Pump System Certification (PSC) - Level 1: Exam Prep

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Training Program Overview:

The PSC- Level 1 exam prep provides an overview of each certification domain along with a domain challenge. Full length sample exams with explained answers to help prepare you for the certification exam are provided. This product supports your pathway to PSC - Level 1 Certification by reviewing each domain and providing realistic practice exam questions. Training for each domain is not provided. If you are looking for training in addition to exam preparation, you can find that HERE.  

Certification preparation for PSC - Level 1:
  1. Knowledge challenge for each domain, which are geared towards certification exam type questions with explained answers following completion.
  2. Two (2) 70-question sample certification exams that can be taken an unlimited number of times with explained answers following completion. 
  3. One (1) 140-question sample certification exam that combines the two shorter exams for those who desire to take a longer preparation exam.

Learning Level: Basic

This course is designed for individuals who have taken the pump system level 1 training or have the requisite knowledge and are looking to prepare for the PSC - Level certification exam.

Audience: 

This course is appropriate for those looking to achieve their PSC - Level 1 Certification. This includes engineers, sales, applications, operators, technicians and maintenance personnel. Prior to taking this certification exam preparatory course, it is recommended that new engineers or those without a technical degree have knowledge of the topics or take the Introductory Pump & System |On-Demand Training Course and pump system level 1 training prior to taking this certification preparation. Knowledge of basic algebra is required to complete related pump system calculations. 

What is a Pump System Certification Level 1?

Visit www.pumps.org/psc for full details on PSC - Level 1. In short, this certification indicates that an individual understands the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of positive displacement and rotodynamic pumps and systems. Level 1 certified individuals should have the fundamental knowledge of basic pump industry calculations and tools, different liquid properties and be able to analyze their interactions with equipment and a system to make informed pump hydraulic selections. The candidate should be able to collaborate with professionals to identify equipment type, acceptable pump performance, installation and operational is-sues, and energy optimization opportunities.

This training specifically covers the knowledge domains included in the PSC - Level 1 Certification Examination with the goal of preparing individuals for the certification exam as outlined in HI 41.8 Program Guideline for Pump System Certification. However, this training overview is developed by HI University, which is separate from the Hydraulic Institute certification committee that developed the PSC - Level 1 Certification Exam and the developers did not have access to the certification committee or the certification exam. 

Knowledge Domains:

  • Domain 1: Introduction to Pumps
  • Domain 2: Pump Performance Curves and Power Consumption
  • Domain 3: Pump Systems 
  • Domain 4: Rotodynamic Pump Designs and Types
  • Domain 5: Positive Displacement Pump Designs and Types
  • Domain 6: Pump Components and Accessories
  • Domain 7: Drivers and Drives
  • Domain 8: System Design Considerations
  • Domain 9: Varying the Pump Operating Point
  • Domain 10: Pump Selection and Specification
  • Domain 11: Testing
  • Domain 12: Pump Installation, Commissioning, and Startup
  • Domain 13: Maintenance
  • Domain 14: Troubleshooting
  • Domain 15: Pump System Optimization and Analysis
  • Domain 16: Markets and Applications

Course Materials Included:

  • Domain overviews
  • Knowledge challenge for each domain, with explained answers following completion
  • Full length sample certification exams, with explained answers following completion

Continuing Education Credit(s):

Upon the successful completion of this On-Demand Training section you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 20 PDHs | 2 CEUs | 20 CONTACT HOURs

* Note 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours

SKU: OD-PSC1-P

Outline:
Pump System Certification (PSC) - Level 1 Overview
Domain 1: Introduction to Pumps 
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 2: Pump Performance Curves and Power Consumption  
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 3: Pump Systems
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 4: Rotodynamic Pump Designs and Types 
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 5: Positive Displacement Pump Designs and Types
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 6: Drivers and Drives

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 7: Drivers and Drives 
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge
Domain 8: System Design Considerations
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 9: Varying and Pump Operating Point 
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 10: Pump Selection & Specification 

  • Overview 
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 11: Testing 

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 12: Pump Installation, Commissioning and Startup

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 13: Maintenance

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Domain 14: Troubleshooting
  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 15: Pump System Optimization and Analysis

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.

