TENNESSEE - RESULTS Oct 2010

[Ambrug20]

By the way, I knew the instrumentation test (I guess they call it "Controls") would be difficult, because they all are difficult, but I wasn't expecting some of the obscure topics. I work in nuclear power... what the hell do I know about off-gas flares in a refinery?
For anyone planning to take the controls exam next October, get yourself a copy of the ASME boiler and pressure code, as well as a copy of the ISA standards. Those are two books I didn't take but wish I had (it would sure help if there was a controls study guide).

Study Guide from ISA

I think they offer review classes as well.

In retrospect, I guess I was aware of their study guide before I took the test. Based on this description, I didn't think I needed it: "Topics in the book include process measurement and calibration, sizing process control elements, digital logic, analog signals, process safety and shutdown, industrial control networks, NEC and NFPA codes."

As it turns out, ASME and ISA standards are also on the test. I'm skeptical about whether that study guide goes into enough detail on those subjects, if it's even covered. If it is covered in the guide, they should mention it.

So I guess I misspoke... I was more interested in a reference manual, rather than a study guide.

For the test, I took an NEC, EE Reference Manual, ME Reference Manual, EIT Reference Manual, Fisher Controls Sizing Manual, and two instrumentation text books. I felt a little deficient after seeing the load of crap the civil people brought. Heh.

If I have to take it again, I'll take ASME and ISA codes too. But I still won't know squat about gas flares.

Update on October 2010 exam results

December 23, 2010

NCEES has begun releasing the October 2010 exam results to state licensing boards. The surveying exam results were released December 16. The FE exam results were released December 22. PE exam results will be released the last week of December.

http://ncees.org/About_NCEES/News/News_Pag...exam_scores.php

that what TN Board said

Results

NCEES releases results to the board 8–10 weeks after the exam. The board will then notify you of your exam result.

that's mean, that it could be few more weeks before we get the result! :waitwall: :mf_Flush: :waiting:

 

[SteveTennessee]

Update from Tennessee website.

EXAM SCORE NOTICE

The Fundamentals of Engineering exam scores and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam scores will be mailed the week of January 4, 2011.

Exam results will not be given out over the phone nor will they posted on the website.

If you have not received your exam result letter by January 14, 2011, you may call the Board office for instructions.

 

[Rob in TN]

Update from Tennessee website.
EXAM SCORE NOTICE

The Fundamentals of Engineering exam scores and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam scores will be mailed the week of January 4, 2011.

Exam results will not be given out over the phone nor will they posted on the website.

If you have not received your exam result letter by January 14, 2011, you may call the Board office for instructions.

They sure are not in any big hurry. I really want to know. It baffles me why they cannot get the results to us in a more efficient manner.

 

[scottandrews]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

 

[scottandrews]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

Just found out....I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[steveno_3]

lucky

 

[scottandrews]

lucky

lucky? maybe...I took it in April without any study time and didn't know how to use the calculator and missed it by two points or so....this time I studied

 

[Rob in TN]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

I live in Gallatin, and I did not receive a letter. Did you take the PE?

 

[SteveTennessee]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

I live in Gallatin, and I did not receive a letter. Did you take the PE?

No PE results yesterday in Donelson either.

 

[scottandrews]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

I live in Gallatin, and I did not receive a letter. Did you take the PE?

No, I was talking about the FE...sorry, all this time I thought this was for FE or PE

 

[goodal]

@asunw: I ask myself the same thing. I work in Fire Protection, and the higher ups at my company asked me to take it even though I think my mechanical PE (therm/fluids) would definitely cover fire sprinkler work. If I get the FPE then my expertise is less likely to be questioned. Also, there are some government jobs that require the FPE. And looking down the road, as far as jobs go, FPE is rarer and if I ever wanted to work in an A&E firm it might get be a good selling point that most don't have. If I get it, I'll be the only one at my work who is a double PE. But, I don't get another stamp or anything.

I work in an electrical/instrumentation design group. I took the instrumentation test in October, but if I didn't pass, I'll take the electrical power test in April. That's only because the I&C test is only offered once a year.

