Nccer Accreditation Guidelines

Accredited Training Sponsor
(ATS) Guidelines
2022 Edition
The Standard for Developing Craft Professionals

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NCCER’s accreditation process is designed solely to achieve the purposes set forth in this docu-
NCCER’s
ment. NCCER accreditation process
does not claim is designed
or intend to certifysolely to achieve
the compliance of the
any purposes set forthspon-
training program, in this document.
sor, or employer with any local, state, or federal regulations, including, but not limited
NCCER does not claim or intend to certify the compliance of any training program, sponsor, to, any or employer with
regulation relating to apprenticeship or training, equal employ-ment opportunity, education, or
any local, state, or federal regulations, including, but not limited to, any regulation relating
any other applicable statute. It is not the policy or the intent of NCCER to train illegal or undocu-
to apprenticeship
or training,
mented equal employ-ment opportunity, education, or any other applicable statute. It is not the policy or
workers.
the intent of NCCER to train illegal or undocumented workers.
Any use of he/she in this document is purely incidental and is not intended to show partiality
in regard to gender.
Any use of he/she in this document is purely incidental and is not intended to show partiality
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Executive Summary
NCCER – 2016 Edition
NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation serving a broad spectrum of the construction
and maintenance industries. NCCER is supported by the participation of trade associations, contractors,
schools, construction and maintenance users, pipeline operators, manufacturers, and third-party training
providers. NCCER is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of representatives from contributing
contractors, owners, and NCCER partner associations. All Trustees are recognized for their expertise in
construction or construction-related issues. For a complete listing of NCCER’s Board of Trustees, please visit
our website at www.nccer.org/board-of-trustees.
Working in partnership with various sectors of the construction and maintenance industries, NCCER
has dedicated itself to developing and maintaining quality curricula and a training process that is globally
recognized, standardized, portable, and competency based. NCCER has developed standards for the
operation of accredited training programs to ensure that a standardized quality education is provided for all
construction and maintenance trainees.
In addition, NCCER, in partnership with contractors, industry associations, and owner groups, has
created an industry-standardized assessment and certification process for the construction and maintenance
industries. The goal of the program is to evaluate the competence level (knowledge and skills) of experienced
workers.
NCCER accredits training and assessment programs. Organizations interested in offering training will
pursue Accredited Training Sponsor status, and those interested in offering assessments or performance
verifications will pursue the path of Accredited Assessment Center.
When considering application for accreditation, the applicant should examine these guidelines
in detail. This examination will assist the organization in determining its capability to meet and
sustain the conditions of the NCCER’s National Standardized Training Process.
on
follow through to
paid upon receipt.
Table of Contents NCCER – 2016 Edition
Terms and Definitions................................................................................................................................. 5

1.0.0 ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR ACCREDITED TRAINING SPONSORS (ATS)............................ 9
1.1.0 Eligibility.................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2.0 Applicant Status....................................................................................................................10
1.3.0 Candidate Status...................................................................................................................11
1.4.0 Accredited Status..................................................................................................................11
1.5.0 Atmos Endorsement for Pipeline Operators.........................................................................12
1.6.0 Requirements for Domestic Organizations Working Internationally......................................12
2.0.0 ACCREDITED TRAINING SPONSOR (ATS)....................................................................................13
2.1.0 Sponsor Representative........................................................................................................13
2.2.0 Secondary Sponsor Representative.....................................................................................15
2.3.0 Master Trainer.......................................................................................................................16
2.4.0 NCCER Certified Instructor...................................................................................................17
2.5.0 Curriculum Performance Evaluator...................................................................................... 20
2.6.0 Module Test Proctor............................................................................................................. 22
2.7.0 Training Support Role........................................................................................................... 24
3.0.0 TRAINING LOCATIONS.................................................................................................................. 25
3.1.0 Training Unit (TU).................................................................................................................. 25
4.0.0 DELIVERING TRAINING................................................................................................................. 27
4.1.0 NCCER Curricula.................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.0 Module Tests........................................................................................................................ 27
4.3.0 Performance Profiles........................................................................................................... 29
4.4.0 Testing Out........................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.0 NCCER Testing System........................................................................................................ 30
4.6.0 NCCER Card Number.......................................................................................................... 30
4.7.0 Changes to Social Security Number, Alternate ID and/or Name.......................................... 31
4.8.0 Registration & Release Form............................................................................................... 31
4.9.0 Credentials........................................................................................................................... 31
4.10.0 Special Needs/Accommodations....................................................................................... 32
4.11.0 Complaint/Appeal............................................................................................................... 32
5.0.0 PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................................................................... 33
5.1.0 ATS Program Setup.............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.0 Personnel Evaluations.......................................................................................................... 33
5.3.0 Training Location Audits....................................................................................................... 33
5.4.0 Recordkeeping Requirements............................................................................................. 35
5.5.0 Penalties for Violation of NCCER Guidelines........................................................................ 36
6.0.0 AUDIT.............................................................................................................................................. 37
6.1.0 Scheduling............................................................................................................................ 37
6.2.0 Audit Process....................................................................................................................... 37
6.3.0 For-Cause Audit.................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.0 Suspension or Revocation of ATS........................................................................................ 38
6.5.0 Audit Appeals Process......................................................................................................... 39
on
follow through to ACCREDITED TRAINING SPONSORS GUIDELINES
ding
paidbalance for
upon receipt.
invoice date, the
payment is not
suspension, the
Terms and Definitions
NCCER – 2016 Edition
port by August
Accreditation – Confirmation and recognition by NCCER of training programs that meet established
e communicated
minimum standards and criteria for program design/administration.
bmitted by De-
suspended.Accreditation Process – A voluntary process whereby an Accredited Training Sponsor’s training program
is evaluated for adherence to NCCER accreditation standards and criteria.
ual maintenance
Accredited Training Sponsor (ATS) – An entity accredited by NCCER to deliver NCCER training
ee is not paid
programs and provide industry-recognized credentials.
date, the AAC
within 90 Annual
days Maintenance Fee – Annual fee charged to provide funding to support the NCCER Audit Program.
l be terminated.
ately if theAppeal
Pri- Process – A required written process established to resolve conflicts in accordance with NCCER
e organization.
accreditation procedures.
ding change of
status. ThisAudit
in- – A systematic and independent examination to determine whether the accredited organization is
uisitions and/or
compliant with NCCER policies and procedures.
hanges, the AAC

Board of Trustees – The governing body of NCCER.
to NCCER and
of businessCredential
and – Recognition from NCCER that an individual has demonstrated knowledge and competency in
nd/or notarized
a topic area as represented by NCCER modules. Individuals must successfully complete an end-of-module
erable fromknowledge
one test and performance profile, when applicable, to receive a training module credential.
Curriculum Performance Evaluator – Individual certified in accordance with the Curriculum

CER materials.
erformancePerformance
ver- Evaluator Certification Training Program to conduct performance profiles.
ations and any
als producedInstructor
by – Individual certified in accordance with the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program
(ICTP) and authorized to teach the NCCER curricula, proctor tests and evaluate performance profiles in their
identified craft area.
en policy/proce-
ministration and
gram. An orga-
Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) – Training program for qualified individuals
t meet or exceed
interested in teaching the NCCER curricula and offering the accompanying credentials.
ines. This policy
how the organi-
Instructor Resource Center (IRC) – A password-protected, secure website for instructors to access
or will address
lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and performance profiles.
ession, conceal-
controlled Intellectual
sub- Property – All module tests and performance profile materials are the copyrighted,
ms intellectual property of NCCER and are exclusively owned by NCCER.
eral regulations
r applicableLevel
na- – A predetermined number of NCCER curricula modules designed and sequenced to form
countries approximately one year of training. The content hours are equated to a year of training in an apprenticeship
cess program even though the levels may be taught in less than a year.
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ACCREDITED TRAINING SPONSORS GUIDELINES
Process One: • If the AAC has an outstanding balance for
The AAC may apply to add an international more than 90 days after the invoice date, the
Authorized Assessment Site (AAS) and provide AAC will be suspended. If payment is not
Master Trainer
oversight of –international
(Discontinued training
June 2022) fromAn theindividual
US. received
certified within 90
in accordance withdays of suspension,
NCCER’s Master the
Such organizations must be in good standing AAC will be terminated.
Trainer Instructor Certification Training Program (MTICTP) to assist in administration and oversight of the
with
training NCCERAllinindividuals
program. the US for whoall complete
programs. thisEach
program4.prior
Must complete
to June 2022the willannual
be ablereport by August
to continue
international location added to the accreditation 31 each year unless otherwise communicated
functioning in this capacity.
must have the required certified personnel and by NCCER.
must be approved through the AAS registration
Master Trainer
process Instructor
prior to Certification
delivering any NCCER assessmentsTraining Program • If (MTICTP)
annual report is not submitted
– (Discontinued by De-
June 2022) A
and/or
four-day performance
training verifications
program provided internationally.
by NCCER cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
to certify individuals approved by an accredited organization. All
By completing
Individuals this process,
certified through the AAC
this program will assumes 5. Must submit
retain their certification based payment of annual
on the previous maintenance
requirements.
compliance responsibilities and liabilities for all fee each January.
international AASs.
Module – The smallest instructional unit in the NCCER curricula • that
If annual
can be maintenance
completed andfee is not paid
recognized
underProcess
NCCER’s Two:standardized training process. For a module completion withinto 90bedays of invoice
recorded in thedate, the AAC
Registry,
International locations may apply for accreditation will be suspended.
successful completion of both a module test and performance profile, when applicable, must be completed.
independent
Digital badges are of the US-based
available organization.
at the module level. Such • If payment is not received within 90 days
locations must go through the application process of suspension, the AAC will be terminated.
as defined in the Accreditation Guidelines and will
Module Test – A test that evaluates the trainee’s knowledge6. ofMust notify NCCER
an NCCER curriculum immediately
module. if the Pri-
be responsible for compliance with the all policies
mary Administrator leaves the organization.
and procedures required of an AAC. Once accred-
Moduleited, Test Proctor – Individual
the international AAC is considered
certified intoaccordance
be in- 7.with
Must notify Test
the Module NCCER Proctorregarding change
Certification of
Training
dependent of the US-based organization,
Program to deliver and monitor module tests. with its ownership or organizational status. This in-
own distinct liabilities and responsibilities. cludes buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and/or
executive turnovers.
NCCER Curricula
Existing AACs– may not deliver
Standardized, assessments or and modular curricula developed by NCCER and
competency-based
deliver
published in performance
partnership with verifications
Pearson. internationally • For organizational name changes, the AAC
under their US accreditation. Please contact the must submit notification to NCCER and
NCCER Customer Service department for more provide an updated proof of business and
NCCER Learning Management System (LMS) – NCCER’s certificate web-basedof platform
insuranceusedand/or
to deliver training
notarized
information.
and assessments online. security letter.
• Accreditation is nontransferable from one
NCCER Testings ecTion Two
System – Online testing platform used for organization
module to another.
test delivery and recording of
completed performance profiles. This system automatically8.creates, Must not translate anymodule
scores and stores NCCER tests,
materials.
and reports successful completion of module tests and performance profiles assessments,
This includes to the Registry System for ver-
performance
2.0.0 Accredited Assessment center
credentialing. ifications, practical examinations and any
resPonsibilities other documentation/materials produced by
Performance Profilethe
1. Must maintain – Asecurity
hands-on oftest/demonstration
all assessments NCCER. the trainee’s ability to perform the
that measures
ordered.
skills covered in an NCCER curriculum module. 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment dures document for the administration and
Registration & Release
or performance Form – Awithout
verification form releasing
writtenand holding control
NCCER of its assessment
harmless for theprogram.
disclosureAnoforga-
any
consent from NCCER. Allverification
assessments, nization’s internal policy must meet
per- of the individual’s training and/or assessment records. or exceed
information in connection with the process
formance verifications NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
If the individual is under 18 yearsand practical
of age, exams
a parent/guardian signature
must on a paper
include, at aform is required.
minimum, how the organi-
are the copyrighted intellectual property of
NCCER. zation/Primary Administrator will address
Registry Department – Group of individuals who provide oversight the following
of thetopics:
NCCER Registry System and
3. Must
distributes remain in good financial standing with
all credentials. • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
NCCER. ment, or sale of drugs, controlled sub-
Registry • System
If additional documentation
– Database maintained is required
by NCCER (i.e., which records
stances, alcohol, and
submissions andfirearms
issues appropriate
credentials. PO #, project name/#, etc.) for an invoice • Compliance with US federal regulations
payment to be processed, it is the AAC’s (such as ADA and EEO), or applicable na-
responsibility to ensure that all required tional regulations in other countries
Responsibilities
information & Liabilities
is providedForm – A form
to NCCER outlining the responsibilities and liabilities that certified
at the • Grievances/complaints process
individuals time
agreeoftothe abide by and
order basedto on the policies
follow throughand to procedures outlined in the Accreditation Guidelines
and Program ensure that the invoice is paid upon receipt.
Compliance.
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ding balance for
invoice date, the
payment is not
suspension,Revoked
the – A status of accreditation or credentials rescinded by NCCER.
Suspended – Accreditation privileges are deactivated. No activity can occur until deficiencies are corrected.
port by August
e communicated
Sponsor Representative – Individual who is the primary liaison between an ATS and NCCER. Training is
bmitted byrequired
De- to serve in this role.
suspended.
Secondary Sponsor Representative – This role is assigned to individuals selected by the Sponsor
ual maintenance
Representative to assist in providing administration and oversight of the training program at the ATS or any
ee is not paid
TU. Training is required to serve in this role.
date, the AAC
Terminated – When an organization or NCCER chooses to end their accreditation or pursuit of accredited
within 90 status.
days Upon termination, the organization must reapply and pay all fees to become accredited again.
l be terminated.
ately if theTest-Out
Pri- – Experienced individuals may successfully earn module completions by passing both the module
e organization.
test and performance profile in accordance with NCCER’s policies and procedures.
ding change of
status. ThisTraining
in- Prescription – Report that is automatically generated after a module test is taken to identify
uisitions and/or
topic areas requiring remediation.
hanges, the AAC

Training Unit (TU) – A commercial, physical location (i.e., job site, office, correctional facility, high school,
to NCCER and
college, vo-tech/technical school, etc.) working under an ATS that is delivering NCCER training for credentials.
of business and
nd/or notarized
Training Unit Representative – Individual selected by the Sponsor Representative to assist in the
erable fromadministration
one and oversight of the TU. Training is recommended for those serving in this role.
Transcript – Official document which records successful completion of NCCER training.

CER materials.
erformance ver-
ations and Watch
any List – A list of individuals, companies, or organizations that have been expelled or suspended from
NCCER
als produced by training and/or assessment programs upon failure to comply with the responsibilities and policies
outlined in the NCCER Accreditation Guidelines.
en policy/proce-
ministration Withdrawn
and – Accreditation application withdrawn by NCCER or applicant organization prior to going into
gram. An orga-
Candidate status.
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy
how the organi-
or will address
ession, conceal-
controlled sub-
ms
eral regulations
r applicable na-
countries
cess

on
ding balance for
invoice date, the
payment is not
suspension, the
ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR ACCREDITED
1.0.0
port by August TRAINING SPONSORS (ATS)
e communicated
bmitted by De-
suspended.1.1.0 Eligibility
ual maintenance
Consistent with the mission and policies of NCCER, any entity deemed appropriate by NCCER may apply for
accreditation. The list below does not cover all accepted entity types. An applicant organization may contact
ee is not paid
NCCER to identify eligibility.
date, the AAC
within 90 Those
days entities which may be accredited include but are not limited to:
l be terminated. Contractors
ately if the Pri- Owner/Operators
e organization. Trade Associations
ding change of Labor Organizations
status. This in- Government Agencies
uisitions and/or Correctional Facilities
Temporary Employment Agencies*
hanges, the AAC Consultants*
to NCCER and
of business and Proprietary Schools (both non-profit and for-profit) *
nd/or notarized Public, Postsecondary Community and Technical Colleges*
Other entities deemed appropriate by NCCER*
erable from one International Organizations**
CER materials.
*Applications will be reviewed for appropriate industry linkage and program resources.
erformance ver-
**Eligibility determined by NCCER based on market, type of organization, and availability of appropriate
ations and any
training
als produced by materials.
Please contact Customer Service for more information at support@nccer.org.

en policy/proce-
ministration and
gram. An orga-
The following is a list of requirements that must be met in order to become an ATS:
t meet or exceed
Organization must have been in business for at least 12 months prior to application date.
ines. This policy
how the organi- Organization must have a commercial business address (home/residential addresses are not
or will address acceptable).
Organization must have appropriate facilities and equipment to deliver training.
ession, conceal-
controlled NCCER
sub- reviews all applications in detail. Eligibility does not guarantee accreditation. All decisions regarding
ms
accreditation, denial, termination, and revocation shall be made at the sole discretion of NCCER.
eral regulations
r applicable na-
All deliberations, including any adverse decisions, shall be kept in strict confidence by all parties. Consistent
countries
cess with the NCCER accreditation policies, applicants may appeal adverse decisions.

1.2.0 Applicant Status
oversight of international training from the US. received within 90 days of suspension, the
with NCCER in the US for all programs.
An organization that has submitted a Training Sponsor Accreditation Each 4. Mustapplication
complete the andannual
supporting
report by August
international location added to the accreditation
documentation is considered in applicant status. Applicant organizations have 12 months fromcommunicated
31 each year unless otherwise the ATS
application
must be submission
approved date throughto complete
the AASthe application process. After 12 months, the process will restart,
registration
the accreditation
process prior application
to deliveringwill anyreset,
NCCER andassessments • If annual
all associated documentation and report
fees mustis notbesubmitted
resubmitted. by De-
and/or performance verifications internationally. cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
1.2.1ByApplication
completing this Process
process, the AAC assumes 5. Must submit payment of annual maintenance
Organizations
international seeking
AASs. NCCER accreditation must complete an ATS application. The process is outlined
• If annual maintenance fee is not paid
below.
Process Two: within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
1.independent
Identify an individual, known organization.
of the US-based as the Sponsor Representative,
Such who will be
• If payment responsible
is not receivedfor the oversight
within 90 days
of the training
locations mustprogram
go through andthe willapplication
be the primary processliaison between the ATS andthe
of suspension, NCCER.
AAC will be terminated.
2. 6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
beComplete
responsible and forsubmit application
compliance with theandallsupporting
policies documentation. Supporting documentation includes:
andprocedures required (e.g.,
Proof of business of an AAC. Onceof
Certificate accred-
Incorporation, Certificate of LLC, Business License,
ited, the international
Company AACetc.).
By-Laws, is considered to be in- should
This documentation 7. Must notify
include NCCER organization’s
the applicant regarding change name of
dependent of the US-based organization, with its ownership or organizational status. This in-
and reflect
own distinct the minimum
liabilities 1 year in business.
and responsibilities. cludes buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and/or
Three letters of recommendation for the ATS applicant organization
executive turnovers. written by clients and/or
Existing AACs may not deliver assessments or
delivercustomers,
performance submitted on signed
verifications company letterhead,
internationally andorganizational
• For dated within the lastchanges,
name three to thefive AAC
months. Letters must attest
under their US accreditation. Please contact the to the reputation and performance
must of
submit the applicant
notification organization
to NCCER and
and
NCCERNOT Customer Service department for more
an individual. provide an updated proof of business and
information. certificate of insurance and/or notarized
Organizational chart showing names, titles, and contact information, to include the names of
security letter.
those who will be involved in the management of the training program
• Accreditation (must include Sponsor
is nontransferable from one
Representative,
secTion Two their direct reports and their immediate supervisor).
organization to another.
Signed ATS Integrity, Security, & Confidentiality8.Agreement Must not– Acknowledging
translate any NCCER that the materials.
organization and Sponsor Representative understands Thisand agreesassessments,
includes to all policiesperformance
in the ATS ver-
2.0.0 Guidelines
Accredited A ssessment c enter ifications, practical
and the requirements for accreditation. (Template included in the ATS application.) examinations and any
r esPonsibilities other documentation/materials
Photographs showing the finished space and equipment where computer-based tests and hands- produced by
1. Must NCCER.
on maintain
performance the security of all
profiles will beassessments
administered.
ordered. 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
Additional documentation is required
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment for educational dures
institutions documentuniversities,
only (colleges, for the administration
etc.): and
Official state-issued
or performance
accreditation
verification withoutdocumentation.
written control of its assessment program. An orga-
nization’s internal policy must meet or exceed
Evidence of an active industry advisoryper-
consent from NCCER. All assessments, board (recent meetingAccreditation
NCCER’s minutes, member Guidelines.lists,This
etc.)policy
formance
Evidence verifications
of job placementand practical
and career exams
services (advertisement,

are the copyrighted intellectual property of must include, at a minimum, how theetc.)
brochure, flyer, website, organi-
3. NCCER will review the application and supporting documentation the followingand topics:
either approve or request more
3. Must remain in good financial standing with
information. • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
4. Pay • aIf non-refundable application is
additional documentation fee once the
required application isstances,
(i.e., approved by NCCER.
alcohol, and firearms
PO #, project name/#, etc.) for an invoice • Compliance with US federal regulations
5. NCCER will register
payment the organization’s
to be processed, it is the Sponsor
AAC’sRepresentative (suchforasrequired
ADA and training.
EEO), or applicable na-
6. Once the requiredistraining
information provided is completed,
to NCCER applicant
at the is granted Candidate status.
• Grievances/complaints process
time of the order and to follow through to
ensure that the invoice is paid upon receipt.
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ding balance for
invoice date, the
payment is not
suspension,During
the the application process, ATS organizations should:
Review, understand and plan implementation of the policies and procedures outlined in the ATS
port by August Guidelines.
e communicated Review the equipment and material lists (found on the NCCER website under Program
Resources) for the craft areas that will be taught in the training program and make purchases if
bmitted by De-
suspended. appropriate.
Order curriculum from Pearson and access the Instructor Resource Center (IRC) to download
ual maintenance
performance profiles, lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations.
Set up classroom and performance areas (if applicable) for delivering training programs.
ee is not paid
date, the AAC
More information on the application process can be found at support.nccer.org.
within 90 1.3.0
days Candidate Status
l be terminated.
ately if theDuring
Pri- Candidate status, organizations can begin their training program following NCCER policies and
e organization.
procedures as outlined in the ATS guidelines.
ding change of
status. ThisOrganizations
in- should:
uisitions and/or If not already done, order curriculum from Pearson and access the Instructor Resource Center
(IRC) to download performance profiles, lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations.
hanges, the AAC Assign Secondary Sponsor Representative, Instructor, Curriculum Performance Evaluator and
to NCCER and Module Test Proctor training courses. These courses are provided through the NCCER LMS.
of business and
Have their Certified Instructors begin training using NCCER curriculum.
nd/or notarized
Have certified personnel (Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor Representative,
erable from one Instructors, Curriculum Performance Evaluators and Module Test Proctors) begin administering
module tests and submitting completed performance profiles utilizing the Testing System.
CER materials. Register TUs where ongoing training will take place. NCCER reviews all TU registration
erformance ver- applications and reserves the right to approve or deny any application.
ations and any
als produced by
A Candidate organization must begin to conduct training and testing within the first 12 months. Following 12
months of inactivity in Candidate status, the organization’s status will be terminated, and all associated fees
en policy/proce-
and applications must be resubmitted for accreditation.
ministration and
gram. An orga-
An initial accreditation audit will be scheduled with the Sponsor Representative within 6 to 12 months
t meet or exceed
of being placed in Candidate status. The initial audit is contingent upon training and testing activity being
ines. This policy
completed.
how the organi-
or will address
1.4.0 Accredited Status
ession, conceal-
controlled Once
sub- the initial accreditation audit has been successfully completed, NCCER will grant Accredited status.
ms Accreditation documentation will be sent to the Sponsor Representative
eral regulations
r applicableAccreditation
na- is non-transferable from one organization to another. For organizational name changes, ATS
countries must provide updated proof of business showing the organization’s name has changed. For instances of
cess merger/acquisition, please contact NCCER Accreditation at support@nccer.org for more information.

1.5.0 Atmos Endorsement for Pipeline Operatorsreceived within 90 days of suspension, the
oversight of international training from the US.
with NCCER in the US for all programs. Each
If an organization provides Operator Qualification (OQ) services to Atmos
4. Must completeEnergy theCorporation
annual report (“Atmos”)
by August
using NCCER’s Covered Task (CT) modules and tests, the organization must be fully accredited and meet all
must have the required certified personnel and byPipeline
NCCER.Endorsement Program that can be
requirements set forth inthrough
must be approved the most thecurrent version of the Atmos
AAS registration
foundprocess
on theprior
NCCER website.any NCCER assessments
to delivering • If annual report is not submitted by De-
NCCERBy reviews
completingall applications
this process,in detail.
the AAC Eligibility
assumesdoes not5.guarantee
Must submitendorsement.
payment All decisions
of annual regarding
maintenance
compliance responsibilities and liabilities for all
accreditation, denial, termination, and revocation shall be madefee at each January.
the sole discretion of NCCER.
international AASs.
1.5.1Process
Endorsement
Two: Process within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
Organizations
independentseeking
of thethe Atmos Pipeline
US-based Program
organization. SuchEndorsement • Ifmust complete
payment is notanreceived
Endorsement
within 90 days
application. Specific
locations must go requirements
through theof the application
application process process are detailed in the Atmos
of suspension, the AAC Pipeline
will beProgram
terminated.
Endorsement document published on the NCCER website.6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
1.5.2and
Accredited/Endorsed
procedures required of an Status
AAC. Once accred-
ited, the international AAC is considered to be in- 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
dependent of the US-based organization, with
Endorsement is non-transferable from one organization to another. its ownership or organizational status. This in-
Administration executive turnovers.
ExistingofAACs
thesemaytraining programs
not deliver is the responsibility
assessments or of the Sponsor Representative and CANNOT
be delegated.
deliver performance verifications internationally • For organizational name changes, the AAC
Organizations must have the Atmos Pipeline
NCCER Customer Service department for more Program Endorsement to
provide deliver
an OQ
updated services
proof to
of Atmos
business using
and
information.
NCCER’s CT modules and tests. certificate of insurance and/or notarized
security letter.
1.6.0 Requirements for Domestic Organizations• Working Accreditation Internationally
is nontransferable from one
secTion Two organization to another.
Organizations that are already accredited by NCCER in the U.S. may apply to
8. Must not translate anydeliver NCCER training
NCCER in
materials.
international locations. This includes assessments, performance ver-
2.0.0 Accredited Assessment center ifications, practical examinations and any
The ATS mayrapply to add an international TU and provide oversight
esPonsibilities otherof international training fromproduced
documentation/materials the U.S. by
Such1.organizations
Must maintain mustthe besecurity
in good ofstanding NCCER.
with NCCER in the U.S. (for all programs). Each international
all assessments
location ordered.
added to the accreditation must have the required 9. certified
Mustpersonnel and mustwritten
maintain internal be approved through
policy/proce-
the TU
2. registration
Must not use process
any prior
portionto delivering any NCCER training
of an assessment dures document for
internationally. By the administration
completing and
this process,
the ATS or
assumes compliance
performance responsibilities
verification without and control of its assessment
liabilities for all international TUs.
written program. An orga-
consent from NCCER. All assessments, per- nization’s internal policy must meet or exceed
An existing ATS may
formance not deliver training
verifications internationally
and practical exams under their NCCER’s Accreditation Please
U.S. accreditation. Guidelines. ThisNCCER
contact policy
are the copyrighted intellectual property of must include, at a minimum, how the organi-
Accreditation at support@nccer.org for more information. zation/Primary Administrator will address
NCCER.
the following topics:
3. Must remain in good financial standing with • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
• If additional documentation is required (i.e., stances, alcohol, and firearms
information is provided to NCCER at the • Grievances/complaints process
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2.0.0 ACCREDITED TRAINING SPONSOR (ATS)
port by August
e communicated
bmitted byThis
De- section outlines ATS personnel eligibilities and responsibilities.
suspended.
Registering of individuals, training, program administration, testing, credentialing, and release/reporting of
ual maintenance
information must be conducted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran
status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by local, state, federal
ee is not paid
date, the AAC
or other applicable national regulations.
within 90 days
2.1.0
l be terminated. Sponsor Representative
ately if theThe
Pri-Sponsor Representative acts as the primary liaison between an ATS and NCCER.
e organization.
ding change of Eligibility Requirements
2.1.1
status. This in-
uisitions and/or
Individuals must complete the training outlined by NCCER and may act as Sponsor Representative for only
one ATS.
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER and
of business2.1.2
and Responsibilities
nd/or notarized
The Sponsor Representative is responsible for:
erable from one Maintaining ATS accreditation per NCCER Guidelines.
Completing the annual accreditation survey sent from NCCER within the timeframe
CER materials. communicated. If the annual accreditation survey is not submitted by the required timeframe, the
erformance ver- ATS will be suspended.
ations and any
als produced by Ensuring the payment of the annual maintenance fee invoiced by NCCER annually.
Notifying the NCCER Accreditation Department at support@nccer.org regarding any change of
en policy/proce- ownership or organizational status. This includes buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and/or executive
ministration and turnovers.
gram. An orga-  For organizational name changes, the ATS must submit notification to NCCER and provide
t meet or exceed and updated proof of business, and organizational chart.
ines. This policy
how the organi- Ensuring the ATS remains in good financial standing with NCCER:
or will address  If additional documentation is required (i.e., PO#, project name/#, etc.) for an invoice
payment to be processed, it is the ATS’s responsibility to ensure that all required
ession, conceal- information is provided to NCCER at the time of order and ensure the invoice is paid upon
controlled sub- receipt.
ms
 If the ATS has an outstanding balance for more than 90 days after the invoice date, ATS
eral regulations
r applicable na- will be suspended. If payment is not received within 90 days of suspension, the ATS will
countries be terminated.
cess Notifying the NCCER Accreditation Department immediately regarding any change in Sponsor
Representative per the Change in Sponsor Representative section of these guidelines.

oversight of international
Ensuring trainingare
NCCER materials from
not the US.
translated. received
This includes within 90module
curriculum, days oftests,
suspension, the
Such organizations must be in good standing AAC will be
performance profiles, and any other documentation/materials produced by NCCER or Pearson.terminated.
with NCCER in the US for all programs. Each 4. Must complete the
Ensuring the ATS follows all NCCER marketing and logo guidelines, andannual
policiesreport
foundby on August
the
must have NCCERthe website.
required certified personnel and by NCCER.
must be approved
Never sharingthrough the AAS
their NCCER registration
Systems login information with another individual.
process prior toup
delivering any NCCER • If annual report is not submitted by De-
Setting and maintaining theassessments
list of curricula the organization
cember 31,will thebe offering.
AAC will be suspended.
and/or performance verifications internationally.
Ensuring the ATS and TUs have appropriate facilities, curriculum and equipment.
By completing this process, the AAC assumes 5. Must submit payment of annual maintenance
Ensuring
compliance audits of TUsand
responsibilities areliabilities
conductedfor perallthe Training
feeLocations Audits section of these
each January.
international AASs.
guidelines.
Ensuring
Process Two: registration of TUs is completed per the Training withinLocations
90 days section of these
of invoice guidelines.
date, the AAC
International Ensure MOUs
 locations are signed
may apply prior to registration. will be suspended.
for accreditation
independent  of the US-based
Update TU location organization. Such
details as appropriate. • If payment is not received within 90 days
locations must go through the application process
Ensuring individuals are assigned personnel certification of suspension, the AAC
training courses. will
These be terminated.
courses are
providedfor through the NCCER LMS. 6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
be responsible compliance with the all policies
 The Registration & Release mary Administrator leaves theare
organization.
and procedures required of an AAC. OnceForm accred- and the Responsibility & Liabilities Form both
ited, the international AAC is considered
included in the course. to be in- 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
dependent of the US-based organization, with its
Ensuring the most current personnel certification training materials are ordered and usedThis
ownership or organizational status. if in-
conducting personnel certification training with a certified executiveMaster Trainer.
turnovers.
Reviewing and approving personnel certification submissions in the Registry System.
Ensuring appropriate access for
under their US accreditation. Please contact the certified personnel is must
set in submit
the NCCER Testing System.
notification to NCCER and
Ensuring personnel certifications
NCCER Customer Service department for more remain active. provide an updated proof of business and
information.
Ensuring appropriate billing contacts are designated and kept up to date. certificate of insurance and/or notarized
security letter.
Ensuring evaluations of certified personnel are conducted per the Personnel Evaluations section
of these guidelines.
Ensuring Instructor evaluations by trainees are conducted per the Personnel Evaluations section
8. Must not translate any NCCER materials.
of these guidelines. This includes assessments, performance ver-
2.0.0 Accredited
Ensuring Assessment c
Instructors/Curriculum enter
Performance Evaluators have appropriate
ifications, performance profile
practical examinations and any
r esPonsibilities
paperwork. other documentation/materials produced by
1. Being
Must present
maintain theatsecurity
all auditsofand NCCER.
ensuring that all appropriate personnel are available as needed.
all assessments
ordered.
Ensuring the ATS is prepared for NCCER accreditation 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
audits.
2. Following
Must not useallanyNCCER
portionrecordkeeping
of an assessment requirements for auditdocument
dures purposes per for the
the administration
Recordkeeping and
or performance control of its assessment program. An orga-
Requirementsverification without
section of these written
guidelines. nization’s internal policy must meet or exceed
consent
fromallNCCER.
Following NCCER All assessments,
policies per-
and procedures, including any implemented between publication
formance verifications and practical exams NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
dates of these accreditation guidelines.
2.1.33. Change
Must remain in Sponsor Representative
in good financial standing with • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
If the Sponsor Representative
• If additional changes is
documentation orrequired
leaves the (i.e.,organization:stances, alcohol, and firearms
PO The#,NCCER
projectAccreditation
name/#, etc.)Department
for an invoice must be immediately
• Compliancenotified at support@nccer.org.
with US federal regulations
payment
The request to be
forprocessed, it is the AAC’srole must be
a Sponsor Representative submitted.
(such as ADAPlease see or applicable na-
and EEO),
responsibility to ensure that
support.nccer.org for more information.all required tional regulations in other countries
If there is nottime of the individual
another order andthat to follow
has gone through
through to the appropriate Sponsor Representative training that
can assume the role, the ATS may be suspended until a trained individual is in place.
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the Secondary Sponsor Representative
The Secondary Sponsor Representative is selected by the Sponsor Representative to assist in the
port by August
e communicated
administration and oversight of the training program.
bmitted by2.2.1
De- Eligibility Requirements
suspended.
The Secondary Sponsor Representative must complete the applicable training outlined by NCCER.
ual maintenance
2.2.2 Responsibilities
ee is not paid
date, the AAC
Responsibilities of a Secondary Sponsor Representative are designated by the Sponsor Representative and
within 90 may
days include:
l be terminated. Contacting NCCER regarding training-related questions/inquiries.
ately if the Pri- Ensuring NCCER materials are not translated. This includes curriculum, module tests,
e organization. performance profiles, and any other documentation/materials produced by NCCER or Pearson.
ding change of Ensuring the ATS/TUs have appropriate facilities, curriculum, and equipment.
status. This in- Conducting audits of TUs per the Training Locations Audits section of these guidelines.
uisitions and/or Registering TUs per the Training Locations section of these guidelines.
 Ensuring MOUs are signed prior to registration.
hanges, the AAC
 Updating TU location details as appropriate.
to NCCER and
of business and Assigning personnel certification training courses. The courses are provided through the NCCER
nd/or notarized LMS.
 The Registration & Release Form and the Responsibility & Liabilities Form are both
erable from one included in the course.
Ensuring the most current personnel certification training materials are ordered and used if
CER materials. conducting personnel certification training with a certified Master Trainer.
erformance ver-
ations and any Submitting and approving personnel certifications in the Registry System.
als produced by Setting up user access for certified personnel in the NCCER Testing System.
Ensuring personnel certifications remain active.
en policy/proce- Ensuring appropriate billing contacts are designated.
ministration and Evaluating certified personnel per the Personnel Evaluations section of these Guidelines.
gram. An orga- Ensuring Instructor evaluations by trainees are conducted per the Personnel Evaluations section
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy of these guidelines.
how the organi- Ensuring Instructors/Curriculum Performance Evaluators have appropriate performance profile
or will address paperwork.
Assisting in preparing the ATS for NCCER accreditation audits.
ession, conceal- Following all NCCER recordkeeping requirements for audit purposes per the Recordkeeping
controlled sub-
Requirements section of these guidelines.
ms
eral regulations Following all NCCER policies and procedures, including any implemented between publication
r applicable na- dates of these accreditation guidelines.
countries
cess

2.3.0 Master Trainer (Discontinued June 2022)
Organizations that entered candidate status or that were accredited Each 4. Must prior to June
complete the2022
annualwillreport
have aby Master
August
Trainer and the following details can still apply.
The Master Trainer is an individual selected by the Sponsor Representative • If annual to assistisinnot
report administration
submitted by andDe-
process prior to delivering any NCCER assessments
oversight
and/orof performance
the training program.
verifications internationally. cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
2.3.1international
Responsibilities
AASs.
The Master
Process Trainer
Two: is responsible for: within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
International locations may apply for accreditation
Ensuring the most current personnel certification training will materials
be suspended.are ordered and used.
independent of the US-based organization. Such
Having trainees complete Registration & Release Form prior to testing. • If payment is not received within 90 days
Having
as defined trainees
in the complete
Accreditation Responsibility
Guidelines and will & Liabilities Form prior to testing.
Workingfor with Sponsor Representative 6. Must
for any special notify NCCER immediately
needs/accommodation requests. if the Pri-
be responsible compliance with the all policies
andprocedures
Deliveringrequired
personnel of an AAC. Once
certification accred-including:
training
 Instructor Certification Trainingbe
AAC is considered to in-
Program 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
(ICTP).
own distinct Curriculum
 liabilities andPerformance
responsibilities. Evaluator training. cludes buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and/or
 Module Test Proctor training. executive turnovers.
deliver performance • Training can beinternationally
verifications delivered both in-person • and virtually. Certification
For organizational testing must
name changes, be
the AAC
proctored in
under their US accreditation. Please contact thethe Testing System. must submit notification to NCCER and
NCCER Customer
 Submitting Service department
personnel for more
certifications. provide an updated proof of business and
Maintaining confidentiality and security of all training and testing materials.
security letter.
Follow all NCCER record keeping requirements for audit purposes per
• Accreditation is the record keeping
nontransferable from one
requirements
secTion Two section of the guidelines. organization to another.
Following all NCCER policies and procedures, including 8. Mustany notimplemented
translate any between
NCCER publication
materials.
dates of these accreditation guidelines. This includes assessments, performance ver-
The SponsorrRepresentative
esPonsibilities may assign additional responsibilities other todocumentation/materials
a Master Trainer such as assistingproduced with
by
evaluating
1. Must certified
maintainpersonnel and auditing
the security NCCER.
training locations (TUs) per the Personnel Evaluations and Training
of all assessments
Locations Audits
ordered. sections of these guidelines. 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
control of its assessment program. An orga-
2.3.2 Certification
or performance Process
verification without written
(Discontinued June 2022) nization’s internal policy must meet or exceed
consent from NCCER. All assessments, per-
2.3.3 Credentials
are the copyrighted Issuedintellectual
by NCCER (Discontinued
property of must
June 2022) include, at a minimum, how the organi-
2.3.43. Maintaining
Must remain in Master Trainerstanding
good financial Certification
with • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
Master Trainers are certified
• If additional initially for is
documentation three years.(i.e.,
required In order to maintain
stances,certification,
alcohol, andthe Master Trainer must
firearms
comply with POall#,the
project name/#, etc.) for an invoice
following: • Compliance with US federal regulations
payment to be processed, it
Be associated with or employed by an ATS AND is the AAC’s (such as ADA and EEO), or applicable na-
responsibility to ensure that all required tional regulations
Teach/co-teach
information Instructor,toCurriculum
is provided NCCER atPerformance
the Evaluator, or Module in other
Test countries
Proctor training at
leastofonce • Grievances/complaints process
time the every
order three
and toyearsfollow andthrough
submit to (before expiration).
ensure
 that Upon the invoice of
approval is paid upon receipt.
the Registration of Curriculum certifications, the Master Trainer
certification will renew for three years from the date of the last class taught.
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the NCCER Certified Instructor
The instructor is an individual who meets the required qualifications as stated in these guidelines and is
port by August
e communicated
selected to conduct training for the ATS. NCCER training is required.
bmitted by De-
suspended.2.4.1 Eligibility Requirements
ual maintenance
NCCER allows an ATS to certify an instructor to teach specific levels of a craft. For instance, an individual
could be certified only for Carpentry Level 1 and/or Carpentry Level 2. The ATS is responsible for validating
ee is not paid
experience through the documentation outlined below to ensure that an individual has the appropriate
date, the AAC
qualifications and/or time in field to teach the specific levels of a craft they are being certified for. This
within 90 could
days mean that an individual with 2 years of field experience and a resume validated by the ATS, could be
qualified to teach Core and Level 1 or Level 2 of a craft title.
l be terminated.
ately if theIndividuals
Pri- must be approved by the ATS and possess at least one of the following to be certified for all 4
e organization.
levels of a craft:
ding change of Experience at a minimum journey- or licensed technician-level (at least four years) in the specific
status. This in-
uisitions and/or craft they wish to be certified to teach OR
A minimum of three years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction

hanges, the AAC
or maintenance-related training program in the specific craft they wish to be certified to teach
to NCCER and
of business and (where available).
nd/or notarized
Documentation of an Instructor’s qualifications must be reviewed, validated through appropriate follow-
erable fromup with the issuer (to confirm licensure) or employer (to confirm work experience), and kept on file by the
one
Sponsor Representative. Documentation must be at least one of the following:
CER materials. A diploma from an acceptable postsecondary institution in the specific construction field(s) to be
erformance ver- taught/evaluated (e.g., HVACR/Electrical/Welding, etc.) OR
ations and any A resume documenting actual experience in the curriculum title(s) or specific module(s) the
als produced by
individual intends to teach OR
Passing score on the relevant NCCER assessment and the corresponding Performance Verification OR
en policy/proce-
ministration and A license granted by a state in the specific construction field(s) to be taught/evaluated (HVACR/
gram. An orga- Electrical/Welding, etc.) OR
t meet or exceed Relevant certification by a state Department of Education relevant to the specific subject/
ines. This policy occupation/craft to be taught (where available).
how the organi-
or will address
Some titles have additional instructor requirements such as Safety, Green/Sustainable, etc. Please visit the
applicable craft page on the NCCER website for additional instructor requirements.
ession, conceal-
controlled sub-
ms 2.4.2 Certification for Multiple Curriculum Titles or Craft Areas
eral regulations
r applicableThe
na-Sponsor Representative must ensure the Instructor has the proper qualifications for all craft areas they
countries are certified to teach. Documentation of qualifications must be kept per the eligibility requirements listed
cess above. Documentation of all qualifications must be readily available for audit purposes and to submit to
NCCER upon request.

