EXAM PREPARATION
Prepare With Confidence.
Build your understanding of the SEFA standards and laboratory construction topics covered by the Casework One SEFA-Based Certification Exam.
How to Prepare
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01 — REVIEW THE STANDARDS
VIEW SEFA STANDARDSReview the current SEFA Standards directly from SEFA to build your understanding of the laboratory construction topics covered by the certification exam.
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02 — PRACTICE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Use certification-style practice questions to strengthen your understanding and identify areas that may need additional review.
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03 — PREPARE FOR EXAM DAY
Become familiar with the 175-question exam format, testing time, scheduled breaks, and passing requirements.
Know What to Expect
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175
QUESTIONS
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210 MIN
TESTING TIME
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2 × 10 MIN
SCHEDULED BREAKS
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75%
PASSING SCORE
What the Exam Covers
SEFA 1 — Laboratory Fume Hoods
Review key concepts related to laboratory fume hood performance, design considerations, testing, and safe application.
SEFA 2 — Installation Standard
Review key concepts related to laboratory casework installation, coordination, field conditions, and installation practices.
SEFA 3 — Work Surfaces
Review key concepts related to laboratory work surface materials, performance characteristics, selection, testing, and application.
SEFA 4 — Glossary of Terms
Review important terminology and definitions used throughout laboratory planning, casework, equipment, and SEFA standards.
SEFA 5 — Scope of Work
Review key concepts related to project scope, responsibilities, coordination, and requirements for laboratory casework and related work.
SEFA 7 — Laboratory Grade Fixtures
Review key concepts related to laboratory service fixtures, performance requirements, materials, testing, and application.
SEFA 8-M — Metal Casework
Review key concepts related to metal laboratory casework construction, materials, performance, testing, and application.
SEFA 8-PH — Phenolic Casework
Review key concepts related to phenolic laboratory casework construction, materials, performance, testing, and application.
SEFA 8-PL — Plastic Laminate Casework
Review key concepts related to plastic laminate laboratory casework construction, materials, performance, and application.
SEFA 8-P — Polypropylene Casework
Review key concepts related to polypropylene laboratory casework construction, performance characteristics, and appropriate applications.
SEFA 8-W — Wood Casework
Review key concepts related to wood laboratory casework construction, materials, performance, testing, and application.
SEFA 9 — Ductless Enclosures
Review key concepts related to ductless laboratory enclosures, filtration, performance, testing, and appropriate applications.
SEFA 10 — Adaptable Systems
Review key concepts related to adaptable laboratory systems, flexibility, configuration, performance, and application.
SEFA 11 — Liquid Chemical Storage
Review key concepts related to laboratory liquid chemical storage, cabinet design, performance, testing, and safe application.
SEFA 12 — Lab Grade Seating
Review key concepts related to laboratory-grade seating, construction, performance requirements, testing, and application.
SEFA 13 — Vertical Exhausting Laminar Flow
Review key concepts related to vertical exhausting laminar flow equipment, performance, testing, and laboratory applications.
FROM CERTIFICATION TO CAREER
Get Certified. Get Connected.
Students and recent graduates who earn the Casework One SEFA-Based Certification can join the Casework One professional community and opt in to be considered for internship and entry-level career opportunities shared by participating laboratory industry companies.
Build industry connections and gain exposure to potential opportunities in laboratory design, estimating, project management, casework, manufacturing, and related fields.
Participation does not guarantee an internship or employment. Opportunities and candidate selection are determined by participating companies.