ham bander, weather spotter, ex-LEO, veteran, etc.
All those certs don't mean crap except to the person who came up with them for position justification.

 

[phylodog]

I'm a cop. According to 50% of the US population (that thinks television is real) there is quite literally nothing on earth that I'm not certified in or qualified to perform.

 

[vvet762]

Indiana drivers license
LTCH
ATP (Airline Transport Pilot)
Advanced Ham Radio Operator WB9ZHT since 1976
and a bunch from work.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

CPR/AED
Advanced Open Water SCUBA (but haven't dove in years)
AWS 3g/4g SMAW on 1/2" plate (welding)

 

[Heavy]

*Class B - CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
*Confined space certified.
*Trench safety certified.
*CPR (may be expired).
*IDEM DSL (distribution services large) for water treatment.
*LTCH (naturally)

Add it all up and it means I can lay pipe (oh yeah!), crawl sewers and climb in/out of man holes, drive a dump truck/vac/jet truck, may or may not be able to revive someone, in the eyes of Indiana I'm safe to work on and treat water lines for human consumption, and as you all know, legally protect my family and my self.

 

[Roland of Gilead]

At the unheard of young age of 14 I became a certified Gunslinger. By defeating my instructor Cort in combat with my hawk David. David tore out Cort's left eyeball and quickly yelded. I didn't receive a plaque or a piece of paper, but a set of high caliber revolvers with sandwood grips.

 

[Gabriel]

I'm a cop. According to 50% of the US population (that thinks television is real) there is quite literally nothing on earth that I'm not certified in or qualified to perform.

We need a certification for that. It would eliminate the need for the hundred other pointless ones I have to keep track of so they don't expire.

This thread also reminds me of the certifications I have that aren't work related like sky diving, forklift operator, certifications for working on different telephone switching equipment, and a bunch of others that no longer apply. I should get out my folder of certifications that are work related and see how many I actually have.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

We need a certification for that. It would eliminate the need for the hundred other pointless ones I have to keep track of so they don't expire.

This thread also reminds me of the certifications I have that aren't work related like sky diving, forklift operator, certifications for working on different telephone switching equipment, and a bunch of others that no longer apply. I should get out my folder of certifications that are work related and see how many I actually have.

I wish there was a curbstomp certification. Thats got to be worth at least a $5/hr bump in pay.

 

[Flyingbrian]

Drivers license with MC endorsement
Private Pilot with Instrument high performance and complex ratings
LTCH
ASE Master Automotive Technican
Whole bunch of others from GM Chrysler and Ford

 

[Spear Dane]

CDL w/hazmat
Amateur Radio Extra Class License.
Private Pilot License w/ High Performance Sign off.
Have had motorcycle license in past

 

[Slow Hand]

Drivers license with motorcycle endorsement
LTCH
Appleseed Rifleman
Journeyman's plumbing license
Med Gas insteller
Brazing certification
forklift operator
scissor lift operator
probably a bunch more silly stuff, I'd have to look at the stickers on my hard hat to remember!

 

[SSGSAD]

USMC, Soldier .....

ABSOLUTELY NUTTIN !!!!!

And, I LIKE it that way .....

 

[Haven]

I used to have an MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer), but that has expired more or less. I have other ancient technology certs that have expired as well.

The only thing I have now is the FEMA Cyberterrorism First Responder cert and my LTCH.

 

[4651feeder]

Reading this thread, causes me to think I might be either a late bloomer or possibly just an underachiever, then again if all goes well after next week, I should have a driver's license. Does that count for anything?

 

[Toole]

License w/MC
LTCH
Advanced Gunnery Training Systems Instructor/Operator
Javelin Gunner
Unit Armorer
Handheld Enablers Operator (C-IED)
Customs and Border Agent
Combatives
Combat Lifesaver
HAZWOPER
HAZMAT
Environment Compliance
Barrett M107 Service/Inspection
RSO
Scuba - Advanced

And most of them don't mean dick **** anymore!