Source Tester Qualification Examination Programs

Eastern Technical Associates has served as the Source Evaluation Society’s designated paper examination provider from 2003-2025 for individuals and team leaders using U.S. EPA Source Test Methods. Questions and answers used in the exams are provided and approved by the Source Evaluation Society.

SES Mission Statement for the QSTI/QSTO Exam Program

The goal of the SES Source Tester Qualification Examination and Abilities Assessment is to determine whether the candidate demonstrates knowledge and the ability to apply source testing methods, fundamental engineering, and chemistry principles in a manner consistent with that of a field lest team leader.

In addition to thorough and practical knowledge of source testing methods, those principles include an understanding of elementary physical gas laws and chemistry, basics of safety and hazardous materials handling, and primary theories of source testing (e.g., isokinetic and proportional sampling).

The candidate is expected to exemplify and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct. not only during the exam process. but also in representing SES as a QSTI or QSTO.

Testing Links

Eastern Technical Associates is proud to have been the Source Evaluation Society ‘s designated QSTI/QSTO paper examination provider. Paper Examinations are no longer provided. Please visit The SES Website to explore the LOP (live online proctor) Examinations.

Please follow the links and contact information below for more details on the QSTI/QSTO Exams.