CRM/Nuclear Specialist Application

Applying for the Examinations

Prospective Candidates must complete and submit application with acceptable professional work experience. Once approved, candidates will receive an email with instructions on how to register to take the exam and pay a non-refundable fee of $125.00 USD online during registration.

Note that the official language of the application form and all supporting documentation is English.

Qualifications

The qualifications for applying for the Nuclear Specialist are as follows:

  • Be a current NIRMA member.
  • Be recognized by the ICRM as a Certified Records Manager (CRM) or as a Certified Records Analyst (CRA) in good standing.
  • Have a total of 4 years of nuclear-related professional information management experience as of the application date in any of the following nuclear field environments: Nuclear Utility, Production Facility, Waste Management Facility, Government Research Facility, NRC/DOE.

Qualifying Categories

Qualifying experience categories include the following:

  • Management of Records/Information Management Program
  • Records Creation/Control
  • Active Records Systems
  • Inactive Records Systems
  • Records Appraisal/Scheduling/ Retention/Disposition
  • Technology

Application Process

Applicants should complete the online application. Please be sure to select the Specialty - Application for Nuclear Specialist.

Limits of ICRM Responsibility

In the event the ICRM cannot or does not render a decision on an application in time for a scheduled exam, the ICRM’s liability is limited to providing an extension of time for the applicant to submit acceptable material.  Such an extension shall be at no additional charge to the applicant.

Appeals

A decision by the ICRM is final unless formal written appeal procedures are followed. An appeal can be filed by any unapproved applicant by addressing a letter requesting such an appeal to the Appellate Process Committee of the Institute.

Questions?

Any questions should be forwarded the ICRM Administrative Office at admin@icrm.org.