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Add CareerTech Certifications

Resources to help teachers and administrators add certifications to existing credentials


Add an area through Subject Area Testing

CareerTech Agriculture 7550 - OSAT 042 Agricultural Education

CareerTech Business 7514 - OSAT 040 Business Education or OSAT 081 Computer Science

CareerTech Family and Consumer Sciences 7575 - OSAT 009 Family and Consumer Sciences

CareerTech Marketing 7501 - OSAT 041 Marketing Education

CareerTech Technology 8550 - OSAT 043 Technology Engineering


Add Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences (7559)

  • Apparel Design
    • Master Sewing and Design Professional certification by Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP)
    • Master Alteration Specialist Certification by Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP)
  • Early Care
    • Operating Child Care Facility
      • Oklahoma Director Credential by CECPD
    • Teaching Early Care Students
      • National Board Certification in Early Childhood/Generalist by National Board for Professional teaching Services
      • Certified Childcare Professional by National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
      • Baccalaureate degree in Early Care and one year experience
  • Interior Design
    • National Council for Interior Design Certification by National Council for Interior Design Qualification
    • Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) by National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry
    • Certified Remodeler by National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry
  • Hospitality Management - Lodging NOCTI
  • Commercial Foods NOCTI

  • Add CareerTech Trade & Industrial 7509 through NOCTI Experienced Worker Testing
    • Advertising Design
    • Architectural Drafting
    • Audio –Visual Communications
    • Commercial Foods
    • Criminal Justice
    • Electrical Construction Technology (to allow time to get a contractor’s license)
    • Electronics Technology
    • Graphic Production Technology
    • Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
    • Masonry
    • Mechanical Drafting and Design
    • Plumbing (to allow time to get a contractor’s license)
    • Precision Machining
    • Small Engine Technology
    • Technical Drafting
    • Web Design
    • Welding

  • Add CareerTech Trade & Industrial 7509 through Oklahoma Developed Testing

    • Carpentry
    • Construction
    • Motorcycle Technician
    • Service Careers
    • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Warehousing, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory)

  • Add CareerTech Trade & Industrial 7509 through Industry Credentialing
    • Advertising Design: Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop, InDesign, Premier, Illustrator, Flash, Dream Weaver.
    • Air Conditioning/Heating (HVAC): OK State Mechanical Contractor licensing (for which the applicant has successfully completed the Construction Industries Board examination: grandfathered licenses are not acceptable) OR BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING: OK State Mechanical Journeyman licensing (for which the applicant has successfully completed the Construction Industries Board examination: grandfathered licenses are not acceptable) AND NATE Certification appropriate to the areas being taught; (heat pump, gas heat, electric heat, refrigeration, GSHP)
    • Automotive Service Technology: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification:
      • Master ASE Certification in Automotive Service A1-A8+G1;
    • Aviation Maintenance: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic license;
    • Carpentry: Journeyman's License;
    • CISCO (Internetworking): CCNA OR CCNP;
    • Collision Repair Technology: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certified in Collision/Refinishing B2-B5;
    • Commercial Foods
      • Certified Correctional Food Systems Manager,  Level I, II, or III
        • American Correctional Food Service Assoc.
      • Certified Correctional Food Service Manager, Level I, II, or III
        • American Correctional Food Service Assoc.
      • Certified Personal Chef
      • Certified Chef de Cuisine
        • American Culinary Federation
      • Certified Executive Chef
        • American Culinary Federation
      • Certified Master Chef
        • American Culinary Federation
      • Personal Certified Executive Chef
        • American Culinary Federation
      • ProChef Level III Certification
        • Culinary Institute of America
      • School Nutrition Specialist
        • School Nutrition Association
      • Certified Secondary Culinary Educator
        • American Culinary Federation
      • Certified Secondary Food Service Educator
        • National Restaurant Association Education Foundation
    • Computer Applications: Adobe ACA Series most appropriate to the content being taught. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
    • Computer Repair/Networking: CompTIA A+ and one of the following:
      o CompTIA Net+;
      o Novel - CNA, CNE or CNI;
      o Cisco CCNA or CCNP;
    • Cosmetology: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology Master Instructor License;
    • Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement): CLEET Certification
      (for Peace Officer only; Security Guard not applicable);
    • Graphic Design Communication and Design: Adobe ACA Series test most appropriate to the content being taught.(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
    • Medium/Heavy Duty Truck (Diesel Service Technology): Master ASE Certification in Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T2-T7;
    • Electrical Trades: OK State Unlimited Electrical Contractor licensing (for which the applicant has successfully completed the Construction Industries Board examination: grandfathered licenses are not acceptable);
    • Firefighter: Firefighter Certification I and II and CPR Instructor;
    • Industrial Technology: Fluid Power Society - Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Mechanic OR
      Manufacturing Engineering Certification Institute: Certified Manufacturing Technologist;
    • Masonry: Journeyman's License;
    • Machining: National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification in the following 4 areas: 1. Measurement, Materials & Safety; 2. Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout; 3. CNC Turning, 4. CNC Milling Operations
    • Mechatronics: MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) instructor
    • Photography: Adobe ACA Series test most appropriate to the content being taught.(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
    • Plumbing: Contractor licensing (for which the applicant has successfully completed the Construction Industries Board examination: grandfathered licenses are not acceptable);
    • Welding: American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Educator (CWE): AWS QC5-91; Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); (will waive written exam only)

Add Health Occupations 7515 through Industry Credentialing

A teacher with an approved industry credential may add health occupations to an existing standard certificate by completing CareerTech requirements of 12 credit hours of career technical education and/or 180 professional development hours. Approved health industry credentials: ACE Personal Trainer, Athletic Trainer, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygienist, EMT, LPN, Ophthalmic Technician, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse

Last Modified on Oct 06, 2021
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