High Power Certification Overview

 

Tripoli maintains a multi-level skill-based certification program for high-power rocketry Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications and the Tripoli Mentoring Program for junior members. High-power Certifications remain current while their membership dues are up to date.

See below for details about expiring membership and certification.

1 Level One Certification Level 1 certification, for those 18 and above, entails designing, launching, and recovering a rocket using certified HPR motors in the H to I impulse range. This unlocks access to H and I impulse class commercial hobby motors, fostering high-powered rocketry exploration.		2 Level Two Certification  Level 2 Certification is open to those with Level 1 certification. It involves a written exam, rocket launch, and recovery using J to L impulse motors. Only Level 1 certified members can take the Level 2 exam, which is a prerequisite for the certification flight.		3 Level Three Certification For Level 2-certified students and senior members, enabling launches of High Power Rockets with over 5120 newton-seconds impulse. Success requires Level 2 completion, electronic recovery proficiency, TAP-approved design, and a rocket launch in the M-O impulse range.
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M1 Tripoli Mentoring Program (ages 12 - 17) The Tripoli Mentoring Program (TMP) allows Tripoli Junior members to learn the skills of high-power rocket construction and launching in a safe and consistent environment with all high-power rocketry safety codes and legal restrictions.
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Certification Document Submission

 

Members and certifying authorities may submit a scan or photo of the signed Universal Certification Form via email. Email the completed certification form to; certifications@tripoli.org.

Reciprocity of Certification Levels

 

Tripoli members may submit copies of evidence of certification from another organization such as NAR, CAR and UKRA to Tripoli HQ (hq@tripoli.org), requesting that their Tripoli certification be updated accordingly.

TRA	CAR	NAR	UKRA
	Level 1
Level 1	Level 2	Level 1	Level 1
Level 2	Level 3	Level 2	Level 2
Level 3	Level 4	Level 3	Level 3
Note: CAR L1 allows for 'H' motors; CAR L2 allows for 'I' motors.

Certification and Expired Membership

Membership Expiration and Certification Levels:

• Expired members' certifications will reset to Level 0 if they have been expired for 60 months.
  
  
• Members holding Level 1 certification can retain their certification level if they renew within 60 months.
  
  
• Members holding Level 2 or Level 3 certifications can retain their previous level if they renew within 24 months. If they renew after 24 months but before 60 months, they must retake the written examination before their previous certification level is reinstated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can administer the certification process?

• Prefects, members of the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), or a member of the Board of DIrectors can witness flights and administer examinations for Level 1, Level 2, and Tripoli Mentoring Program certifications.
  
  
• Only TAP Members can approve Level 3 project proposals, witness construction progress, and administer Level 3 certification flights.

Can I get Level 1 certified if I am under 18 years of age?

• No, per Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rules and Tripoli Bylaws, you must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for Level 1 certification.

Why hasn’t my certification level updated on my profile?

• For Level 1 certifications, email a picture of the completed and signed Universal Certification Form with a valid Prefect, TAP, or Board of Directors' signature to certification@tripoli.org.
  
  
• For Level 2 certifications, email a picture of the completed and signed Universal Certification Form, with test scores written in and signed by the test administrator, to certification@tripoli.org.
  
  
• For Level 3 certifications, email a picture of the signed Universal Certification Form, signed by a TAP member, to certification@tripoli.org.
  
  
• For any of the levels if your membership has lapsed, you must renew it for your certification level to be active.

What do I need to do to get my NAR certification level transferred to Tripoli?

• Email a copy of your NAR card showing your current membership status and NAR certification level to hq@tripoli.org