with NCCER in the
The instructor is responsible for:US for all programs. Each 4. Must complete the annual report by August
Following all policies and procedures as outlined in 31 theeach year unless
Delivering otherwise
Training, Modulecommunicated
Tests, and
Performance Profiles sections
must be approved through the AAS registration of these guidelines.
Using
process prior toNCCER curriculum.
delivering any NCCER assessments • If annual report is not submitted by De-
and/or performance cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
Never sharing verifications
their NCCER internationally.
Systems login information with another individual.
By completing
Working with this the
process,
Sponsor theRepresentative
AAC assumes for any 5. special
Must submit payment of annual
needs/accommodation maintenance
requests.
Ensuring
international AASs.trainees complete the Registration & Release Form prior to beginning training.
Ensuring evaluations by trainees are conducted per•the If Personnel
annual maintenance fee isofnot
Evaluations section paid
these
guidelines. will be suspended.
Maintaining
independent of theconfidentiality and security
US-based organization. of all training
Such • and testing materials.
If payment is not received within 90 days
Maintaining
locations training the
must go through andapplication
testing documentation
process for audit purposes per
of suspension, thethe Recordkeeping
AAC will be terminated.
as defined in the Accreditation Guidelines
Requirements section of these guidelines. and will
6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
Following all NCCER policies and procedures, including maryany implementedleaves
Administrator between publication
the organization.
ited, thedates of these accreditation
international AAC is consideredguidelines.
to be in- 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
Please
ownnote: An Instructor
distinct liabilities cannot be the proctor of record for their
and responsibilities. cludesown tests. mergers, acquisitions and/or
buyouts,
2.4.4deliver
Certification
performance Process
verifications internationally • For organizational name changes, the AAC
Process for Craft
NCCER Professionals
Customer Servicetodepartment
be certifiedforas NCCER
more Instructors provide an updated proof of business and
Instructor candidate must: security letter.
Successfully complete the Instructor Certification Training • Accreditation is nontransferable
Program (ICTP) from one
for Craft Professionals
and passsecTion
the required T wo
tests.
Complete the Registration & Release Form (if course 8. Must not translate
is taken in the NCCER any LMS,
NCCER this materials.
form is
This includes assessments, performance ver-
2.0.0 completed
Accredited as part of the course c
Assessment and a paper form is not required).
enter ifications, practical examinations and any
resPonsibilities
Complete the Responsibilities & Liabilities Form (if course is taken in the NCCER LMS,
other documentation/materials this form
produced by
is completed as part of the course
1. Must maintain the security of all assessments and a paper form is not
NCCER. required.)
Process for Certified Educators to be certified as NCCER Instructors (only eligible for completion through
2. Must notprogram
use anyinportion of an assessment dures document for the administration and
NCCER’s course the LMS) control of its assessment program. An orga-
or performance verification without written
Instructor candidate must: NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
formance verifications and practical exams
Provide proof of current teaching
are the copyrighted intellectual property of certification to be kept on
must file byatthe
include, Sponsor Representative
a minimum, how the organi-
OR
3. Provide
Must remain proof of three
in good years standing
financial of documented
with instruction at the Post-Secondary Level to be kept on
file by the Sponsor Representative AND • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
• IfSuccessfully complete the Abbreviated
additional documentation Instructor Certification
is required (i.e., Trainingand
stances, alcohol, Program (ICTP) for
firearms
Certified
PO Educators
#, project name/#,assigned in the
etc.) for NCCER LMS and
an invoice • pass the required
Compliance withtests.
US federal regulations
payment
Registrationto be processed,
& Release Formit is
andthe AAC’s
Responsibilities & Liabilities
(such as Forms
ADA and are completed as part ofna-
EEO), or applicable the
LMS course and paper forms are not required.
The abbreviated ICTP course in the NCCER LMS may also be used to re-certify NCCER Instructors whose
certification has expired.
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the for a Sponsor Representative to be certified as an NCCER Instructor
Sponsor Representative must:

port by August
e communicated Submit a copy of resume OR documents of qualifications, along with references from the
companies where prior positions were held, and the crafts they wish to be certified for to NCCER
bmitted by De- for review BEFORE attending Instructor Certification Training. Once validated and approved,
suspended. NCCER will assign Instructor Certification Training in the NCCER LMS.
ual maintenance Successfully complete the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) in the NCCER LMS and
pass the required tests.
ee is not paid Registration & Release Form and Responsibilities & Liabilities Forms are completed as part of the
date, the AAC
within 90 days Sponsor Representative will follow the instructions for submitting their completion certificate
l be terminated. from the LMS to NCCER. NCCER will then process certification in the Registry System.
ately if theIfPri-
ICTP training is conducted by a Master Trainer, training can be delivered in-person or virtually. Certification
e organization.
testing must take place in the NCCER Testing System. If training is delivered virtually, please see the NCCER
ding change ATS ofPersonnel Certification Virtual Training Guide that can be found at support.nccer.org for the policies and
status. This in-
procedures required for virtual training and testing. (Only applicable to organizations placed into candidate
uisitions and/or
status prior to June 2022.)
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER 2.4.5
and Submission of Instructor Certifications
of business and
nd/or notarized
If ICTP training is conducted via NCCER’s LMS, Instructor candidate will follow the instructions for
submitting their completion certificate from the LMS to the Sponsor Representative or Secondary Sponsor
erable from one
Representative for processing of Registration of Curriculum Certifications. The Sponsor Representative must
approve all submissions.
CER materials.
erformanceIfver-
ICTP training is conducted in person by a Master Trainer, then the Master Trainer, Sponsor Representative,
ations and any
als producedor by
Secondary Sponsor Representative must submit the Registration of Curriculum Certifications. The
Sponsor Representative must approve all submissions.
en policy/proce-
The Sponsor Representative is responsible for maintaining signed Registration & Release and
ministration and
Responsibilities & Liabilities Forms (may be completed electronically), and documentation of qualifications
gram. An orga-
for the specific craft areas the instructor is certified to teach and evaluate. In the event an instructor was
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy
originally certified at another ATS, the Sponsor Representative will need to ensure the required forms have
how the organi-
been completed.
or will address
All documentation must be kept on file for as long as an instructor continues to work for the ATS/TU. If an
ession, conceal-
instructor leaves the ATS/TU, documentation must be kept on file for a minimum of three years or until the
controlled sub-
ATS’s audit is cleared (whichever is longer).
ms
eral regulations
r applicable2.4.6
na- Credentials Issued by NCCER
countries
cess Upon successful completion of the ICTP, an individual will receive instructor certification through the Registry
System.

2.4.7 Maintaining Instructor Certification
Instructors are certified for three years after completing the4.ICTP . To complete
Must maintain certification,
the annual reportthe instructor
by August
international location
must comply with all the following:added to the accreditation 31 each year unless otherwise communicated
must have the required certified personnel and
must be Beapproved
associated with orthe
through employed by an ATS AND by NCCER.
AAS registration
Teach
process and
prior to administer
delivering anyaNCCER
moduleassessments
test as the Instructor • of
If Record
annual through
report is thenot submitted
Testing System byatDe-
and/orleastperformance verifications cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
once every three yearsinternationally.
(before expiration).
By completing this process, the
 Upon submission, instructor AAC assumes
certification5.willMust
renew submit payment
for three yearsof annual
from maintenance
the date of the
international AASs.submission.
2.5.0 Curriculum
Process Two: Performance Evaluator within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
A Curriculum
independent Performance Evaluator
of the US-based is an individual
organization. Suchselected to•conduct performance
If payment profile testing
is not received within for the
90 days
ATS. locations must go through the application process of suspension, the AAC will be terminated.
2.5.1beEligibility
responsible Requirements
for compliance with the all policies
NCCERited,allows
the international AAC is
an ATS to certify consideredperformance
a curriculum to be in- 7. Must to
evaluator notify
evaluateNCCERspecificregarding
levels of achange
craft. of
For instance, an individual could be certified only to evaluate Electrical Level 1 and/or Electrical Level 2. The
ATS is responsible for validating experience through the documentation outlined below to ensure that an
individual has the appropriate qualifications and/or time in field • to For
evaluate the specific
organizational namelevels of a craft
changes, thethey
AAC
deliver performance verifications internationally
are being certified for. This could mean that
under their US accreditation. Please contact the an individual with 2 years
must of field
submit experience
notification and toa resume
NCCER and
validated
NCCER by the ATS, could
Customer be qualified
Service departmentto evaluate provide an updated
Core and Level 1 or Level 2 of a craft title.
for more proof of business and
Individuals must be approved by the ATS and have experience at asecurity minimum letter.
of journey-level or licensed
technician-level (at least four years) in the specific craft they will be evaluating inisorder
• Accreditation nontransferable
to be certified from one
for all 4
levels of a craft. secTion Two
Documentation of a Curriculum Performance Evaluator’s qualifications must be
This includes reviewed, validated
assessments, performance through
ver-
2.0.0 A ccredited Assessment center
appropriate follow-up with the issuer (to confirm licensure) or employer (to confirm work experience) andany
ifications, practical examinations and
kept on file by the Sponsor Representative. Documentation must be at least one of the following:
1. Must maintain theonsecurity of all NCCER
assessments NCCER.
Passing score the relevant assessment and corresponding performance verification or
completing both the specific pipeline task module test and performance profile OR
2. Must not use any portionofofrelevant
an assessment dures document for the administration and
Successful completion NCCER curriculacontrolmodule(s) through
of its an NCCER
assessment training
program. An orga-
program OR
A resume
formance documenting
verifications andequivalent
practical education NCCER’s Accreditation
exams and experience to the above. Guidelines. This policy
2.5.2 Certification
NCCER. for Multiple Curriculum Titles orzation/Primary Craft Areas Administrator will address
3. MustRepresentative
The Sponsor remain in goodmust financial
ensure standing with
the Curriculum Performance Evaluator
• Prohibiting thehasuse,the proper
possession, conceal-
NCCER. ment, or sale ofqualifications
drugs, controlled
qualifications for all craft areas they are certified to evaluate. Documentation of all must sub-
• If additional documentation is required (i.e., stances,
be kept per the eligibility requirements listed above. Documentation of allalcohol, and firearms
qualifications must be readily
available forpayment
audit purposes and to submit
to be processed, it istothe
NCCER
AAC’supon request. (such as ADA and EEO), or applicable na-
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The Curriculum Performance Evaluator is responsible for:

port by August
e communicated Following all policies and procedures as outlined in the Performance Profile Section of these
guidelines.
bmitted by De- Never sharing their NCCER Systems login information with another individual.
suspended.
Working with the Sponsor Representative for any special needs/accommodation requests.
ual maintenance Ensuring trainees complete the Registration & Release Form prior to submitting completed
performance profiles.
ee is not paid Maintaining confidentiality and security of all training and testing materials.
date, the AAC
Maintaining training and testing documentation for audit purposes per the Recordkeeping
within 90 days Requirements section of these guidelines.
l be terminated. Following all NCCER policies and procedures, including any implemented between publication
ately if the Pri- dates of these accreditation guidelines.
e organization.
ding change 2.5.4
of Certification Process
status. This in-
Curriculum Performance Evaluator Candidate must:
uisitions and/or
Successfully complete the Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training and pass the
hanges, the AAC required test.
to NCCER and Complete the Registration & Release Form (if course is taken in the NCCER LMS, this form is
of business and
nd/or notarized completed as part of the course and paper form is not required.)
Complete the Responsibilities & Liabilities Form (if course is taken in the NCCER LMS, this form
erable from one is completed as part of the course and a paper form is not required.)
Process for a Sponsor Representative to be certified as an NCCER Curriculum Performance Evaluator:

