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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 |
|---|---|
| OSHA 10 General industry | 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 |
|---|---|
| ASE Entry-level General Diesel Engine | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Entry-level Brakes | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Entry-level Electrical/Electronic Systems | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Entry-level Suspension and Steering | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| 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.
| Credential | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| S/P2 - Safety & Pollution Prevention | S/P2.org |
| ASE - Meduin-Heavy Truck Technician Certification(s) T Series | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T2 - Diesel Engine Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T3 – Drive Train Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T4 – Brakes Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T5 – Suspension & Steering Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Truck Equipment Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Parts Specialist Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Master Truck Equipment Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| ASE Master Transit Bus Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Diesel Engines (MIL2) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Drive Train (MIL3) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | |
| Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Management Level I Supervisor | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |
| Management Level II Supervisor | Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc. |