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Essential Safety IRC(s)
For this program area, students must (1) be prepared to take and (2) be provided with an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Safety Credentials.
| Credential | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA |
Essential Industry IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare all students in the program to take, and (2) provide an opportunity for them to achieve, at least one essential credential.
- 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.
| Credential | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Safety and Health eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) |
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.
| Credential | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | ||
| PetTech | ||
| Certified Pet Groomer (CPG) | National Dog Groomers Association of America | X |
| National Dog Groomers Association of America | X | |
| AKC Professional Groomer | American Kennel Club | X |
| AKC Master Groomer | American Kennel Club | X |
| American Kennel Club | X | |
| American Kennel Club | X | |
| National Cat Groomers Institute of America (NCGIA) | X | |
| Certified Master Groomer | International Professional Groomers, Inc. (IPG) | X |
| Certified Cat Groomer (CCG) | International Professional Groomers, Inc. (IPG) | X |
| International Professional Groomers, Inc. (IPG) | X | |
| Certified Master Pet Sylist | International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) | X |
| Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers | ||
| Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers | X | |
| The Academy for Dog Trainers | X | |
| Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) | ||
| American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | X | |
| American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | X | |
| American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | X | |
| Certified Horsemanship Association | X | |
| Certified Horsemanship Association | ||
| Certified Horsemanship Association | ||
| Certified Horsemanship Association | ||
| Path International | X | |
| Commonwealth of MA (MADAR) | X | |
| National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association | X | |
| Certified Farrier | American Ferrier's Association | X |
| National Animal Care and Control Association (NACC) | X |