REQUIRED COURSE PREPARATION

If you plan to take the NSF exam, it’s essential to contact NSF beforehand to make the
necessary arrangements. Per NSF Guidelines to start the application process you must email biosafetcabinetry@nsf.org with the following information, this should be completed 30 days prior to course:

1.
Proof of high‐school diploma or equivalent AND at least one of the two following:
  1. Completion of a training course on biosafety cabinets and evidence of one year of active participation in performing field certification tests on biosafety cabinets, demonstrated by the submission of twenty (20) test reports, five (5) of which must be from B1 or B2 cabinets. One test report shall be dated a minimum of one year prior to the date of application. Test reports shall include, at a minimum, the date of certification, test report number, location of cabinet, type of cabinet, manufacturer and model number, serial number of cabinet certified and data from inflow velocity, downflow velocity and HEPA filter leak tests.
  2. Minimum three years’ work experience performing field certification tests on biosafety cabinets, demonstrated by the submission of ten (10) test reports per year, two (2) of which must be from B1 or B2 cabinets. One test report shall be dated a minimum of three years prior to the date of application. Test reports shall include, at a minimum, the date of certification, test report number, location of cabinet, type of cabinet, manufacturer and model number, serial number of cabinets certified and data from inflow velocity, downflow velocity and HEPA filter leak tests.
2.
Completed enhanced application (which will be sent directly to you by an NSF Coordinator)

Please be aware that there is a separate application process and fee for the NSF exam, and we cannot guarantee your participation in the exam if you have not made these arrangements in advance. A photo ID must be present for the proctor to administer the exam.

Required Materials for
the NSF Exam:

Equipment for the NSF Exam

If you plan on taking the NSF exam, please ship your testing equipment to:
Engineered Air Balance, 604 Spring Hill Dr. Suite 140, Spring, TX 77386 all equipment should
arrive prior to the course, please ensure delivery is made between Monday – Friday 8AM to 3PM.

Required Test Equipment

To facilitate the return of your equipment, please provide return shipping labels to Training Center Manager: dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

Please package your equipment for return following the course week and exam. To comply with TSA regulations, make sure to drain the PAO from your aerosol generator before shipping.

Classroom Instruction Time: 20
Hands-On Instruction Time: 10
eLearning Time: 10
Examination Time: Determined by proctor

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