Structured credit is a system applied as an alternative to the recertification exam in occupations and levels where this methodology is provided for the professional qualification standards. The criteria for applying the system using the structured credit method are defined in document DC-003.
However, the professionals who perform their recertification using the structured credit method should take the recertification exam in their next recertification.
Note: regarding structured credit, the professionals who do not reach the minimum score required in the DC-003 documentations (70 points) should undergo the SNQC-CP the recertification exams.
To obtain recertification without the need of taking an exam, the professionals should prove their updating through a continuous development in the occupation and level for which recertification is sought. For this, the professionals should meet the following criteria:
- minimum score of 70 points obtained during the period of 5 (five) years counted from the certification date, according to activities and scores defined in Table 1;
- proven performance of at least 2 (two) years in the position certified by the SNQC-CP.
Table 1 – List of Activities for the Scoring of Industrial Paint Inspectors
|
Item |
Activity |
Activity scoring (a) |
Maximum score per year |
Maximum score during the certification period (b) |
|
1 |
Proven performance in the role in which the professionals are certified by SNQC-CP (c) |
10 points per working year |
– |
40 points |
|
2 |
Acting as an auditor in audit processes in the industrial painting area |
2.5 points per working year |
5 points |
25 points |
|
3 |
Completion of an industrial painting refresher course (online or distance learning) provided by ABRACO and other partner institutions, provided that it is duly approved by the Certification Sector for scoring using the structured credit method |
10 points per working year |
– |
40 points |
|
4 |
Participation in events of ABRACO and other partner institutions (congresses, seminars or workshops in person or at a distance) in the area of industrial painting, provided that they are duly approved by the Certification Sector for scoring using the structured credit method |
10 points per event |
– |
40 points |
|
5 |
Participation in minievents of ABRACO and other partner institutions in the area of industrial painting (in person or online), provided that it is duly approved by the Certification Sector for scoring using the structured credit method |
5 points mini event |
– |
40 points |
|
6 |
Participation in courses or events lasting a minimum of 6 hours organized through foreign institutions (such as AMMP, Icorr) as long as the subject is related to industrial painting. |
5 points per event |
|
10 points |
(a) Only activities completed during the professionals’ certification period will be scored.
(b) Period between the date of certification and the validity of the professionals’ certification.
(c) The professionals should prove that they have worked for a minimum period of 2 (two) years in the function for which they are certified by the SNQC-C.
Activities approved by the Certification Sector for scoring of the structured credit method
a) Update courses
|
Description |
Responsible Institute |
Score |
|
CETAT – Theoretical Course of Anticorrosive Paint Tests |
ABRACO (Course Sector) |
10 |
|
TTIP – Theoretical Course of Painting Inspection |
ABRACO (Course Sector) |
10 |
b) Congresses, workshops, Seminars
|
Description |
Responsible Institute |
Score |
|
ICC INTERCORR WCO 2021 |
International Corrosion Council (ICC), ABRACO (Event Sector), Institute for Technological Research (IPT), World Corrosion Organization (WCO) |
10 |
|
SBPA 2021 – 8º Brazilian Seminar for Automotive Painting |
ABRACO (Event Sector) |
10 |
c) Minievents
|
Description |
Responsible Institute |
Score |
|
How to avoid waste in Industrial Painting |
ABRACO (Event Sector) |
5 |
Documentation submission
To request recertification using the structured credit method, the professionals should send the following documentations by e-mail (snqc@abraco.org.br) for analysis:
- the Form for requesting recertification (Exam or Structured Credit Method) duly completed and signed. In the latter, the professionals should indicate on the form the score requested for their recertification;
- the Conduct and Ethics code(RQ 004)completed and signed. In this case, the professional ratifies his agreement with the rules defined by the System;
- the Medical certificate of visual acuity, duly completed, according to the format defined by the System and valid for 6 months;
- the Term of Responsibilitycompleted and signed;
- the copy of the identification document with photo (ID, work card, national driver’s license, or passport);
- the copy of the Individual Taxpayer’s Registry (CPF). If the candidates CPF number appears on their identification document, a copy of the CPF will not be required;
- the copy of proof of educational background (diploma, course completion certificate or Class Council card). Declarations are not accepted;
- recent 3×4 photo (scanned);
- the copy of documents proving the minimum professional experience required in the specific qualification standard.
Note: all forms are available on the “Documents for download” page.
Guidelines for sending documentations
The documentations above should be sent to the following e-mail snqc@abraco.org.br. Please, pay attention to the following guidelines:
– one file per document (example: a qualifying exam application form file, a code of conduct and ethics file, a visual acuity certificate file, an identification document file, a proof of education file, a work card file + declaration , among others);
– documents should be properly completed, legible and in pdf format (except the 3×4 photo which can be sent in image format – jpg).
Note: we emphasize that the receipt of documentations for the Certification Sector should be done only by the following e-mail snqc@abraco.org.br.