Texas
The Texas Education Agency, Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) works to ensure that all Texas high school students have access to high-quality pathways to career and college. TEC §39.053 requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to account for high school students who earn an industry-based certification (IBC) as one indicator within the student achievement domain of the state’s public school accountability system. The purpose of the IBC list is to identify certifications that prepare students for success in the workforce, military, or postsecondary education. NOCTI is pleased to have several credentials included on the 2022-24 list of industry-based certifications (IBCs) to be used for public school accountability.
Approved NOCTI Industry-Based Certifications
The following NOCTI credentials are included on the 2022-24 IBC List for Public School Accountability. Where a credential includes a performance (hands-on) component, both the written and performance components are required to be administered. Pre-testing, study guides, and webinars are available to assist in preparing for administration.
- Accounting – Basic
- Accounting Foundations
- Administrative Assisting
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agriculture Mechanics
- Audio-Visual Communications
- Broadcasting and Journalism
- Business Information Processing
- Commercial Foods
- Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Computer Repair Technology
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Diesel Technology
- Digital Video Production Foundations
- Early Childhood Education and Care – Advanced
- Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic
- Engineering Technology Foundations
- General Management
- Graphic Production Technology
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Horticulture – Landscaping
- Hospitality Management – Lodging
- Manufacturing Technology
- Natural Resources Systems
- Precision Machining
- Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology
- Production Agriculture
- Retail Merchandising
- Small Animal Science and Technology
- Small Engine Technology
- Travel and Tourism
- Web Design
- Welding
Recognition
Learners have the opportunity to earn the Workforce Competency Credential and college credit recommendations through NOCTI.