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Essential Safety IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve Essential credentials to all students in the program. Credentials on the essential list are included based on the following criteria:
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| OSHA 10 General Industry | OSHA |
| S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention | S/P2 |
Essential Industry IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Program Credentials.
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry Level Certification | ASE |
| EPA 6H Rule Certification | EPA |
Supplemental IRC(s)
Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials. Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:
- Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards
- Must be attainable for students in the program who master the competencies outlined in the relevant Career Technical Education Framework such as an advanced/stacked credential above the essentials
- May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| I-CAR certifications - Non-Structural Pro-Level 1, | Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) |
| I-CAR certifications - Refinishing Pro-Level 1 | Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) |
| SNAP ON Certification | NC3 |
| American Lift Institute Certification | American Lift Institute |
| I-CAR certifications - WCS03 MIG Welding certification, | Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) |
| I-CAR certifications – Estimating | Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) |
| ASE entry-level Refrigerant Certification, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE entry-level certification in Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE entry-level certification in Painting and Refinishing | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Automobile Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE entry-level certification in Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Certified Auto Glass Technician, | Auto Glass Safety Council |
| Certified Auto Glass Qualified Technician, | Auto Glass Safety Council |
| Certified Auto Glass Master, | Auto Glass Safety Council |
| Rebuilder Specialist | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association |
| Ambulance Technician Level I, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Ambulance Technician Level II, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Ambulance Technician Level III, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level I, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level II, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level III, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| ARFF Technician Level I, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| ARFF Technician Level II, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| ARFF Technician Level III, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician, | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Electric Vehicle Technician, | ETA International |
| Level I Machine Lubrication Technician, | International Council for Machinery Lubrication |
| Level II Machine Lubrication Technician, | International Council for Machinery Lubrication |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society |
| Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Master Truck Equipment Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE Transit Bus Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Master Transit Bus Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE Truck Equipment Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE Parts Specialist Certification, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Diesel Engines (MIL2) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Drive Train (MIL3) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5), | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6), | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (MIL8), | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Master Medium/Heavy Truck Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (Test G1 | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE School Bus Technician, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician), | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist, | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers |