Based on the guidelines of the certification program, which were revised and announced in early 1998, NADCA Professional Certification is only valid for three years. Certification needs to be maintained or renewed in order to avoid expiration.

Are you one of many NADCA Certified professionals who achieved Certification nearly 3 years ago? If so, your Certification will expire soon unless steps are taken to maintain it.

HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY CERTIFICATION?

Individuals must provide proof of continuing education through attendance at NADCA courses, college courses, adult education courses or technical sessions at the Congress & Exposition or Chapter meetings.

• Individuals must attend two courses or nine technical sessions within three years.

• Individuals are required to submit either a certificate of satisfactory course completion or a receipt from the technical sessions, which must include the attendee’s name, date of the meeting or course and the technical content.

• Individuals who are not members of NADCA will be charged a $150 Certification Renewal fee. This fee will be waived for individuals who have taken NADCA courses to maintain their Certification.

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?

Since 1996, NADCA has revised all but two of its courses. You may want to consider taking one of the revised courses as a way to maintain your certification. The Course Schedule is also available online.

DO I HAVE ANOTHER OPTION FOR CERTIFICATION?

You may also renew your Certification by taking a re-certification exam. The fees for taking the re-certification exam are $50 for members and $250 for non-members (includes exam and renewal fee).  The re-certification exams will also be available online at www.diecasting.org.  If individuals choose to take the test online, there is no charge, however, non-members will be charged the $150 Certification Renewal fee.

Non-Members may wish to obtain an Individual Membership to reduce their Certification Fees.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE EXAMINATION?

Fill out the registration form and ensure that the level you wish to re-certify is indicated.

• Registration Form

HOW DO I TAKE THE ONLINE EXAMINATION?

Once you have received your ID Number and Password via email, you will be able to access the test you registered for.

• Level I: Certified Die Casting Technician
• Level II: Master of Die Casting Maintenance
• Level II: Master of Die Casting Process
• Level II: Master of Die Casting Tooling

• Level III: Master of Die Casting Technology

HOW DO I OBTAIN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION?

To obtain a copy of the exam, submit the registration form with payment to NADCA.  The exam will be mailed to you once payment is received.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

For more information regarding the NADCA Certification Program or the NADCA Education Program in general, contact the Education Department at 847/279-0001, via fax at 847/279-0002 or via email at education@diecasting.org.