Trades/Construction (NCCER)
2018 Workforce & CTESummer ConferenceTrades/Construction (NCCER)Kimberly JonesAssistant Director of AssessmentMississippi Community College BoardOffice of Curriculum & Instruction1
Required AssessmentsPer Program of StudyProgram NameCIPCertification NeededInstructor CCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingElectrical46.0302Construction EquipmentOperations49.0202Electro-Mechanical Technology15.0499HVAC47.0201Industrial Welding48.0508NCCER CoreCarpentry Level 1NCCER CoreNCCER Site LayoutNCCER Project ManagementNCCER Project SupervisionNCCCER CoreElectrician Level 1Electrician Level 2NCCER CoreHeavy Equipment Operations Level1NCCER CoreIndustrial Maint. E & I Level 1NCCER CoreHVAC Level 1HVAC Level 2NCCER CoreIndustrial Maint. E & I Level 1NCCER CoreMasonry Level 1Masonry Level 2Masonry Level 3NCCER CorePipefitting Level 1Pipefitting Level 2NCCER CoreNCCER Level 1NCCER Level 2OrNCCT Welding Level 1ORAWS Sense Level 1NCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.TrainingNCCER Instructor Cert.Training21
National Credentialing Initiative23
Background In February 2016, national certifications were adopted as the measure of technicalskill attainment for CTE programs where such certifications exist. Following the approval of the National Certifications Standards and ProcedureManual and the Qualifications Manual, MCCB started the implementation ofnational certifications as a measure of technical skill attainment as a system-wideinitiative of Mississippi's community and junior colleges. The MCCB Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) procured contracts andmembership (when appropriate) with vendors certifying the identified credentialsfor each program. Efforts by OCI were to ensure testing vouchers and/or software licenses are madeavailable to the colleges at the lowest rates available and to ensure as seamlesstransition to the national credentialing process as possible.References: Qualifications Manual for Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instructors.4
Requirements During the curriculum revision process, national certifications are now aligned tostudent learning outcomes for particular programs of study. This alignment of national certifications prompted the requirement ofcredentialing for all students enrolled in a program that is mapped to a nationalcertification in order for the student to be considered as achieving technical skillattainment. Furthermore, instructors teaching the courses leading to national credentials mustattain the level of certification held by the students or a certification level higherthan the one attainable by students. In programs that have a national credential identified, instructors must possess therequired training to be qualified to teach curriculum for the credential and/oradminister student skills tests as required by the credentialing agent (such asNCCER).References: Qualifications Manual for Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instructors.5
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.National Industry CertificationsEnd-of-Course AssessmentCollaborative RelationshipsInstructor Training and CertificationComprehensive Assessment SystemLow-cost CertificationsTechnical Skills AttainmentCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment AlignmentValid and Reliable Data Analysis6
Purpose of CredentialsWhat, in your opinion, is the purpose of national credentials?A professional credential is acredible way of demonstratingproficiency in a field or area ofstudy.Credentials identify individualswho are committed to theirprofession and provides atangible recognition of theirknowledge and/or experience(Silvis, 2011).7
Benefits of CTE CredentialsSo what does this do for our students? Attaining CTE credentials denotes certification, which is a distinction that sets those with credentialsapart from others in the field-of-work. Having credentials provide individuals with documented skills that are necessary for competing intoday’s global economy (PCS, 2015). Providing industry-recognized credentials is a strategic way for improving instruction which denotesstudents’ acquired skillset and comprehension.Which student would you want to hire?Student A has nothing to document or show the skillset, knowledge, or strengths gained and will requiretraining from the ground up.Student B has documented successful completion of a program, have the basic knowledge and skillset, andverifiable certification in that area of study.8
How to determine which certifications are mostvalued and which ones are not?The MCCB approach is to use national certificationsas a tool to promote academic achievement.9
Curriculum Mapping ProcessPhase 1- The national certificationassessment.Phase 2- The credentialing body offeringthe national certification assessment.Phase 3- The assessment vendor oradministrator of the assessment.Phase 4- The cost of each assessment.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.10
Determining the Most Valued CredentialsPhase 1Criteria1 Unacceptable2 SatisfactoryMap to 50% or more of RequiredCourses/Student Learning Outcomes inProgram of StudyAssessment OutcomesDoes not map to Required Courses/StudentLearning Outcomes in Program of StudyIndustry Recognition andValue2 or more Companies represented on LocalLocal or State Industry Advisory Committee for theIndustry Advisory Committee prefer and/or toProgram of Study does not value the certification.hire with the certification.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.11
