PRACTICE SOLUTION
◉ When does the new five-year certification period begin for
recertification? Answer: From the date of expiration of the
candidate's most recent certification.
◉ What happens if a candidate recertifies more than 12 months
prior to their expiration date? Answer: Their new certification
period begins immediately, not from the end of their current
certification period.
◉ What additional fee is charged if changes are requested after
submitting the application? Answer: An additional $30 fee.
◉ What is the hierarchy of certifications according to NWSA?
Answer: Candidates are encouraged to add certifications in order,
moving from lower-level to higher-level certifications.
◉ What happens to the expiration date when a candidate adds a
new certification? Answer: The expiration date for all certifications
is extended five years from the date of completing the latest
certification.
,◉ If a candidate originally certified as TTT-1 on March 31, 2022,
adds TTT-2 certification on April 15, 2023, when will both
certifications expire? Answer: Both certifications will expire on April
15, 2028.
◉ What happens to the expiration date of TTT-1 and TTT-2
certifications when a candidate adds TTT-2 certification? Answer:
The expiration date for both certifications will be extended to April
15, 2028.
◉ What must candidates do if their certification has lapsed? Answer:
Candidates whose certification has lapsed must take the full
examination(s) to be certified again.
◉ What is required for Foreman certificants to maintain lower-level
certifications? Answer: Foreman certificants must only take and pass
the then current Foreman exam.
◉ What is the fee for the Telecommunications Tower Technician 1
(TTT-1) exam? Answer: $274
◉ What is the fee for the Telecommunications Tower Technician 2
(TTT-2) exam? Answer: $274
,◉ What is the fee for the Antenna and Line (A&L) Specialty exam?
Answer: $274
◉ What is the fee for the Advanced Rigging Concepts (ARC) Specialty
exam? Answer: $274
◉ What is the fee for the Foreman (FOR) exam? Answer: $274
◉ What is the first principle of the NWSA Code of Ethics regarding
conduct? Answer: To place the safety and welfare of others
associated with my work above all other considerations.
◉ What should a certificant do if they have safety concerns related
to their work? Answer: Make management and appropriate
personnel aware promptly of any safety concerns.
◉ What must certificants not knowingly violate according to the
NWSA Code of Ethics? Answer: Safety-related regulations, warnings,
or instructions set forth by OSHA, recognized safety standards,
prevailing jurisdictions, or equipment manufacturers.
◉ What is prohibited regarding the misrepresentation of experience
or capabilities? Answer: Certificants must not mislead,
misrepresent, or knowingly deceive others concerning their
, experience or the capabilities of themselves or the equipment they
are operating.
◉ What must certificants provide in their dealings with NWSA?
Answer: Accurate and complete information and abide by NWSA's
policies and procedures.
◉ What must certificants do in response to administrative inquiries
or investigations by NWSA? Answer: Cooperate fully and completely.
◉ What should certificants do if they are required to return their
NWSA card? Answer: Return the card to NWSA immediately.
◉ What action may be taken against NWSA-certified personnel who
violate the Code of Ethics? Answer: They may be subject to action by
the Ethics and Discipline Committee, which may result in suspension
or revocation of certification.
◉ Where can NWSA-certified telecom workers access their digital
certification? Answer: Within the NWSA Candidate Portal.
◉ What is the final authority on appeals against sanctions by the
Ethics and Discipline Committee? Answer: The decision of the NWSA
Board of Directors is final.