The lady at the TN board essentially told me I'd be crazy to take the electrical test if I pass the instrumentation test. Since they make no distinction, and as you say, you don't get two licenses, I guess it would only be bragging rights. Would you sign you name John Smith, PE PE?

People who work solely in fire protection want to see an FPE not just a mechanical engineer. The Fire Protection exam is completely different from the mechanical. A few exam topics like pipe flow and pumps are interchangeable. But, most others, like means of egress, building construction, life safety, and fire protection analysis are discipline specific. It's not just about bragging rights. It's two separate fields of engineering and by passing both I prove that I am competent in both as an engineer. I would sign my name most likely,

Jane Smith, PE

Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer

My firm is a mechanical consulating firm in west TN (about 25% of our work is fire protection) and i have never had anyone ask if we have a fire protection engineer. Do you work in a specialty field? I have my PE but have never considered the FPE because of the reasons already mentioned here.

 

[Rob in TN]

I can't get a hold of my wife to check the mail and see if I passed, but I know two friends here in Nashville have received their results and both failed. Check your mailboxes!

I live in Gallatin, and I did not receive a letter. Did you take the PE?

No, I was talking about the FE...sorry, all this time I thought this was for FE or PE

No worries. I was just making sure.

 

[birddog]

And TN continues to wait...and wait...and wait...

 

[birddog]

Is everyone holding their breath....There are no new comments for TN.

 

[LORMAR]

Is everyone holding their breath....There are no new comments for TN.

Too busy pacing the floor...

 

[SteveTennessee]

Guess we will wait another day!

 

[Ambrug20]

Guess we will wait another day!

We only could hope that TN Board send all the letters today. According they website it does not clear whether they send it today, tomorrow or Friday. It said, "the week of Jan.4"

Be patient, few more day. Hopefully by Saturday all of us know the result, unless somebody's letter come to the office on Saturday. That what happened to me last time. I had to wait till Monday to learn that I failed. But the bright side of it, i had one more HAPPY WEEKEND. :bananapowerslide:

 

[Rob in TN]

I have a good feeling about today. I believe those of us in the Nashville area will get our results. I will keep you posted as I will be going to my house to check the mail at lunch.

 

[birddog]

I have a good feeling about today. I believe those of us in the Nashville area will get our results. I will keep you posted as I will be going to my house to check the mail at lunch.

What time is lunch???

 

[laurissap]

@asunw: I ask myself the same thing. I work in Fire Protection, and the higher ups at my company asked me to take it even though I think my mechanical PE (therm/fluids) would definitely cover fire sprinkler work. If I get the FPE then my expertise is less likely to be questioned. Also, there are some government jobs that require the FPE. And looking down the road, as far as jobs go, FPE is rarer and if I ever wanted to work in an A&E firm it might get be a good selling point that most don't have. If I get it, I'll be the only one at my work who is a double PE. But, I don't get another stamp or anything.

I work in an electrical/instrumentation design group. I took the instrumentation test in October, but if I didn't pass, I'll take the electrical power test in April. That's only because the I&C test is only offered once a year.

The lady at the TN board essentially told me I'd be crazy to take the electrical test if I pass the instrumentation test. Since they make no distinction, and as you say, you don't get two licenses, I guess it would only be bragging rights. Would you sign you name John Smith, PE PE?

People who work solely in fire protection want to see an FPE not just a mechanical engineer. The Fire Protection exam is completely different from the mechanical. A few exam topics like pipe flow and pumps are interchangeable. But, most others, like means of egress, building construction, life safety, and fire protection analysis are discipline specific. It's not just about bragging rights. It's two separate fields of engineering and by passing both I prove that I am competent in both as an engineer. I would sign my name most likely,

Jane Smith, PE

Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer

My firm is a mechanical consulating firm in west TN (about 25% of our work is fire protection) and i have never had anyone ask if we have a fire protection engineer. Do you work in a specialty field? I have my PE but have never considered the FPE because of the reasons already mentioned here.

All I can say is, this is how it was presented to me, my company works solely in Fire Protection, and I was asked by the VP to take it, so I did. I do have a colleague and he is a double PE (mechanical/fire protection). So, in my limited experience (I've only worked at this company since getting my engineering degree) it didn't seem so odd. So I took the test.