Certifying Body Review CriteriaPhase 2Criteria1 Unacceptable2 SatisfactoryLegal EntityUnable to demonstrate legal status; does not retain authority forcertification decisions or delegates certification decision.Can demonstrate the organization is a legal entity andmaintains sole authority over certification decisions.Can demonstrate separation from activities such as training,selling of products, and certification is not automatic with paidmembershipFinancial StabilityUnable to provide certified financial statements that demonstrateresources are adequate to maintain stability of operations as relatedto certification activities. Certification body has pending legalaction with regard to certification activities in the state ofMississippi or the state granting legal status to conduct business.Certification body is able to demonstrate that it has financialresources to maintain the stability of operations of thecertification activities. Certification body must not havepending actions with Attorney General in the state ofMississippi or state granting legal status to conduct business.OrganizationalStructureCertification body is the sole provider of training for thecertification or certification body is unable to demonstrate it is aneutral third-party validator of knowledge and skills.Certification body is not the sole provider of training for thecertification and certification body is able to demonstrate it is aneutral third-party validator of knowledge and skills.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.12
Certifying Body Review Criteriacont’dPhase 2CriteriaRecord KeepingSecurityIndustry Review ofBody of KnowledgeExamination1 Unacceptable2 SatisfactoryUnable to demonstrate ability to maintain record keeping toallow for verification of applicant, candidate, or certificant.Unable to identify a procedure for identification of theapplicant or candidate through the assessment process.Can demonstrate ability to maintain record keeping in sufficient detail toallow for verification of applicant, candidate, or certificant.Documented procedure in place to allow for proper identification of theapplicant or candidate through the assessment process.Unable to demonstrate job analysis, knowledge base and/orskill base required to be successful on the job. Nodemonstration of review by an independent panel of experts inthe field. No demonstration of a regular review process forbody of knowledge.Unable to demonstrate that the examination of the candidate isfair, valid, and reliable according to acceptable educationalassessment standards. Unable to demonstrate criteria forconditions to administer the examination to ensure consistencyand fairness for candidates, including the proctoring of theexamination and calibration of any technical equipment used.Unable to demonstrate procedure for evaluating any requestfor reasonable accommodation of the examination process.Certifying body demonstrates a thorough job analysis to include skills andknowledge base. Review of body of knowledge by an independent panel ofexperts in the field is evident. Certifying body demonstrates a regularreview process for body of knowledge.Certifying body demonstrates the examination of the candidate is fair, valid,and reliable according to acceptable educational assessment standards.Certifying body demonstrates criteria for conditions to administer theexamination to ensure consistency and fairness for candidates are evident,to include proctoring of the examination and calibration of any technicalequipment used.Certifying body is able to demonstrate a procedure for evaluating anyrequest for reasonable accommodation of the examination process.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.13
Analysis of Assessment VendorPhase 3CriteriaTraining of AssessmentPersonnelSecurityCommunication of ResultsCompliance with State ofMS Purchasing Guidelines1 UnacceptableNo evidence of a training procedure in placefor training of assessment administrators.2 SatisfactoryTraining procedure in place for assessment administrators.No evidence of a procedure for verifying theProcedure in place for verifying the identity of assessment candidates.identity of assessment candidates.No evidence of an integrity statement or testProcedure in place to ensure test security and/or integrity statement of thesecurity procedure on behalf of the assessment assessment administrator.administrator.No evidence of a procedure to communicateassessment results to assessment candidateand/or college/institution.Vendor purchasing requirements areinconsistent with state purchasing laws and/orvendor will not adjust requirements to complywith state law.Procedure in place to allow communication of assessment results toassessment candidate and college/institution.Vendor demonstrates the ability to allow purchases within the guidelinesestablished by state purchasing laws.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.14
Determining the Most Valued CredentialsPhase 4: Is it Worth it?CriteriaThe maximum allowable cost of the national certification or combination ofcertifications cannot exceed the average tuition for a 4-semester credit hour course.The per hour tuition rates at the colleges offering the program of study will be used tocalculate the average tuition for the 4-semester credit hour course.State licensure fees for programs with state licensure requirements in Mississippi areexempt from the cost analysis.References: National Certifications Standards and Procedures Manual for Career Technical Education and Workforce Training.15
