Responsibility: It is the applicant’s responsibility to read, understand, and follow all instructions given in this application. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to submit a complete application and supporting documentation to avoid delays on processing. If you have any questions, contact the Hydraulic Institute at 1-973-267-9700 or certifications@pumps.org.

Eligibility: To be eligible for certification, applicants must satisfy ONE of the following:

• A bachelor or graduate degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the engineering or STEM field and at aleast one (1) year of related experience. 

OR

• An accpciate degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the engineering or STEM field and at aleast two (2) years of related experience.

OR

• At least three (3) years of related experience

OR

• Successfully complete Level 1 and one and a half (1.5) years of cumulative experience.

 A certification candidate may skip the PSC Level 1 examination and certification requirements and apply directly for PSC level 1 certification if they meet it's elegebility criteria.

Exam Fee: The certification exam fee for applicants is $340 for non-members and $255 for members, which may be submitted via the HI website. 

General Information and Instructions:

1. Applicants must fully meet all eligibility requirements at the time of application prior to moving forward with the certification process. 
2. This application must be filled out completely to be considered.
3. Please avoid using abbreviations that the application reviewer may not be familiar

In order to qualify for certification, applicants must agree to each of the following statements. Read the statements carefully, then sign at the bottom.

1. I agree to comply with and conduct myself in accordance with all HI certification program policies and requirements. In addition, I agree not to provide to any individual or organization in any manner, the specific content of examination questions or answers to such questions.
2. I agree to comply with and conduct myself in accordance with the the HI Certification Code of Ethics.
3. I agree to notify HI in a timely manner regarding changes concerning the information provided, including my current name, address, email address, and telephone number.
4. I agree that HI has the right to communicate with any person, government agency, or organization to review or confirm any of the information submitted in conjunction with my application for certification or renewal. Furthermore, I agree to and authorize the release of any information requested by HI for such review and confirmation.
5. I agree that all materials that I submit to HI become the property of HI and that HI is not required to return any of these materials to me.
6. I agree that upon achieving certification status, my name may be posted on the HI certification website as part of an online registry to be created and maintained by HI.
7. I agree that all disputes relating to my application or certification status will be resolved solely and exclusively in accordance with HI certification policies, procedures, and appeals processes.
8. I understand that HI reserves the right to suspend or revoke the certification of any individual who is determined to have failed to uphold or otherwise breached this agreement including any misrepresentations made in application or renewal statements.
9. I agree to discontinue use of my certificate and digital badge if for any reason I fail to maintain certification status or if my certificate is revoked.
10. I release and indemnify HI from all liability and claims that may arise related to my PSO and related activities.
11. I hereby release, discharge and indemnify HI, its directors, officers, members, staff, representatives/agents, and consultants from any actions, suits, obligations, damages, claims, or any other action taken in connection with this application and my examination.