Credentials · Certification
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
SMRP's technician-level credential for multi-skilled maintenance technicians, tested across four hands-on domains from preventive work to corrective repair. No education or experience prerequisite.
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Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Yes | 3 years | 50 course hours per 3-year cycle, drawn from two or more of the recertification activity categories; recertification application due within 90 days of the expiration date or the exam must be retaken |
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Lessons that prepare you
- Bearings: Types, Installation, Failure Modes
- Shaft Alignment
- Belt and Chain Drives
- Gearboxes
- Couplings
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Motor Control Circuits
- VFDs in Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance: Vibration, Thermal, Oil
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Maintenance Career Paths: Plant, Field, Planning
- Pumps, Mechanical Seals and Packing