CER materials.
erformance ver-
ations and Sponsor
any Representative must:
als produced by Submit a copy of resume OR documents of qualifications, along with references from the
companies where prior positions were held, and the crafts they wish to be certified for to
en policy/proce- NCCER for review BEFORE attending Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training.
ministration and Once validated and approved, NCCER will assign Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification
gram. An orga- Training in the NCCER LMS.
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy Successfully complete the Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training in the LMS
how the organi- and pass the required test.
or will address Registration & Release Form and Responsibilities & Liabilities Forms are completed as part of the
ession, conceal- Sponsor Representative will follow the instructions for submitting their completion certificate
controlled sub-
ms from the LMS to NCCER. NCCER will then process certification in the Registry System.
eral regulations
If Curriculum Performance Evaluator training is conducted by a Master Trainer, training can be delivered in-
r applicable na-
countries person or virtually. Certification testing must take place in the NCCER Testing System. If training is delivered
cess virtually, please see the NCCER ATS Personnel Certification Virtual Training Guide that can be found at
support.nccer.org for the policies and procedures required for virtual training and testing. (Only applicable to

oversightplaced
organizations of international
into candidate training
statusfrom
priorthe US. 2022.) received within 90 days of suspension, the
to June
2.5.5withSubmission
NCCER in the of US
Curriculum Performance
for all programs. Each Evaluator Certification
4. Must complete the annual report by August
If Curriculum
must have Performance
the required Evaluator
certifiedCertification
personnelTraining
and is conducted
by NCCER. via NCCER’s LMS, Curriculum
Performance Evaluator candidate will follow the instructions for submitting their completion certificate from
process prior to delivering any NCCER • If annual report is not submitted by De-
the LMS to the Sponsor Representative orassessments
Secondary Sponsor Representative
cember 31, thefor AACprocessing of Registration
will be suspended.
of Curriculum Certifications. The Sponsor Representative must approve all submissions.
compliance
If Curriculum responsibilities
Performance EvaluatorandCertification
liabilities for all
Training fee each by
is conducted January.
a Master Trainer, then the Master
international AASs.
Trainer, Sponsor Representative or Secondary Sponsor Representative • If annual
must maintenance fee is not
submit the Registration of paid
ProcessCertifications.
Curriculum Two: Sponsor Representative must approve all within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
submissions/forms.
The Sponsor
independent Representative
of the US-basedis responsible for maintaining
organization. Such signed
• IfRegistration
payment is &not Release
receivedandwithin 90 days
locations must go through the application process of suspension, the AAC
Responsibilities & Liabilities Forms (may be completed electronically), and documentation of qualifications will be terminated.
as defined in the Accreditation Guidelines and
for the specific craft areas the Curriculum Performance Evaluator will is certified to evaluate. In the event a Pri-
6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the
Curriculum Performance Evaluator was originally certified at another mary ATS, the Sponsor
Administrator Representative
leaves will
the organization.
needited,
to ensure the required forms have been
the international AAC is considered to be in- completed. 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
All documentation must beand
own distinct liabilities keptresponsibilities.
on file for as long as a Curriculum Performance
cludes Evaluatoracquisitions
buyouts, mergers, continues to work
and/or
for the ATS/TU. If a Curriculum Performance Evaluator leaves the ATS/TU,turnovers.
executive documentation must be kept on
file for a minimum
deliver of threeverifications
performance years or until the ATS’s audit is cleared
internationally • For(whichever is longer).
organizational name changes, the AAC
provide an updated proof of business and
2.5.6NCCER Customer
Credentials Serviceby
Issued department
NCCER for more certificate of insurance and/or notarized
information.
security letter.
Upon successful completion of the Curriculum Performance Evaluator Certification Training, an individual will
receive certification through the Registry System.
2.5.7 Maintaining Curriculum Performance Evaluator ThisCertification
includes assessments, performance ver-
resPonsibilities
Curriculum Performance Evaluators are certified for three yearsother after documentation/materials
completing the CurriculumproducedPerformance by
Evaluator
1. MustCertification
maintainTraining. To maintain
the security NCCER.
certification, the Curriculum Performance Evaluator must comply
of all assessments
ordered.
with all the following: 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
Be associated with or employed
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment by an ATS AND dures document for the administration and
or performance
Administer and verification without
submit at least onewritten control
performance profile of its
every assessment
three program.
years (before An orga-
expiration).
consent nization’s internal policy must meet or exceed
 from
UponNCCER.
submission,All assessments, per-
Curriculum Performance Evaluator
NCCER’s certification
Accreditation will renew for
Guidelines. three
This policy
formance verifications and practical exams
years from the date of the performance profile mustcompletion.
include, at a minimum, how the organi-
2.6.0 3. Module
Must remain TestinProctor
good financial standing with • Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
NCCER. ment, module
or sale tests.
of drugs, controlled sub-
The Module Test Proctor is an individual selected to deliver and monitor
paymentRequirements
2.6.1 Eligibility to be processed, it is the AAC’s (such as ADA and EEO), or applicable na-
Individuals information
must be approved is provided
by the toATS.NCCER at the • Grievances/complaints process
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The Module Test Proctor is responsible for:

port by August
e communicated Proctoring module tests according to the Module Test Section of these guidelines.
Ensuring trainees complete a Registration & Release Form prior to beginning training.
bmitted by De- Never sharing their NCCER Systems login information with another individual.
suspended.
Working with the Sponsor Representative for any special needs/accommodation requests.
ual maintenance Maintaining confidentiality and security of all training and testing materials.
Maintaining training and testing documentation for audit purposes per the Recordkeeping
ee is not paid Requirements section of these guidelines.
date, the AAC
Following all NCCER policies and procedures, including any implemented between publication
within 90 days dates of these accreditation guidelines.
l be terminated.
2.6.3 Certification Process
ately if the Pri-
e organization.
Module Test Proctor candidate must:
ding change of Successfully complete the Module Test Proctor Certification Training and pass the required test.
status. This in- Complete the Registration & Release Form (if course is taken in the NCCER LMS, this form is
uisitions and/or
completed as part of the course and a paper form is not required.)
Complete the Responsibilities & Liabilities Form (if course is taken in the NCCER LMS, this form
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER and is completed as part of the course and a paper form is not required.)
of business and
If Module Test Proctor training is conducted by a Master Trainer, training can be delivered in-person or virtually.
nd/or notarized
Certification testing must take place in the NCCER Testing System. If training is delivered virtually, please see
erable fromthe
oneNCCER ATS Personnel Certification Virtual Training Guide that can be found at support.nccer.org for the
policies and procedures required for virtual training and testing. (Only applicable to organizations placed into
candidate status or that were accredited prior to June 2022.)
CER materials.
erformance ver-
ations and any
als produced 2.6.4
by Submission of Module Test Proctor Certification
If Module Test Proctor Certification Training is conducted via NCCER’s LMS, the Module Test Proctor
en policy/proce-
candidate will follow the instructions for submitting their completion certificate from the LMS to the
ministration and
Sponsor Representative or Secondary Sponsor Representative for processing of Registration of Curriculum
gram. An orga-
Certifications. The Sponsor Representative must approve all submissions.
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy
If Module Test Proctor Certification Training is conducted by a Master Trainer, then the Master Trainer,
how the organi-
Sponsor Representative or Secondary Sponsor Representative must submit the Registration of Curriculum
or will address
Certifications. Sponsor Representative must approve all submissions/forms.
ession, conceal-
The Sponsor Representative is responsible for maintaining signed Registration & Release and
controlled sub-
ms Responsibilities & Liabilities Forms (may be completed electronically) for any certified Module Test Proctor. In
the event a Module Test Proctor was originally certified at another ATS, the Sponsor Representative will need
eral regulations
r applicabletona-
ensure the required forms have been completed.
countries
cess All documentation must be kept on file for as long as a Module Test Proctor continues to work for the ATS/
TU. If a Module Test Proctor leaves the ATS/TU, documentation must be kept on file for a minimum of three
years or until the ATS’s audit is cleared (whichever is longer).

2.6.5 Credentials Issued by NCCER
Upon successful completion of the Module Test Proctor Certification Training, an
4. Must complete theindividual will receive
annual report by August
international location added to
certification through the Registry System. the accreditation 31 each year unless otherwise communicated
• If annual report is not submitted by De-
2.7.0 Training
process prior toSupport
deliveringRole
any NCCER assessments
cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
By completing
The Support Role is an this process,selected
individual the AAC by assumes
the Sponsor Representative
5. Must submit topayment
assist with NCCERmaintenance
of annual Registry and
Testing System functions. This individual is not required to hold any NCCER certification.
international AASs.
independent of the US-based organization. Such • If payment is not received within 90 days
The Sponsor Representative may assign the following responsibilities:
Contacting
as defined NCCER regarding
in the Accreditation training-related
Guidelines and will questions/inquiries.
Submitting
be responsible personnel certifications
for compliance in the Registry System.
with the all policies
andprocedures
Setting uprequired of an AAC.
and maintaining Once accred-
appropriate user access in the NCCER Testing System.
security letter.
1. Must maintain the security of all assessments NCCER.
or performance verification without written control of its assessment program. An orga-
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3.0.0 TRAINING LOCATIONS
port by August
e communicated
bmitted byLocations
De- where ongoing training is being delivered must be registered. NCCER has designated these
suspended.locations as Training Units or TUs.
ual maintenance TUs must have a commercial (non-residential) address.
The ATS is responsible for ensuring compliance with NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines at all
ee is not paid sites.
date, the AAC
If a TU fails to comply with NCCER Guidelines, the ATS’s accreditation may be affected.
within 90 days
l be terminated.
3.1.0 Training Unit (TU)
ately if the Pri-
e organization.
A TU is an organization located at a commercial, physical location (non-residential), working under an ATS,
ding change ofis delivering NCCER training for credentials. TUs may include a job site, company or customer office,
that
status. Thiscorrectional
in- facility, secondary or postsecondary school (high school, college, vo-tech/technical school) etc.,
uisitions and/or
working in partnership with an ATS.
hanges, the AAC
It is required that the ATS and the TU have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines the
to NCCER and
agreed upon responsibilities of each and meets the policies and procedures set forth in these guidelines.
of business and
These would include:
nd/or notarized
Requirements for audit of the location.
erable from one Evaluations of instructors, curriculum performance evaluators and/or module test proctors.
Sharing of records as appropriate.
CER materials. Outlining of industry field trips or visits to classrooms if applicable etc.
erformance ver-
ations and Sample
any MOUs can be found at support.nccer.org. Executed MOUs should be maintained on file,
als produced by
electronically or paper copy, for audit purposes.
3.1.1 Registering a TU
en policy/proce-
ministration and
Registration of a TU must be approved by the Sponsor Representative. For more information, go to support.
gram. An orga-
t meet or exceed
nccer.org.
ines. This policy
how the organi-
It is the responsibility of the Sponsor Representative, or a Secondary Sponsor Representative if given
or will address
permission, to ensure a TU meets all requirements via photos and documentation or that the in-person initial
audit is completed prior to registration of the TU. It is preferred that initial audits are conducted in-person.
ession, conceal-
However, if the initial visit needs to be conducted virtually, please see the TU Virtual Audit Guide that can be
controlled sub-
ms found at support.nccer.org for policies and procedures on how to conduct a virtual TU audit.
eral regulations
r applicableThe
na-TU’s address must be commercial (non-residential), and the Industry Categories must be set within the
countries registration application to accurately reflect the training location type. NCCER will review these fields after
cess the TU application has been approved by the Sponsor Representative. Testing and training may only occur at
the TU location once the registration application has been approved by NCCER.

