Industry-based Certifications School Year (2)

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1 Industry-based s School Year (2) Career Cluster Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources IBC / Landscape Contractor/ Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Horticulturist License/ Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional (CNLP)/ Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association (LNLA) Canine Care and / Continental Kennel Club (CKC) for coursework Pass State License Exam Must be 18 years old Partial completion: Complete coursework with grade of A or B 90 hours experience in Landscape industry coursework Pass State License Exam Must be 18 years old Partial completion: Complete coursework with grade of A or B 90 hours experience in Horticulture industry coursework Pass all five CNLP Exams Partial completion allowed: Pass any two of the five CNLP certification exams administered by the LNLA coursework Pass CKC Exams Pass CKC Performance tasks / State recognized and license State recognized and license State recognized State recognized Horticulture (aligned with post secondary Introduction to Horticulture courses) Horticulture (aligned with post secondary Introduction to Horticulture courses) Horticulture (aligned with post secondary Introduction to Horticulture courses) Small Animal Care Canine Care LA Landscape Contractor License LA Horticulturist State License Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional Canine Care and State Annual Annual - Lifetime - Lifetime Equine Care and / coursework and state recognized Equine Science Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 1 - Lifetime

2 IBC / The Elite Program Meat Processing/ Louisiana Meat Processors Association for Pass LHBPA Exams Pass LHBPA Performance tasks Pass the state approved Meat Processing course Pass exam with a minimum score 80% / State recognized Equine Care and Meat Processing Receive LAMPA Approval State - Lifetime Architecture and Construction and STEM Architecture and Construction Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics AutoDesk AutoCad American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Completion of required coursework Pass AutoCad student certification exam with a minimum score of 80% Completion of coursework Passing score of 75% or higher on the ADDA Examination Advanced Technical Drafting Architectural Drafting or or Drafting and Design Technology II (1, 2, or 3 Any Project Lead The Way Engineering Course Drafting Design Technology I (1 credit) Drafting Design Technology I ( Drafting Design Technology I ( Drafting Design Technology II (1 credit) Drafting Design Technology II ( Drafting Design Technology II (3 Technology AutoCad Professional (teacher must be certified in the version that they are using) Technology Career, Technical Trade and Industial (CTTIE) American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 2 Every five years

3 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics IBC / American Welding Society American Welding Educator (AWE) American Welding Inspector (AWI) Welding Center for Construction and Research () for Complete the approved AWS training course Pass the Certified Welding Exam sponsored by the AWS Pass AWS written exam minimum score of 75% Pass AWS written exam minimum score of 90% on safety questions AWS performance test, Technology, or Trade and Industrial Welding programs: IBC completion of Welding Level I: required Core modular written and all Welding Level I / wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry Basic Technical Drafting (1 credit) Advanced Technical Drafting (1 credit) Architectural Drafting (1 credit) Welding I ( Welding II (1 credit) Welding II ( Welding II ( Welding AG ( Welding Technology I TE ( Welding Technology I T&I (3 * Core is a prerequisite for Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Technology AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) AWS Certified Welding Instructor (CWI) Core Welding Level 1 certified in Agriculture Technology Submit certification maintenance forms every six months Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years Re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years. State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 3

4 IBC / Carpentry Center for Construction and Research () for Fourth Edition modular written and performance exams with a minimum score of 70%, Technology, or Trade & Industrial Carpentry programs: IBC completion of Carpentry Level I: required Core modular written and / transcript wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry course offerings less than 3 credits Welding AG ( Welding Technology I TE ( Welding Technology I T&I ( Welding Technology I TE (1 credit) Second year Welding Technology II TE (1 credit) Welding Technology I T&I (1 credit) Second year Welding Technology II T&I (1 credit) Carpentry AG ( Carpentry I TE ( Carpentry I T&I (3 Welding Level I Trainee Guide Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Core Carpentry Level 1 certified certified in Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 4

5 IBC / Electrical Center for Construction and Research () for Successful completion of all Carpentry Level I Fourth Edition modular written and performance exams with a minimum score of 70%, Technology, and Trade and Industrial Electrical programs: IBC Completion Electrical Level 1: required Core modular written and all Electrical Level Edition modular written / wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry Carpentry AG ( Carpentry I TE ( Carpentry I T&I (2 * Core is a prerequisite for course offerings less than 2 credits Carpentry AG (1 credit) Carpentry I TE (1 credit) Carpentry I T&I (1 credit) Electricity AG ( Electrical I TE ( Electrical I T&I ( Electricity AG (2 Craft Skills Trainee Guide Carpentry Level I Trainee Guide Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Technology Core Electrical Level 1 certified certified in Technology Program at least once every two years Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 5

