Dr. Leane Skinner Dr. Elisha Wohleb September 27, 2013 Innovation in Career and Technical Education through Industry Credentialing Dr. Leane Skinner Dr. Elisha Wohleb September 27, 2013

Industry Credentials A “pathway” examination that leads to a completed industry certification Can be earned before high school graduation May lead to entry-level jobs immediately after high school Represent the mastery of one or more skill sets

Credentialing Timeline 1980s Industry demanded a degree Academically strong but lacked practical skill 1990s Industry developed certification programs 2000s Industry is demanding a mix of academic skills and industry certifications

Industry Credentials Why Credential? Verified Credit Option for CTE Courses Explores Critical Job Roles and Skill Sets Builds Student’s Self-Esteem and Confidence Credentials are Predictors of Success Improves CTE Programs Identifies Extended Career Pathways for Students Meets the Needs of a Skilled Workforce Builds Student Resumes Acts as Professional Development for Teachers State and Local Support for Credentialing Over 100 industry certification training and testing sessions have been conducted (as of January 2008) by the Office of Career and Technical Education with 2,907 Virginia CTE teachers participating; 2,244 teachers passed one or more credentialing exams. Seventy percent of Career and Technical Education teachers in Virginia have passed at least one industry certification or licensure examination.

Areas of Industry Credentialing Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Business, Management, and Administration Education and Training Information Technology Finance Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, and Service STEM Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Industry Credentialing Tests NOCTI tests designed to measure an individual's knowledge of basic processes including the identification and use of terminology and tools tests can be used for secondary or postsecondary education as well as business and industry applications. Work Force Ready provides assessments for Career and Technical Education that are supported by industry, education and policy leaders Part of SkillsUSA

Industry Credentialing Tests NCCER Complete series of entry- and journey-level written assessments as part National Craft Assessment and Certification Program (NCACP). These assessments evaluate the knowledge of an individual in a specific craft area. AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment The Pre-PAC program develops pre-professional assessments and industry-recognized certifications for areas of family and consumer sciences

Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources Industry Credentials OSHA 10 hour NOCTI -Agriculture Mechanics -Building Construction Occupations -Carpentry -Construction -Small Engine Technology Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician Artificial Insemination Technical -Agricultural Technology -Animal Systems -Agricultural Biotechnology -Production Agriculture -Floriculture -Floriculture – Greenhouse -Horticulture – Landscaping -Horticulture – Olericulture and Pomology -Forest Products and Processing Setting of Landscape Plants Permit Landscape Design Permit Tree Surgery Permit Hunter Education Certification Internet Computing Core Certification

Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources Hunter Education Certification Certificate is permanent and allows you to legally purchase a hunting license in Alabama Assessment includes: Introduction to Hunter Education Know your firearm equipment Basic Shooting Skills Basic Hunting Skills Primitive Hunting Equipment and Techniques Be a Safe Hunter Be a Responsible and Ethical Hunter Preparation and Survival Skills Understanding Wildlife

Architecture and Construction Industry Credentials NOCTI -Architectural Drafting, Technical Drafting -Electrical Construction, Electrical Occupations Work Force Ready -Technical Drafting, Architectural -Cabinetmaking -Masonry -Residential Wiring OSHA NCCER Construction Masonry- Block, Construction Masonry- Brick, Construction Masonry- Stone -Welding -Plumbing -HVAC, HV AC/R American Welding Society -HC AV and Refrigeration

Architecture and Construction American Welding Society Welding Processes Soldering Heat Control & Metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steel) Procedure and Welder Qualifications Mechanical Test and Properties Weld Examination Welding Inspection and Flaws Welding Performance NDE Definitions and Terminology Utilization of Specification and Drawings Symbols - Welding and NDE Test Methods - NDE Materials and Design Reports and Records Fabrication Duties and Responsibilities Inspection Safety Qualification Destructive Tests Cutting Brazing

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Industry Credentials Print Ed NOCTI -Graphic Communications Technology PrintED – SkillsUSA Co-brand – Graphic Communcations Certified Broadcast Technologist -Television Production -Advertising and Design Work Force Ready -Television Video Production -Photography -3D Visualization and Animation Adobe Certified Associate Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Adobe PageMaker Certification Certified Internet Webmaster Application Developer Associate Certification Certified Internet Webmaster E- Commerce Enterprise Developer Internetworking Professional Internet and Computing Core Certification

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Adobe Certification Photoshop 7.0, Certified Associate, PageMaker Certification by Adobe is recognized as an industry asset—an immediate way to communicate your knowledge and gain advanced skills.