oversightanofinternational
If registering internationalTU,training from the US. must be areceived
the TU Representative Master within 90 days Trainer
Trainer (Master of suspension, the
still applies
Such organizations must be in good standing
for International). A pre-approval site visit by NCCER may be required. AAC will be terminated.
with NCCER in the US for all programs. Each 4. Must complete the annual report by August
international
If a TU location
decides to close added
their programto the accreditation
or change their ATS association, they unless
31 each year must notify NCCER
otherwise via email
communicated
and include both current and future Sponsor Representatives, if applicable. Before closure or transfer can
be made,
processtheprior
TU must return all
to delivering anytraining
NCCER assessments to the •
documentation If annual
original ATS forreport is not submitted
recordkeeping and audit by De-
and/or
purposes. Theperformance verifications
ATS must collect internationally.
all documentation cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
from the TU for audit. If applicable, the new ATS must
By completing this process, the AAC assumes
complete an audit and set up an MOU. NCCER will notify all5. parties Must once
submitthepayment
change of annual maintenance
is complete. Refer to
the TU Closure/Transfer Checklist that can be found on NCCER’s support site at support.nccer.org.
international AASs.
3.1.2Process
Training
Two: Unit Representative within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
TUs must have a Training
independent Unit Representative
of the US-based organization. assigned
Such by the Sponsor Representative.
• If payment The Sponsor
is not received within 90 days
locations must go through the application process of suspension,
Representative or Secondary Sponsor Representative can serve in this role if needed. the AAC will be terminated.
be responsible
The Training for complianceiswith
Unit Representative the all policies
responsible for working withmary
the Sponsor Representative
Administrator leaves theinorganization.
the
and procedures
administration requiredof
and oversight ofthe
an TU,
AAC. Once accred-
including maintaining records per the Recordkeeping Requirements
section of theseofguidelines.
dependent the US-based organization, with its ownership or organizational status. This in-
security letter.
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4.0.0 DELIVERING TRAINING
port by August
e communicated
bmitted by De-
suspended.4.1.0 NCCER Curricula
ual maintenance
NCCER Curricula is a standardized, competency-based and modular curricula developed by NCCER and
published in partnership with Pearson. Each module can be taught individually and does not have to be
ee is not paid
taught in the arranged sequence.
date, the AAC
All NCCER Curricula are the intellectual property of NCCER. Use of any portion of the NCCER Curricula
within 90 without
days the written consent of NCCER is expressly prohibited. Violation of this provision may subject an
l be terminated.
individual or organization to penalties, including but not limited to revocation of accreditation, credentials and/
ately if theor
Pri-
certifications, as well as legal liability for copyright infringement and/or all other applicable legal claims.
e organization.
ding change of
status. This4.2.0
in- Module Tests
uisitions and/or
A module test is an evaluation of a trainee’s knowledge of the competencies covered in an NCCER
curriculum module. Passing score on all module tests is a 70.
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER and
All module tests are the intellectual property of NCCER. Use of any portion of the module tests without
of business and
the written consent of NCCER is expressly prohibited. Violation of this provision may subject an individual
nd/or notarized
or organization to penalties, including but not limited to revocation of accreditation, credentials and/or
erable fromcertifications,
one as well as legal liability for copyright infringement and/or all other applicable legal claims.
To ensure NCCER standards and the integrity of credentials is maintained, changes to any NCCER module
CER materials.
erformancetest,
ver- including changing the number of possible answer choices, is prohibited. Any individual who completes
ations and aany
module test that has been altered will not be eligible to earn an NCCER credential.
als produced by
4.2.1 Testing Facilities
en policy/proce-
ministration All
andtesting facilities must:
gram. An orga-
t meet or exceed Provide a trainee check-in area for I.D. check and collection of personal (non-approved) items.
ines. This policy Ensure all devices are secure for testing. This is the responsibility of the Sponsor Representative,
how the organi- Secondary Sponsor Representative, or Module Test Proctor.
or will address  The use of cell phones for testing is prohibited.
Provide surface space enough to accommodate testing device (e.g., computer, laptop, tablet,
ession, conceal-
etc.) and approved NCCER reference materials (if applicable).
controlled sub-
ms Ensure adequate space between rows for walking.
eral regulations Ensure there are no posters, charts, and educational materials applicable to the module test(s).
r applicable na- Display the NCCER Prohibited items AND the NCCER Anti-Cheating posters in all rooms where
countries tests are given (download from support.nccer.org).
cess Provide an appropriate number of approved reference materials, where applicable.

4.2.2 Test Administration
To ensure integrity and a positive experience, the following4.testing Mustsession
complete set-up
the and administration
annual report by August
international location
guidelines should be followed: added to the accreditation 31 each year unless otherwise communicated
must be Representative/Secondary
The Sponsor approved through the AAS registration
Sponsor Representative/Instructor/Module Test
process prior to delivering any NCCER assessments • If annual report is notProctor must:by De-
submitted
Ensure testing area is set up
and/or performance verifications internationally. per the Testing Facilities section
cember of
31, these
the guidelines.
AAC will be suspended.
By Verify trainee
completing this identification
process, the by AAC viewing an approved
assumes photosubmit
5. Must ID (e.g., government
payment or company
of annual maintenance
compliance responsibilities and liabilities
issued ID such driver’s license, passport, etc.).for all fee each January.
international
Provide AASs.
scratch paper and pencil (if applicable). • If annual maintenance fee is not paid
Process Two:  All scratch paper must be collected when the testing withinsession
90 daysisof invoice date, the AAC
complete.
Provide approved reference materials (if applicable). will be suspended.
independent of the US-based organization. Such • If payment is not received within 90 days
 If trainees bring their own reference materials, the Instructor/Module Test Proctor must
as defined in the examine them before
Accreditation testing
Guidelines andcan begin.
will
Ensure trainees
be responsible do not with
for compliance have the anyall
prohibited
policies items. See Prohibited Items poster
and procedures
(found at required of an AAC. Once accred-
support.nccer.org).
Provide trainee(s) with a score report and training prescription.
Module tests must be administered:
Existing
Using AACs may Testing
NCCER’s not deliver assessments or
System.
Closed book (no notes, no handouts, etc.). must submit notification to NCCER and
under their US accreditation. Please contact the
 Some module tests
NCCER Customer Service department for more allow an approved reference material
provide an to be usedproof
updated during
of testing.
businessA and
list
certificate of
information. of modules that allow reference materials can be found on the curriculum pages of the insurance and/or notarized
NCCER website. security letter.
In-person by a Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor Representative, Instructor, or
secTion Two
Module Test Proctor.
 Trainees/test takers cannot be left unattended during a testing session.
2.0.0
No Accredited
more than 30 Atest takers to one
ssessment center
Instructor/Module Test Proctor
ifications, are allowed.
practical examinations and any
If a trainee/test-taker wishes to provide feedback on a test question, NCCER. they may submit a Question/Comment
1. Must maintain the security of all assessments
form. Noordered.
matter the result of the question review, the original test score will not be changed. More
9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
information on the question comment process can be found ondures NCCER’s supportfor
document site
theatadministration
support.nccer.org.and
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment
If a candidate
consent is caught cheating,All
from NCCER. it isassessments,
the responsibility nization’s
per- of the Sponsor internal policy must meetSponsor
Representative/Secondary or exceed
formance verifications and NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
Representative/Instructor/Module Testpractical
Proctor toexams
immediately terminate the testing session and document
areofthe must include, at a minimum, how the organi-
the details thecopyrighted
situation. Theintellectual property of is responsible for immediately contacting NCCER’s
Sponsor Representative zation/Primary Administrator will address
NCCER.
Audit Department and providing written documentation of the incident. All parties
the following topics:must cooperate with any
3. Must remain in good financial standing
investigation involving potential cheating or compromising of the with • tests. NCCERthe
Prohibiting willuse,
investigate and take
possession, the
conceal-
NCCER. ment, or sale of state,
drugs,and controlled sub-
appropriate action. NCCER may fully prosecute any violators of the applicable local, federal laws.
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the Retest Policy
NCCER has set a mandatory two-day retest period between each attempt on a module test.
port by August
e communicated
Pipeline modules have a mandatory one-day retest period between attempts.
bmitted by De-
Additional retesting guidelines may be required by the ATS or another governing body such as a state
suspended.
department of education.
ual maintenance
4.3.0 Performance Profiles

ee is not paid
date, the AAC
A performance profile is a hands-on examination that verifies the trainee’s ability to perform the skills
within 90 covered
days in an NCCER curriculum module.
l be terminated.
All performance profiles are the intellectual property of NCCER. Use of any portion of the performance
ately if the Pri-
profile without the written consent of NCCER is expressly prohibited. Violation of this provision may subject
e organization.
an individual or organization to penalties, including but not limited to revocation of accreditation, credentials
ding change of
and/or certifications, as well as legal liability for copyright infringement and/or all other applicable legal
status. This in-
claims.
uisitions and/or
4.3.1 Performance Administration

hanges, the AAC
to NCCER and
of businessTo
andensure integrity, the following performance testing set-up and administration guidelines must be followed.
nd/or notarized
The Instructor/Curriculum Performance Evaluator must ensure:
erable from one Testing facility/area is appropriate to complete all required performance tasks.
 Performance profiles may be administered on the jobsite.
CER materials. All required equipment is available and in safe working condition.
erformance ver-
Performance profile packets are downloaded from the Instructor Resource Center (IRC) or
ations and any
als produced by NCCER’s website craft pages.
Verification of trainee’s identification through approved photo ID (e.g., government or company
en policy/proce- issued ID such as driver’s license, passport, etc.).
ministration and Performance profiles are administered in-person.
gram. An orga-  NCCER strongly recommends delivering performance profiles in a one-on-one setting.
t meet or exceed
 Accredited organizations are responsible for ensuring that their delivery methods comply
ines. This policy
how the organi- with all laws and governmental regulations applicable to their training or qualification
or will address activities.
All tasks are completed as outlined on the performance profile sheet.
ession, conceal- All performance profile tasks are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
controlled sub-
ms Simulation of tasks must be pre-approved, in writing, by NCCER. For more information, contact NCCER’s
Accreditation Department at support@nccer.org.
eral regulations
r applicable na-
countries
4.3.2 Retest Policy
cess
Upon a failed attempt, the certified Instructor or Curriculum Performance Evaluator determines when the
trainee can retest.