Domain 16: Markets and Applications 

  • Overview
  • Domain knowledge challenge.
Full Length Sample Certification Exam
  • Sample test 1 - 70 Questions
  • Sample test 2 - 70 Questions
  • Sample test 3 - Combined 140 Questions

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PSC - 1 Certification Overview
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  5 minutes  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  5 minutes  |   Closed captions available This component provides an overview of the PSC-1 certification domains. Please note the Sample Exam is available at the end of these training modules, which can be taken at any time during the course of this training.
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Equation Reference Sheet
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Open to download resource. Download this to use for Domain Challenges and Sample Tests
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Knowledge Domain 1
Overview Domain 1: Introduction to Pumps
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available This short component provides an overview of the primary topics within the domain and additional references.
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Acknowledgement for PSC Domain Challenges
Agree to terms to continue.
Agree to terms to continue. Disclaimer for the Domain Challenges.
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Domain 1 - Challenge
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
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Knowledge Domain 2
Overview Domain 2: Pump Performance Curves and Power consumption
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 2 Challenge
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 2 - Pump Performance Curves and Power Consumption
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Knowledge Domain 3
Overview Domain 3: Pump Systems
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 3 Challenge
12 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  10/12 points to pass
12 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  10/12 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 3 - Pump Systems.
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Knowledge Domain 4
Overview: Domain 4 - Rotodynamic Pump Designs and Types
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 4 Challenge
14 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  11/14 points to pass
14 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  11/14 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 4 - Rotodynamic Pump Designs and Types
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Knowledge Domain 5
Overview- Domain 5- Positive Displacement Pump Designs and Types
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 5 Challenge
9 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
9 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 5 - Positive Displacement Pump Designs and Types.
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Knowledge Domain 6
Overview- Domain 6 - Pump Components and Accessories
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 6 Challenge
7 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass
7 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 6 - Pump Components and Accessories
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Knowledge Domain 7
Overview- Domain 7 - Drivers and Drives
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 7 Challenge
7 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass
7 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 7 - Drivers and Drives
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Knowledge Domain 8
Overview- Domain 8 -System Design Considerations
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 8 Challenge
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 8 - System Design Considerations
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Knowledge Domain 9
Overview- Domain 9 : Varying the Pump Operating Point
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 9 Challenge
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 9 - Varying the Pump Operating Point.
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Knowledge Domain 10
Overview- Domain 10 :Pump Selection and Specification
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 10 Challenge
4 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  3/4 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 10 - Pump Selection and Specification
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Knowledge Domain 11
Overview- Domain 11 :Testing
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 11 Challenge
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 11 - Pump Testing.
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Knowledge Domain 12
Overview- Domain 12 :Pump Installation, Commissioning, and Startup
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 12 Challenge
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 12 - Pump Installation, Commissioning, and Startup
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Knowledge Domain 13
Overview- Domain 13: Maintenance
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 13 Challenge
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 13 - Maintenance
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Knowledge Domain 14
Overview- Domain 14 : Troubleshooting
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 14 Challenge
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 14 - Troubleshooting
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Knowledge Domain 15
Overview- Domain 15 :Pump System Optimization and Analysis
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 15 Challenge
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 15 - Pump System Optimization & Analysis.
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Knowledge Domain 16
Overview- Domain 16 : Markets and Applications
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 08/15/2024  |  1 minute  |   Closed captions available
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Domain - 16 Challenge
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  2/3 points to pass This quiz covers sample test questions for PSC Domain 16 -Markets & Applications.
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Conclusion
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Sample Test
Sample Certifiation Exam 1 - 70 Questions - untimed - Randomized - Unlimited attempts
70 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  47/70 points to pass
70 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  47/70 points to pass Untimed - 70 question sample exam - Covering 16 domains in order within the PSC Level 1 Certification.
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Sample Certifiation Exam 2 - 70 Questions - Timed (1:45) - Randomized - Unlimited Attempts
70 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  105 minute limit  |  47/70 points to pass
70 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  105 minute limit  |  47/70 points to pass Timed (1:45) - 70-question sample exam covering all 16 domains within the PSC Level 1 Certification.
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Sample Certifiation Exam 3 - Full 140 Questions - Timed (3:30) - Not randomized - Unlimited attempts
140 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  210 minute limit  |  93/140 points to pass
140 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  210 minute limit  |  93/140 points to pass This combines sample exams 1 and 2 into a 140 question sample exam - Questions are not randomized in this option
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Conclusion, Survey & Certificate
PSC On-Demand Training Survey
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Certificate
4.00 PDH credits  |  Certificate available
4.00 PDH credits  |  Certificate available Access the Certificate of Completion after completing the Training Survey.
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