Business, Management, and Administration Industry Credentials Alabama Career Readiness Certification (Co-Op) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ASK Institute – Fundamental Business Concepts Internet Computing Core Certification

Business, Management, and Administration Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification in Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote Certifications display mastery of skills needed to properly operate each Microsoft Office program

Education and Training Industry Credentials AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment Education Fundamentals NOCTI -Education and Training -Early Childhood Care and Education -Early Childhood Education -Education Fundamentals

Education and Training NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic Assessment includes: 3 Hours, 193 Questions Health and Safety Professionalism Cognitive Development Classroom Organization and Arrangement Language Development and Communication Creativity Physical Development Diversity in the Classroom Social and Emotional Development Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Community and Family Relationships Positive Guidance Techniques and Reinforcement Observation, Documentation, and Assessment

Information Technology Industry Credentials A+ Cisco Certified Entry Network Technican Cisco Certified Network Associate -CCNA -Routing and Switching -WAN Switching Cisco Network Administrator Citrix Certified Network Associate Computer Service Specialist Fiber Optics Installer Certification HTI + Home Technology Integration i-Net+ Certification Linux + Linux Operating System Microsoft Certified Technician Specialist (MCTS) Apple Certified Technical Coordinator Certified Computer Service Technician Certified Network Computer Certified Novell Administrator Certified Novell Engineer Network+ Work Force Ready – Internetworking, Computer Maintenance Technology Microsoft Certified Database Administrator MySQL Oracle Certified Associate

Information Technology Industry Credentials Continued Architect for JAVA Technology JAVA 2 Platform Developer for JAVA Platform JAVA 2 JAVA Fundamentals JAVA Programmer Certification JAVA Script JAVA-EJB 2.0 Microsoft Certified Applications Developer Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 Engineer + Internet Engineer, Applications Developer, Solutions Developer Adobe -Certified Expert -Certified Associate -PageMaker Certification -PhotoShop 7.0

Information Technology Cisco Certified Network Associate Assessment includes: LAN and WAN design IP Addressing Routers and Routing Protocol VLAN Network Security and Management Remains valid for 3 years

Finance Industry Credentials C3 Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Rating: Accounting Principles Test or Brainbench Bookkeeping Brainbench -Investment Concepts Expert Rating: Retain Banking Awareness and Terminology A*S*K* Institute – Concepts for Finance

Finance Brainbench Investment Concepts Measures knowledge of personal investment. Assessment includes: Annuities Organization of Funds Basics Retirement Bonds Stocks Mutual Funds Options http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=112

Health Science Industry Credentials Certificates of Mastery, NCHSE OK Career Tech Test Center, CPR CPR Advanced Health Science Certificate Athletic Training Student Aide, CPR Certified Medial Assistant, CPR First Aid, CPR, AED, First Responder, Basic EMT OSHA 10 Hour Certification Certified Surgical Technician, ARCEST EMT Basic, AL Dept. of Public Health Certified Pharmacy Technician Sports Safety Trainer NOCTI -Medical Assisting, Health Assisting, Home Health Aide -Animal Systems, Veterinary Technician, American Veterinary Medical Association -Animal Systems -Diagnostic Services, CPR -Health Infomatics

Health Science CPR (Red Cross) Give you the skills to save a life Align with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs Course Options: First Aid CPR/AED Review Challenge First Aid: Learn how to respond to common first aid emergencies, including burns; cuts; head, neck and back injuries and more. Pediatric option available. CPR/AED Learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Adult and infant/child CPR options available. Review Renew your First Aid/CPR/AED certification in an abbreviated class session. Current certification is required. Challenge Prepare on you own and demonstrate skill competency in front of a Red Cross instructor. Current certification is not required.

