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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.
| Certification | Certifying Organiation | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA 10 General industry | OSHA | |
| S/P2- Safety & Pollution Prevention | S/P2.org |
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.
| Certification | Certifying Organiation | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| ASE entry-level certification in Suspension and Steering | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Brakes | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Electrical/Electronic Systems | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Engine Performance | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Manual Drive Train and Axles | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Engine Repair | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Heating and Air Conditioning | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Maintenance and Light Repair | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Automobile Service Technology | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level certification in Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| ASE entry-level Refrigerant Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
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 Organiation | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engine Performance Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Automobile Service Consultant (C1) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| ASE Automobile Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (Test G1) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| American Lift Institute CertificatioN | NC3 | X |
| SNAP ON DVOM Certification | American Lift Institute | |
| Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Master Truck Equipment Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Master Transit Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| ASE Truck Equipment Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Rebuilder Specialist | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association | X |
| Chassis Technician | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association | X |
| Diagnostician | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association | X |
| Certified Auto Glass Master | Auto Glass Safety Council | X |
Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | X |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Diesel Engines (MIL2) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Drive Train (MIL3) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Master Automobile/Light Truck Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level II | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Ambulance Technician Level III | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level I | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| ARFF Technician Level III | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Master Medium/Heavy Truck Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| ASE Transit Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Electric Vehicle Technician, ETA International | X | |
| Ambulance Technician Level I | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| ARFF Technician Level II | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Management Level II Supervisor | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Management Level I Supervisor | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Certified Auto Glass Technician | Auto Glass Safety Council | X |
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| ASE Parts Specialist Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Master Technician | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Fire Apparatus Technician Level III | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| Ambulance Technician Level II | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
| ARFF Technician Level I | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (MIL8) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Automobile Parts Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| ASE School Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | X |
| Certified Auto Glass Qualified Technician | Auto Glass Safety Council | X |
| Automobile Parts Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
| ASE School Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist | 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 - Chassis (MIL4) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Drive Train (MIL3) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
| Advanced Engine Performance Specialist | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
| ASE Transit Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | |
| ASE entry-level Refrigerant Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers |