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The CPC Tradesman online examination is based on the CPC Tradesman Manual with a 70% minimum score and a two-hour completion window. Craftsman status requires 4,500 verified polishing experience hours, including defined task categories, with alternative verification for self-employed candidates. 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An appeal shall be directed to the CPC Certification subcommittee.  \nb) Appeals submitted to the CPC Certification subcommittee for consideration must be received in writing within 30 days of the date listed on the examination results report.  \nSection 6 Recertification  \na) Term of certification  \ni) Tradesman – 5 years from date of successful completion of Tradesman Examination.  \nii) Craftsman – 5 years from date of CPC verificati","cbCaiocXZKRjfSrt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiocXZKRjfSrt","pdf",146332,"English","# Certification Criteria\n## Tradesman and Craftsman Categories\n# Examination Criteria\n## Test content and scoring\n# Work Experience\n## Craftsman verification requirements\n# Reexamination Criteria\n## Retest timing and fees\n# Appeals Criteria\n## Submission deadline and purpose\n# Recertification\n## Certification term length\n# CPC Duties and Responsibilities","[{\"question\":\"What are the certification requirements for CPC Tradesman and CPC Craftsman?\",\"answer\":\"CPC Tradesman requires passing the online CPC Tradesman examination with a score of 70% or greater. 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