Selecting National CertificationsDuring Curriculum RevisionProcessCTE program faculty, CTEadministrators, Assessmentstaff, and appropriateindustry membersUse 4 rubrics as standards toapprove national certificationfor technical skills attainmentOutside Curriculum RevisionProcessCollege CTE Dean MCCBOffice of AssessmentGoverning BodyCurriculum mapping to studentoutcomes, Local industrypartners letters of support,Credentialing Body verification,Data reporting, and costs16
The Why of Having National Credentials Levels the playing field and promotes success and employability of our students Prepares all students for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations in the 21stcentury global economy Strengthens the role of the community college in advancing workforce development Obtains support in improving program quality, implementation and accountability Places graduates of CTE programs in the realm with other professionals Closes the gap between academic attainment and workforce17
The How of Having National Credentials Comprehensive State-wide Assessment System Collaboration with Stakeholders Community and Junior colleges Business/industry partners Community Contract Procurement Nationally recognized Low costs First-hand access to data Students Readiness Affordability Instructors Training Certification18
Test Security19
Required CharacteristicsFairEFFECTIVE20
A Test Security Incident threatens the integrity of the assessment andcould undermine or damage the validity of the assessment results andall decisions based upon those results. Validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims tomeasure. It is vital for a test to be valid in order for the results to be accuratelyapplied and interpreted.21
Test Reliability Reliability is the degree to which an assessment tool produces stableand consistent results. For example, if you were to administer a test with high reliability to anexaminee on two occasions, you would be very likely to reach thesame conclusions about the examinee's performance both times. A test with poor reliability, on the other hand, might result in verydifferent scores for the examinee across the two test administrations.22
Test Fairness The fairness of an exam refers to its freedom from any kind of bias. The exam should be appropriate for all qualified examineesirrespective of race, religion, gender, or age. The test should not disadvantage any examinee, or group ofexaminees, on any basis other than the examinee's lack of theknowledge and skills the test is intended to measure.23
Test Security Incidents Failure to Administer Test: Make sure tests are administered to the correct students according tothe published testing schedule. Districts need to maintain careful records of re-testers in order toensure that re-testers are participating in any scheduled retest administrations. Failure to Provide Appropriate Accommodations: Provide allowable accommodations duringtesting; do not provide non-allowable accommodations during testing. Providing accommodations to students that should not receive them. Providing Coaching: Test administrators/proctors cannot provide unallowable assistance during atest. *Interfering in any student test response constitutes coaching. Coaching includes (but is not limited to): tapping on student desk, pointing at any portion oftesting materials, tapping on or touching students, hand signals, facial expressions, and evenlingering behind or next to a student while viewing the student’s work on a test question. Verbal communications to an individual student or students, such as, ”great work,” “good job,”“keep trying,” “check your work,” or “you still have time,” all constitute coaching.24
Testing Integrity Policy on test security Opportunities for training Security plans (College and Site) Standards for detecting irregularities Investigation of suspected irregularities Being prompt in reporting irregularities Accountability Examining areas from improvement25
Paper Testing Pros: Instructors/proctors are not required to learnand manage an unfamiliar assessment system Students are not required to learn and navigatea new system Cons: Instructors are required to physicallystore completed module exams andperformance profiles Instructors can manually scan andupload exams and profiles into theregistry, but that adds additional timeand management Instructors have to manually grademodule exams It takes longer for students to receivefeedback from instructors regardingmodule and profile grades Multiple test versions are unavailable Students can attempt testing multipletimes without a monetary penalty26
Online Testing Pros: Instructors are not required to physicallystore completed module exams andperformance profiles Instructors do not have to manually scan andupload exams and profiles into the registry Instructors do not have to manually grademodule exams Students receive immediate assessmentfeedback Multiple test versions are available Students can easily access grades, resources,and other information Instructors have access to assessment dataand information that can be used forremediation Prospective employers have instant onlineaccess to students’ assessment and credentialinformation Cons: Instructors/proctors are required to learn andmanage an unfamiliar assessment system Students are required to learn and navigate anew system Students cannot attempt testing more than twotimes without a monetary penalty27
