Certifications

The Oregon ACES program has developed the BASIC course with input from amateur operators and Emergency Management staff and it is currently being taught.  

The ADVANCED course outline has been released for comment, and course development work is underway. 

These programs are reviewed against all other applicable programs in an effort to include content that covers existing material allowing the ACES program to meet or exceed other documented training levels. Our development team is a consortium of professional and volunteer Emcomm staff determined to develop a statewide training and certification program consistent with national recognition and based on demonstrating communication skills asked for by served agencies.

Future Courses

Technician Course – The training and certification is designed to document a technician for a team. This course is expected to involve sixteen (16) hours of classroom and/or online training and four (4) hours of practical evaluation where the technician must demonstrate the specific learning competencies outlined for the course. Successful completion of the Basic and Advanced courses will be a prerequisite.

Team Leader – The training and certification is designed to document a task force team leader. This course is expected to involve 16 hours of classroom and/or online training. Successful completion of the Basic and Advanced courses is a prerequisite.

Specific Courses – Individual courses may be reviewed and accredited for various levels of continuing education and certificates of completion will be issued for those passing the courses.