6 IBC / Pipefitting Center for Construction and Research () for and performance exams with a IBC Completion Pipefitting Level 1: required Core modular written and all Pipefitting Level Edition modular written and performance exams with a / wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry credit Electrical I ( Electrical I T&I (2 * Core is a prerequisite for course offerings less than 2 credits Electricity AG (1 credit) Electrical I TE (1credit) Electrical I T&I (1 credit) Pipe Fitter I AG ( Pipe Fitter I TE ( Pipe Fitter I T&I ( Pipe Fitter I AG ( Pipe Fitter I TE ( Pipe Fitter I T&I ( Pipe Fitter I AG (1credit) Electrical Level I Trainee Guide Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Pipefitting Level I Trainee Core Pipefitting Craft Instructor certified in: Technology Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 6

7 IBC / Four Stroke Technician/ Equipment and Engine Council (EETC) Two Stroke Technician/ Equipment and Engine Council (EETC) Cabinetmaking Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) HVAC Excellence for coursework Pass EETC Exam coursework Pass EETC Exam no longer recognizes Cabinetmaking as an independent certification. The Department is investigating the use of other certifying agencies to continue offering this certification. IBC HVAC Excellence Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology for (H.E.A.T.) and H.E.A.T. + Successful completion of an / HVAC Excellence Pipe Fitter I TE (1credit) Pipe Fitter I T&I (1credit) Agriscience III Small Engines Applications Agriscience III Small Engines Applications Outdoor Power Equipment Technician I Air Conditioning Refrigeration I (1 credit) Air Conditioning Refrigeration I (2 State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 7 Guide Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Outdoor Power Equipment four stroke Technician Outdoor Power Equipment Two Stroke Technician Successfully pass the Certified Master HVACR Educator (CMHE) Capstone exam - Lifetime - Lifetime CMHE certification shall remain in effect as long as the certified educator continues in uninterrupted

8 IBC / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Center for Construction and Research () for initial H.E.A.T. 100 question exam with a minimum score of 70% provided by HVAC Excellence Successful comprehensive end of H.E.A.T question exam with a provided by HVAC Excellence IBC Completion of HVAC Level I: required Core modular written and all HVAC Level Edition modular written and performance exams with a / wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry IBC available ONLY when material is used as the primary text and course is taught by an certified instructor Air Conditioning Refrigeration I ( Air Conditioning Refrigeration I (1 credit) Air Conditioning Refrigeration I ( Air Conditioning Refrigeration I (3 Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide HVAC Level I Trainee Guide Core HVAC Craft Instructor certified in CTTIE service with no more than a twoyear sabbatical, as an HVACR educator CMHE certification shall remain in effect as long as the certified educator continues in uninterrupted service with no more than a twoyear sabbatical, as an HVACR educator Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years Re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years State Refer to following website when Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 8

9 IBC / Construction Technology for IBC Completion of Construction Technology Level 1: required Core modular written and all Construction Technology Level 1, 2006 Edition modular written and / wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry credit Course under construction ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Construction Technology Level I Trainee Guide certified in Technology Core Construction Technology certified Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years State Industrial Maintenance IBC Completion of Industrial Maintenance Level 1: required Core wallet card Placed on Registry Course under construction Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Industrial Maintenance Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 9

10 IBC / for modular written and all Industrial Maintenance Level 1, 2007 Edition modular written and / accessible to industry Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Industrial Maintenance Level I Trainee Guide certified certified in Agriculture Technology re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years State Plumbing IBC Completion of Plumbing Level 1: required Core modular written and all Plumbing Level 1, 2005Edition modular written and performance exams with a wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry IBC available ONLY when material is used as the primary text and course is taught by an certified instructor Plumbing I ( Plumbing I (2 * Core is a prerequisite for course offerings less than 2 credits Plumbing I (1 credit) Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Core Plumbing certified certified in CTTIE Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 10

