Source Tester Qualification Examination Schedule

Examinations are offered at most ETA commercial smoke school locations.
Please call to see if arrangements can be made.

Testing can also be conducted in your area or at your facility by a qualified proctor
Please contact ETA for details

Examinations may also be held at ETA's Raleigh, NC
offices upon request.

Please note: A minimum of 4 testers is required at some locations and
registrations MUST be in our office at least one week prior to any scheduled exams.

Upcoming scheduled exams

Panama City, FL ..............SES Conference
Group 1 exam .........Monday, March 8, 1:00 pm
Group 2 exam .........Monday, March 8, 3:00 pm
Group 3 exam .........Tuesday, March 9, 1:00 pm
Group 4 exam .........Tuesday, March 9, 3:00 pm
NOTE: PLEASE pre-register for the QSTI exams at the SES Conference by Wednesday, March 3 to avoid long lines & delays.

Valparaiso, IN .............Tuesday, March 9
Holiday Inn Express (map)..........6 pm 2 exams max per person

Raleigh, NC .........Tuesday, March 16
ETA Offices (3302 Anvil Pl) ..........9:30 am

Helena, MT ............Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Holiday Inn Express (map) .......6 pm, 2 exams max per person

Grand Rapids, MI ..............Tuesday, April 13
Best Western Grand Village (map) ...............6:00 pm (2 exams max per person)

Boston, MA ............Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Doubletree Milford (map) ...........6:00 pm (2 exams max per person)

THE SES ANNUAL MEETING

Examinations are often held at
Walt Smiths QSTI training programs.
Please contact Walt or ETA for details

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