About NCCER NCCER develops standardized construction and maintenance curriculum. and assessments withportable credentials. These credentials are tracked through NCCER’s Registry System that allows organizations andcompanies to track the qualifications of their craft professionals and/or check the qualifications ofpossible new hires. NCCER's Registry System also assists craft professionals by maintaining their records in a securedatabase. NCCER’s workforce development process of accreditation, instructor certification, standardizedcurriculum, registry, assessment and certification is a key component in the industry’s workforcedevelopment efforts. NCCER also drives multiple initiatives to enhance career development and recruitment efforts forthe industry, primarily through its Build Your Future initiative. NCCER’s new branding and international initiatives have led to the use of NCCER.References: https://www.nccer.org/about-us28
NCCER Testing Requirements MCCB Requirements- The 2018-2019 Assessment Order Form & Student RegistrationTemplate should be submitted to MCCB. Site Requirements- See ATS Guidelines Manual Instructor Certification- Instructors must obtain the ICTP (Craft) designation. New instructorswill be trained by a Master Trainer. Before a Craft Instructor can be added to the NCCERRegistry System, the instructor must select the Release statement in the registry whenactivating their profile in the system. All of the required documentation must be submitted toCanvas and approved in the Registry system. Instructor Recertification- Master Trainers must teach one module in a three year period andhave a successful submission of Form 200 for renewal. Instructor Training- There should be two Master Trainers at each college site. Student Certification- Students must complete and pass all module exams and performanceevaluations in order to receive NCCER certification.29
NCCER Testing Requirements Cont'd Testing Window- Tests may be completed after each module (unit) or at the end of the semester. Mode of Testing - The assessment is administered via paper-pencil format. All three parts of the examinationmust be taken on the first attempt. If the entire examination is not passed on the first attempt, students mayretake the examination parts they did not pass. All failed parts must be retaken at the same time. There is atwo year limit in which to retest. Testing Requirements- For security and liability purposes, it is recommended that the teacher/instructor onrecord (who is actively teaching the content to test candidates) should not be the sole proctor for testadministration of their students. However, the teacher/instructor on record can serve as a proctor-observer forthe test administration.30 pa
NCCER Instructor Cert. Training Construction 15.1001 NCCER Core NCCER Site Layout NCCER Project Management NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Instructor Cert. Training Electrical 46.0302 NCCCER Core Electrician Level 1 Electrician Level 2 NCCER Instructor Cert. Training Construction Equipment Operations 49.0202 NCCER Core Heavy Equipment .
NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION NCCER Building Construction Core NCCER Framing Design Preconstruction Construction Maintenance, operations, and installation Repair Use of hand and power tools Building materials Fasteners Adhesives Flooring systems NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing NCCER CORE Credentialing
All NCCER performance verifications are referenced to the NCCER curriculum listed in the content. You may order modules from Pearson (800.922.0579) or from NCCER's Online Catalog at www.nccer.org. Development All performance verifications have been developed and approved by subject matter experts from the respective craft. Credentials
NCCER refers to individuals NCCER DEFINITIONS NCCER Curriculum is broken down by craft/discipline, is competency-based, modular in format and compliant with Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship requirements. CRAFT: Another name for a trade (i.e. carpentry, masonry and welding). NCCER refers to individuals working in a trade
NCCER was incorporated in 1996. Disclaimer NCCER’s accreditation process is designed solely to achieve the purposes set forth in this document. NCCER does not claim or intend to certify the compliance of any training program, sponsor, or employer
NCCER is the accrediting body for the industry and establishes the benchmark for quality training and assessments. By partnering with industry and academia, NCCER has developed a system for program accreditation that is similar to those found in institutions of higher learning. This process ensures that students
In order to earn industry recognized NCCER credentials, a trainee needs to: 1. Complete training using NCCER Curriculum (“Knowledge Verified”): When a trainee completes and scores a passing grade on the curriculum, the trainee is considered “knowledge verified”. San Jacinto College CPET is an
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