11 IBC / for / Plumbing Level I Trainee Guide State Insulating IBC Completion of Insulating Level 1: required Core modular written and all Insulating Level 1, 2006 Edition modular written and performance exams with a wallet card Placed on Registry accessible to industry Course under construction Refer to following website when ordering: nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide Insulating Level I Trainee Guide Core Insulating certified in Technology Must submit Form 200 at least once every two years re-attend Craft Instructor Program at least once every two years Refer to following website when ordering: Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 11

12 Business, Management and Administration And Information Technology IBC / Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Versions 2000, 2002, 2003 or MCAS 2007 International exam/ Microsoft and Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Versions 2000, 2002, 2003 or MCAS 2007 International exam/ Microsoft and Certiport IC 3 International exam/ Certiport Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundations for coursework, to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. the exams (Word and Excel Specialists). course work. the exam (Word Specialist). course work. three exams. 1. Computing Fundamentals 2. Key Applications 3. Living Online course work. the / Internationally recognized Internationally recognized Internationally recognized Business Computer Applications Word Processing Administrative Support Occupations Intro to BCA Computer Tech. Literacy Computer Multi- Media Presentations Desktop Publishing Telecommunications Web Design nconstructionbook s.com/store/sales.a spx Business Required: Word and Excel at Specialist Level Optional: Word & Excel at Expert Level and Access, Outlook and PowerPoint Word Specialist Business IC 3 (IC 3 not required if the teacher holds a MOS, Word and Excel) Business State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 12 The teacher should be certified in the version that is being taught in his/her classes. The teacher should be certified in the version that is being taught in his/her classes. The teacher should be certified in the version that is

13 and Finance IBC / exam/ ProSoft Learning Corp. Students Teaching and Reaching (STAR): Louisiana State Department of Intuit QuickBooks Certified User/ Real World for Foundations exam. (Pass rate of 63%) Completion of course with A or B coursework. the Exam ( Intuit QuickBooks Certified User) / State recognized Certificate STAR I Accounting I Accounting II Master s Degree plus 5 years teaching experience Business Intuit QuickBooks Certified User State being taught in his/her classes. Attend STAR update training annually Health Science Academy of Finance (NAF) exam by NAF Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/ Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) course work, as defined by NAF. NAF exams. Completion of DHH required coursework Completion of 100 clinical hours Pass exam approved by DHH Certificate Placed on State Nurse Aide Registry System Articulated Credit NAF Finance courses Banking and Credit Economics and the World of Finance Financial Planning Insurance International Finance Introduction to Financial Services (½ Introduction to Financial Services ( Securities Nurse Assistant ( Nurse Assistant (3 Business or Marketing Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)* Current state RN/LPN license Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 13 NA RNs and LPNs must renew license annually Must keep RN license current by completing 5-15 contact

14 IBC / Dental Radiology Louisiana State Board of Dentistry EMT-Basic/ DHH-division of Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) First Responder/ DHH-division of BEMS for 1) Complete Dental Assistant I 2) Dental Radiology completion s from Medcom/Trainex (DR102, DR103, DR104, DA310R) Completion of Required BEMS Coursework Successfully pass the state approved Registry computer-based didactic and practical exam. Must be 18 prior to taking the exam Completion of Required BEMS Coursework Successfully pass the state approved exam / Receives of completion from instructor After national certification, will receive ly recognized card After state application, will receive a State BEMS card Placed on BEMS registry State BEMS wallet card State BEMS Placed on State BEMS registry Dental Assistant I EMT-Basic ( First Responder (1/2 credit) First Responder (1 credit) First Responder (2 Train the Trainer from DHH * A letter from the Career and Technical supervisor and superintendent stating the name of the RN who will supervise the LPN Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Dental Hygienist Paramedic or RN with EMT- Basic certification (BEMS qualifies instructor) EMT-Basic, if approved by BEMS Verified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor Secondary Certified any discipline with First Responder Instructor (BEMS Dental Assisting Board (DANP) is not required in Louisiana Every two years Every two years State hours annually No contact hours required for LPNs Dental Hygienistevery two years with at least 24 hours CEUs with 12 of these in clinical. Every two years, unless BEMS specifies another training 20 yearly hours of ride time Every two years, unless BEMS specifies additional training. Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 14

