Have questions?
Find below the answers to our frequently asked questions:
- As a current examiner, do I need an additional certification to run the new course and assessment? Everyone with a valid EFNARC Examiner certificate will be able to perform the new training and assessment, meaning there is no additional certification required for current examiners.
Simulators
- Who are the official VR simulator providers? The official VR simulator providers approved by EFNARC are Edvirt and Normet.
- How do I arrange the simulator training as part of my course? Please contact the EFNARC secretary or any of the official simulator providers for further information.
- Do I need to take care of the simulator training myself? EFNARC examiners can get trained to arrange the simulator training, or have the simulator providers send trainers.
- Can I get trained to take care of the simulator training myself? The first time EFNARC examiners arrange a simulator training, you will need trainers to assist in-situ, or remotely. After that you will have the skills to use the simulator in any successive training.
- What are the physical requirements to set up the simulator training? The minimum requirements in terms of space and equipment are quite simple. Apart from electricity, a regular 2x2m office space (per simulator) with a projector screen is all that is needed. The simulator providers can arrange for the projector screen if required.
- What cost is involved with the simulator training? Multiple factors (number of participants, need of training personnel, location etc.) affect the cost of the simulator training, so the simulator providers will provide an estimate on a case-by-case basis.
Practical session
- What is involved in the practical session? The Examiner must conduct a practical session using a robotic spraying equipment and sprayed concrete with a commonly used mix design. Each attendee shall spray a test panel or a surface of min. 1,0 m3 of sprayed concrete. The test panel needs to comply with EN 14488-1, or other applicable local standards.
Certification
- How do the attendees of my course receive the certification? The Examiner notifies EFNARC once the attendees have proven completion of all modules, and EFNARC will thereafter send the certificates to the Examiner. The Examiner sends the certificates to the attendees.
- What cost is involved with the certification process? From EFNARC side, the certification process involves a 150-EUR administration fee.
- What is included in the Nozzle Operator Administration fee?
- All administrative costs on the part of EFNARC, such as course registration, being added to the attendees’ database, the online theory exam and the certificate itself. As an examiner, you might apply fees for your services.
- What happens if the attendee does not pass the course or decides not to apply for the certificate, will the Nozzle Operator Administration fee be refunded?
- No, the administration will not be refunded.
- What is the validity time of the certification? The New Nozzle Operator Certificate is valid for five 5 years.
- How can I pay for certificates and renewals? The Examiner charges the attendees for the course and all certificate fees. Alternatively, you can have the attendees pay for the certificates directly online by sending them this payment link.
Bear in mind that payment is now handled online via credit card and no longer via invoicing.
Costs and pricing
- What cost is involved with the simulators? Multiple factors (number of participants, location etc.) affect the cost of the simulator training, so the simulator providers will provide an estimate on a case-by-case basis.
- What cost is involved with the certification process? From EFNARC side, the certification process involves a 150-EUR administration fee.
- What is the price I need to charge the attendees? Examiners are free to set their own pricing.