Hospitality and Tourism Industry Credentials ServSafe NOCTI -Commercial Foods -Culinary Arts Prep Cook Level I Level 2 AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment Culinary Arts ProStart-Foundation of Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts NOCTI – Hospitality Management -Food and Beverage -Lodging

Hospitality and Tourism ServSafe (Food Handler Program) Assessment includes: Basic Food Safety Personal Hygiene Cross-contamination and Allergens Time and Temperature Cleaning and Sanitation Approximately 60 to 90 minutes

Human Services Industry Credentials ServSafe AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment -Food Science Fundamentals -Broad Field FACS -Nutrition, Food, and Wellness -Early Childhood Education NOCTI – Early Childhood Care and Education -Family and Community Services -Housing and Furnishings -Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel -Personal and Family Finance -Interior Design Fundamentals NOCTI -Cosmetology -Nail Specialty Cosmetology Licensure

Human Services NOCTI Cosmetology Assessment includes: Safety and Sanitation Scientific Concepts Salon Related Business Skills Physical Services Chemical Services Hair Designing 3 Hours, 164 Questions

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Industry Credentials NOCTI -Protective Services -Criminal Justice American Red Cross -First Aid Firefighter I Basic Wild and Firefighter Training Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certified Fire Protection Specialist Inspection and Test of Water-Based Systems I

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security NOCTI Protective Services Assessment includes: Public Safety Law Enforcement Fire Fighting Emergency Medical Services Career Development Homeland Security 3 Hours, 172 Questions

Manufacturing Industry Credentials NCCER NOTCI -Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -Precision Machining -Electronics, Electronic Technology Work Force Ready -CNC Milling and Turning Technology -Electronics Application and Technology, Robotics OSHA NIMS

Manufacturing NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) Types of assessments: Standards-based Performance + Knowledge Used by companies as basis for recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion Serve as performance assessment https://www.nims-skills.org/web/nims/6

Marketing, Sales and Service Industry Credentials Internet and Computing Core Certification Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) A*S*K* Institute -Fundamentals Marketing Concepts -Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management

Manufacturing Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Provides students and job-seekers with the skills needed to succeed in fields requiring computer knowledge Assessment includes: Computing Fundamentals Key Applications Living Online

STEM Industry Credentials NOCTI -Pre-Engineering, Engineering Technology Work Force Ready -Engineering Technology

STEM Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology Assessment includes: Overview of Engineering Design Process/Problem Solving Manufacturing Assembly and Fabrication Materials Communication and Teamwork Safety Engineering Systems 3 Hours, 202 Questions

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Industry Credentials ASE NOCTI -Automotive Technology Standard, Automotive Technology Core -Collision Repair Technology, Collision Repair & Refinish Technology -Diesel Engine Technology OSHA Work Force Ready -Aviation Maintenance -Marine Service Technology -Power Equipment Technology ASE-AYES-SkillsUSA Co-brand -Automotive Refinishing, Collision Repair -Diesel Engines and Electronic Systems

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Work Force Ready – Aviation Maintenance Assessment includes: Maintain wood structures Apply knowledge of communication and navigation systems Maintain aircraft covering Maintain aircraft finishes Apply knowledge of aircraft fuel systems Maintain sheet metal and nonmetallic structures Apply knowledge of aircraft electrical systems Demonstrate ability in aviation welding Apply knowledge of position and warning systems Demonstrate knowledge of assembly and rigging Apply knowledge of ice and rain control systems Apply knowledge of airframe inspection Apply knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems Apply knowledge of fire protection systems Demonstrate knowledge of job related safety requirements Apply knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems Ability to apply knowledge of cabin atmosphere control systems Apply knowledge of aircraft instrument systems to FAA power plant and airframe competencies

The Certification Journey at Auburn 2002 Became an approved Microsoft Office Testing Center Exams optional for initial teacher certification students 2006 The unthinkable Exams required for all initial teacher certification students 2008-2013 Continuous Research – Pre and Post Survey

Our Role Promote Awareness Of Industry Certification To Students, Teachers, Administrators, Parents, And Community Advise Students Develop Sequential Curriculum Offer Program Minor Communicate The Potential For Industry Certification To Add Value To Student Marketability And Advancement In The Workplace Monitor Changes

Research In a study at Auburn in 2002, only 9.8% of Alabama Business Educators held any type of industry certification. In a study at Auburn in 2005, pre-service business educators who had taken certification exams agreed that industry certification offers many benefits, including increased confidence. Teachers who have more confidence with computer skills can concentrate on teaching the application of the software rather than just specific “click” skills. Respondents strongly agreed (M = 3.47, Scale 1-4) that business educators with industry certification should receive additional compensation.

Demand for Graduates Employers seek program graduates with industry certification Research Conducted at Auburn University: 2012 96% of employers surveyed indicated they would like for their employees to take and pass industry certification exams (i.e. IC3, MOS) 91% of employers surveyed indicated that having industry certification will give applicants an advantage in the interview process 94% of employers surveyed indicated that having industry certification increases confidence in computer applications

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