15 IBC / for / qualifies instructor) Verified CPR instructor State Hospitality and Tourism Pharmacy Technician/ Louisiana Pharmacy Board (LPB) American Culinary Federation Certified Junior Culinarian American Culinary Federation (ACF)/ Student : Must be 18 by July 1 of graduating year. Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and minimum GPA of 3.0 in math and science. Must have a minimum ACT of 20 or GPA of 3.2 if ACT not taken. Partial certification is given upon: If Pass Assured is used, then student must complete the Pass Assured course work and exams with 80% or better. If Pass Assured is not used, then student must pass the approved DOE curriculum with 80% or better. Full certification is given upon: 600 hours of internship through Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) exam. Graduate from an ACFEF Secondary Certified program. Pass the Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) written and practical exam. Certificate of course completion from LDE After the LPB receives a copy of the of completion, the student is issued a Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration After the national PTCB exam, receives nationally recognized After completion of required practical work hours and passing a board-approved exam, receives Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Certificate and placed on state registry Pharmacy Technician (1 credit) or or Food Services I (1, 2, or or or Food Services II Valid secondary mathematics or science certification, or CTTIE in Health Occupations Attend Super Summer Institute (SSI) Pharmacy Technician course Pass the PTCB exam within one year of SSI course A minimum of (2) years industry experience. A minimum of (1) industry PCTB Exam lifetime (must earn 20 contact hours to recertify every two years) Must be renewed annually by June 30 Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 15

16 IBC / American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACFEF) ProStart I & II/ Restaurant Association al Foundation (NRAEF) American Culinary Federation Secondary / American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACFF) for (Passing score of 70% or higher is required on the written and a score of 75% or higher is required on the practical exam.) Must complete 360 hours of classroom instruction. Must complete 400 hours of work site training. Must show competency in 50 of 72 skill areas. Must pass the certification test. Must complete 360 hours of contact time including theoretical instruction and skill standard. If work based learning is included, count ratio of 10 hrs = l contact hour. Must pass ACFF written exam and verify successful completion of ACFF approved sanitation course. (ServeSafe is example of sanitation course) / (1, 2, or or or Culinary Occupations I (1, 2, or or or Culinary Occupations II (1, 2, or 3 ProStart I and II using any of the course codes listed below ProStart I (1 credit) ProStart I ( ProStart I ( ProStart II (1 credit ProStart II ( ProStart II (3 ACFF secondary certification: required knowledge and skills competencies as set forth in ACFF standards. Related coursework: Food Services I (1 credit) Food Services I ( Food Services I ( Food Services II (1 credit) certification. A minimum of AS degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination with the above AS degree Chef/CTTIE One of the FACS s/ NRAEF s CSFE (Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator) A minimum of (2) years industry experience. A minimum of (1) industry certification. A minimum of AS degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination with the above Every five years State Attend state training or regional update meeting annually. Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 16

17 Human Services IBC / Skills for Success- Room Division exam/ American Hotel and Lodging Association Child Development Associate(CDA)/ Child Development Associate Credentialing Program (CDA) for course work. Minimum of 90 days on-thejob training in desired certification area. the certification exam. Complete Early Childhood I & II (this satisfies the 120 hours of formal child care education.) Must complete 300 hours of experience working with children. Must prepare Professional Resource File according to The Child Development / Local diploma endorsement in preparation for nationally recognized. Certificate issued by DOE upon completion Food Services II ( Food Services II ( Culinary Occupations I (1 credit) Culinary Occupations I ( Culinary Occupations I ( Culinary Occupations II (1 credit) Culinary Occupations II ( Culinary Occupations II ( Lodging Management I ( Lodging Management I ( Lodging Management I ( Lodging Management II( Lodging Management II ( Lodging Management II (3 Early Childhood I & II using any of the course codes listed below Early Childhood I (1 credit) Early Childhood I ( Early Childhood I (3 AS degree. Business Marketing FCS Early Childhood Ed/CDA Advisor FACS certification with state approved training from DOE. 3 years (first time); 5 years after that State Attend state or regional update every three years. Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 17

