NAEC CAT case studies
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The Certified Accessibility Technician (CAT) is one of the industry-recognized certification programs listed by the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), alongside the CET and QEI. NAEC describes these programs as validating skills and knowledge and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety codes. The CAT is intended for technicians whose work touches accessibility equipment in the vertical transportation field, and it sits within a broader NAEC education structure that also includes apprenticeship training and a certification management hub for renewal and continuing education. This page is an independent study resource. The NAEC CAT case studies are 5 cases and about 4,222 words.
1Recertification Audit: Counting CE Hours Against Two Limits
A CET holder in his second recertification cycle submits 42 contact hours for a three-year cycle. The program’s published policy, quoted in his packet, requires 30 hours per cycle, at least 12 in code or safety topics, and no more than 8 hours from self-study.
852 words, about 4 min2Flagged Exam Score: Statistics, Corroboration, and Due Process
A CAT candidate takes a computer-based exam at a regional test center. Psychometric review flags his record: he answered the first 20 items in 68 minutes with 12 correct, then the last 20 in 11 minutes with 18 correct.
851 words, about 4 min3Dual Credential, Family Tie, and a Request to Adjust
A technician holds both QEI and CAT. A homeowner asks him to perform the acceptance inspection on a new residential incline lift.
828 words, about 4 min4Eligibility When the Employer Has Vanished
An applicant applies for CET. He has seven years of field experience, a GED, and no apprenticeship certificate.
830 words, about 4 min5Lapsed QEI, Retroactive Requests, and a Pending Complaint
A QEI’s certification lapsed 14 months ago. During the lapse he performed 23 inspections and signed reports using the QEI designation.
861 words, about 4 min