18 Information Technology IBC / Cosmetology Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology Louisiana Board of Barbers Licensed Barber Adobe Certified Associate CompTIA / Network + exam/ Computing Technology Industry Association for Associate Assessment System and Competency Standards publication. Passing score of 70% on exam approved by DOE. Completion of required coursework. Completion of tenth grade or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited cosmetology school Pass a written exam. Complete required coursework Pass licensure exam three exams. Web Communication, Rich Media Communication, and Visual Communication coursework. exam (Network+) / State issued license Wallet card Early Childhood II (1 credit) Early Childhood II ( Early Childhood II (3 Cosmetology I and II State issued license Barbering I ( Barbering II ( Barbering III ( Barbering IV ( or Computer Service Technology I (2 or or Computer Service Technology II (2 or 3 Cosmetology Instructor Barber Instructor Digital Media I or II Business CTTIE in specific area Business or CTTIE State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 18 Network + Yearly renewal Yearly renewal CompTIA / A+ Computer Electronics I / II Business or The teacher

19 IBC / exam/ Computing Technology Industry Association Cisco Certified Network Associate Oracle Internet Academy exam/ Oracle USA Microsoft Professional (MCP) Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ Microsoft Microsoft Professional (MCP) Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure/ for coursework. two exams. A+ Core Hardware A+ OS Technological coursework. coursework. Test 1: Introduction to Oracle 9i:SQL (Pass rate of 70%) Test 2: Program with PL/SQL (Pass of 70%) Microsoft is retiring this exam and certification. They have no plans to replace it. Microsoft is retiring this exam and certification. They have no plans to replace it. / Computer Service Technology I ( Computer Service Technology I ( Computer Service Technology II ( Computer Service Technology II (3 Cisco curriculum Networking Basics ( Networking Basics ( Routers/ Routing Basics ( Routers/ Routing Basics ( Switching Basics ( Switching Basics ( WAN Technologies WAN Technologies Database Design and Programming Test Database Programming with PL/SQL Test 2 CTTIE A+ Business or CTTIE Cisco Certified Business Marketing Oracle State should be certified in the version being taught in their class. The teacher should be certified in the version that is being taught in his/her classes. Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 19

20 Marketing, Sales and Service Trade and Industrial Transportation, Distribution and Logistics IBC / Microsoft Customer Service exam/ Retail Federation Customer Service AVID Certified User Avid Technology PrintED (Program must be reaccredited every five years) Graphic Arts and Research Foundation (GAERF) The Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/ ASE Automotive Technician The Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/ ASE General Service Technician for coursework. exam. is achieved by mastering a comprehensive set of skills on the Avid editing system and passing a rigorous multiple-choice exam. Students who are enrolled in PrintED accredited program, and who have been identified by the instructor as having demonstrated proficiency in completing at least 80% of the required hands-on tasks, may register to take the certification examination(s). (Partial ) Must pass at least three of the four modules provided in the secondary system. Full certification requires passing ASE exam and two years work experience. Modules articulate with Louisiana Technical College. Partial Complete a minimum of 500 hours of instruction in General Automotive Maintenance Complete all 100 P1 tasks Complete an additional 40 / Customer Service Any Cooperative or Internship Course Advanced Broadcasting I and II Printing I and II Graphic Arts I and II Automotive Technician I - VI General Automotive Maintenance Any CTE certified Customer Service AVID User Must meet all state and local qualifications as well as GAERF requirements., Automotive Instructor ASE, Automotive Instructor ASE State Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 20 Recertified every five years coinciding with program reaccreditation Every five years Every five years plus 20 hours CLU s annually The teacher must renew certification annually.

21 IBC / for tasks from one of the four modules provided in the secondary ASE Automotive Technician Program / State Collision Repair and Refinish Full All of the above plus 2 years of work experience Note - Two full years of high school training, either in automobile/truck/school bus repair or in collision repair, refinishing, or damage estimating, may be substituted for one year of work experience. all programs in a task area. Auto Body Repair I, II, Auto Body Repair Instructor I-CAR Every five years Other factors considered across all IBCs: industry support for the IBC, job demand data for Louisiana, and approval of the multi-agency Council *Students must complete (1.) all prerequisites for any required course, which are too numerous to list in this chart. (See Career and Technical Program of Study) (2.) Student must complete a sequence of courses for an Area of Concentration. **This certification was earned by a student in which the teacher recognized superior IT potential. The teacher provided the student with the necessary materials and lab opportunities for the student to successfully complete the exam. Opportunities should be made available for additional IBC s that extend beyond the normal high school capabilities. When outstanding ability is recognized in a student, the opportunity to advance higher and faster to acquire IBC s should not be denied the student. *** Any other BESE approved curriculum. Bulletin 741, Chapter 3115, B, 3 (October 2010) 21