4.3.3 Submissions
Performance profiles are submitted electronically in the NCCER Each Testing
4. Must System.
complete the annual report by August
Performance profiles will not be accepted more than two years after theotherwise
31 each year unless completion communicated
date.
must be
Completed approved through
performance the AAS
profile sheets must registration
be kept on file per•the Recordkeeping section of these by De-
process prior to delivering any NCCER assessments If annual report is not submitted
guidelines.
compliance
4.4.0 Testing Out responsibilities and liabilities for all fee each January.
international AASs.
Individuals
ProcesswhoTwo:have gained knowledge and experience may test-out within to earn
90 dayscredentials.
of invoice date, the AAC
Both the
International modulemay
locations testapply
and performance
for accreditation profile must be will be suspended.
passed in order to earn module
independent of thecredit.
completion US-based organization. Such • If payment is not received within 90 days
Only one attempt to test-out per module is allowed.
 Iffor thecompliance
test-out is with
not passed, 6. Must
the trainee must attendnotify NCCERforimmediately
instruction if the Pri-
the specific module(s)
be responsible the all policies
and procedures before
requiredbeingof permitted
an AAC. Once to retest.
accred-
4.5.0 NCCERofTesting
dependent the US-based Systemorganization, with its ownership or organizational status. This in-
The NCCER Testing System is an online testing platform used for moduleturnovers.
executive test delivery and recording of
completed
deliverperformance
performanceprofiles. The NCCER
verifications Testing System automatically
internationally reports successful
• For organizational name changes, completion
the AACof
module
undertests andUS
their performance
accreditation.profiles
Please to the Registry
contact must submit
the System for credentialing. notification to NCCER and
NCCER Customer Service department for more
Access is granted by the Sponsor Representative, or Secondary provide anSponsor updatedRepresentative
proof of business and
if given
permissions. security letter.
Individuals that can use the NCCER Testing System•under an ATS must
Accreditation be a Sponsor from one
is nontransferable
secTion
Representative, Two
Secondary Sponsor Representative, Instructor,
organization Curriculum
to another.Performance
Evaluator or Module Test Proctor. 8. Must not translate any NCCER materials.
4.6.0 NCCER Card Number
An individual
1. Mustwill need an
maintain theNCCER
security card number
of all to take a module
assessments NCCER.
test or a performance profile to receive
ordered.
credentials. An NCCER card number is a unique identifier assigned 9. Musttomaintain
an individual whowritten
internal has an policy/proce-
NCCER
profile. The NCCER profile includes, at
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment minimum, the dures
individual’s first document
and last for
name, the administration
birthdate, and an and
alternateorID.performance verification without written control of its assessment program. An orga-
formancea verifications andalternate
practicalIDs. exams NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
NCCER provides list of acceptable If you cannot provide one of the alternate ID types listed,
are thesupport@nccer.org.
copyrighted intellectual property of must include, at a minimum, how the organi-
please contact zation/Primary Administrator will address
NCCER.
Information
3. Must provided
remainas in part
goodoffinancial
an individual’s
standing NCCER
with profile is•treated as confidential and handled using
Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
industry NCCER.
standard privacy and security measures. ment, or sale of drugs, controlled sub-
Once a NCCER PO #,profile
project is established,
name/#, etc.)the forcard number should be
an invoice used for all training
• Compliance with US andfederal
testingregulations
activities.
payment
Using multiple alternateto beID processed, it is the
types can result AAC’s records in(such
in duplicate the Registry
as ADA Systemand EEO), andormay prevent na-
applicable
credentialsresponsibility to ensure that all required
from being generated. tional regulations in other countries
NOTE: For pipeline operator qualification, use of individual’s SSN as their alternate ID type is required for
records to show in ISNetworld.
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the Changes to Social Security Number, Alternate ID and/or Name
Changes or corrections to a name or alternate ID in the Registry System can be made by submitting a
port by August
e communicated
written request to support@nccer.org. Please note that proof of ID and additional documentation may be
required.
bmitted by De-
suspended.
4.8.0 Registration & Release Form
ual maintenance
All trainees must complete a Registration & Release Form.
ee is not paid If a trainee is under the age of 18, a hard copy of the Registration & Release Form is required
date, the AAC
with their legal guardian’s signature.
within 90 Completed
days Registration & Release Forms must be kept on file for a minimum of three years or until the
l be terminated.
ATS’s audit is cleared (whichever is longer).
ately if the Pri-
e organization.
If an individual chooses to create a card number from the NCCER.org homepage, the registration process
ding change requires
of the completion of an electronic Registration & Release Form. Completing the electronic form or
status. Thisscanning
in- the paper form to an electronic storage location accessible during an audit relieves the ATS’s
requirement to maintain a hard copy of the form.
uisitions and/or
hanges, the AAC

to NCCER 4.9.0
and Credentials
of business and
Credentials are awarded as recognition from NCCER when an individual has demonstrated knowledge and
nd/or notarized
competency in a topic area outlined by NCCER curricula.
erable from one
Credentials consist of certificates, NCCER cards and transcripts:
CER materials. Certificates are issued for successful completion of each level of NCCER training.
erformance ver- NCCER cards are issued at the time a trainee receives their first level completion.
ations and any
als produced by  Once an individual has earned an NCCER card, a new card will not be issued for
subsequent level completions.
en policy/proce- A transcript lists all NCCER completions.
ministration and  Transcripts can be printed by the individual or by ATS certified personnel by signing in on
gram. An orga- the NCCER website. Please go to support.nccer.org for more information.
t meet or exceed Digital Badges
ines. This policy
how the organi-  Badges are issued for successful completion of each module, level, and craft. Badges can
or will address be shared digitally through social media, websites, digital portfolios, and email signatures.
For more information visit www.nccer.org.
ession, conceal-
controlled Additional
sub- or replacement certificates and cards can be requested by the ATS, but a nominal fee for each
ms trainee will be required if:
eral regulations It is more than six months after the original credential issue date OR
r applicable na- Quantities of reprints are requested (regardless of issuance date).
countries
cess Individuals may request replacement copies of their credentials by submitting a credential request via the
NCCER website.

4.10.0 Special Needs/Accommodations
NCCER certified personnel, working with the Sponsor Representative, should ensure
4. Must complete that appropriate
the annual report by August
international
requests for trainee location
specialadded to the accreditation
needs/accommodations are addressed.
31 eachAnyyear
questions regarding whether
unless otherwise a
communicated
must trainee
proposed have the required certified
accommodation personnelunder
is permissible and these guidelines
by NCCER. should be referred to NCCER before
any accommodation is granted. • If annual report is not submitted by De-
Neither
By the lack of general
completing reading the
this process, ability,
AAC norassumes
the lack of the5. ability
Musttosubmit
read English
payment qualifies a participant
of annual maintenance
for ADA accommodations.
compliance Interpretation
responsibilities or translation
and liabilities for all of a module exam into
fee each January. another language is NOT
permitted. Any organization
international AASs. that is found to have interpreted or translated a module exam may face discipline
or revocation of its accreditation. Any individual that is found to have
Process Two: interpreted
within 90 daysoroftranslated a module
invoice date, exam
the AAC
may International
face disciplinelocations
or revocation of their NCCER
may apply for accreditationcredentials and/or certifications.
will be suspended. All forms of interpretation
and translation,
independent including but not limited
of the US-based to in-person
organization. Suchand electronic methods,isare
• If payment notprohibited.
received within 90 days
4.11.0as defined in the Accreditation Guidelines and will
Complaint/Appeal 6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
If an and procedures
Instructor, required
Curriculum of an AAC.Evaluator,
Performance Once accred-Module Test Proctor, or trainee has a complaint, they
shouldited, the international
contact the ATS SponsorAAC isRepresentative.
considered to be in- 7. Must notify NCCER regarding change of
If no satisfactory response is reached through the Sponsor Representative, the Instructor, Curriculum
Performance Evaluator, Module Test Proctor or trainee should submit a written statement to the NCCER
• For organizational name changes, the AAC
Auditdeliver performance
Department verifications internationally
via support@nccer.org. NCCER will investigate and submit
must provide notification
a response accordingly
to NCCERtoand all
necessary
NCCER parties.
Customer Service department for more provide an updated proof of business and
security letter.
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5.0.0 PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
port by August
e communicated
bmitted by De-
suspended.5.1.0 ATS Program Setup
ual maintenance
An ATS’s account must be properly set up and maintained to include:
Curriculum being delivered.
ee is not paid Training location (TUs) registration and deactivation.
date, the AAC
Certified personnel association with the ATS and their TU(s).
within 90 days Current billing designation(s).
l be terminated.
ately if the5.2.0
Pri- Personnel Evaluations
e organization.
NCCER requires that all certified personnel are evaluated, and documentation is maintained for audit
ding change of
status. Thispurposes.
in-
uisitions and/or
It is preferred that evaluations of certified personnel are conducted in-person. However, if the evaluation
needs to be conducted virtually, the Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor Representative or a Master
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER Trainer,
and if given permission, may conduct evaluations via Zoom or another virtual platform.
of business and
Evaluations must be documented using NCCER’s evaluation forms or similar documents created by the ATS.
nd/or notarized
Evaluations must be kept on file per the Recordkeeping section of these guidelines.
erable from one
5.2.1 Instructor Evaluations
CER materials.
erformanceInstructors
ver- must be evaluated by:
ations and any The Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor Representative or Master Trainer if permission
als produced by
is given, when they are first certified and at least once every three years thereafter.
Their students at least once every three years.
en policy/proce-
ministration and
5.2.2 Curriculum Performance Evaluator Evaluations
gram. An orga-
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy
Curriculum Performance Evaluators must be evaluated by the Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor
how the organi-
Representative or Master Trainer if permission is given, when they are first certified and at least once every
or will address
three years thereafter.
ession, conceal-
controlled 5.2.3
sub- Module Test Proctor Evaluations
ms
Module Test Proctors must be evaluated by the Sponsor Representative, Secondary Sponsor Representative
eral regulations
r applicableorna-
Master Trainer if permission is given, when they are first certified and at least once every three years
countries thereafter.
cess

5.3.0 Training Location Audits
NCCER requires that all registered training locations (TUs) be Each 4. audited, and thatthe
Must complete documentation
annual report is maintained
by August
for audit purposes.
Audits must be documented using NCCER’s Training Location Audit forms orreport
• If annual similarisdocuments
not submittedcreated
by by
De-
the ATS. Audit
and/or forms mustverifications
performance be kept on file cember 31, the
per the Recordkeeping section of these guidelines.
internationally. AAC will be suspended.
It is preferred
compliance thatresponsibilities
audits of registered TU locations
and liabilities are conducted
for all in-person.
fee each January. However, if the audit needs
to beinternational
conducted virtually,
AASs. please see the TU Virtual Audit Guide that can be found at support.nccer.org for
policies and Two:
Process procedures on how to conduct a virtual TU audit. within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
independent of the US-based
5.3.1 Initial Training Location Audit organization. Such • If payment is not received within 90 days
as defined in the Accreditation Guidelines and
An initial TU audit must be completed by the Sponsor Representative,will Secondary Sponsor Representative or
Master mary Administrator leaves the organization.
andTrainer if permission
procedures requiredisofgiven,
an AAC.priorOnce
to registration.
accred-
The initial audit must
dependent of theensure:
US-based organization, with its ownership or organizational status. This in-
own Appropriate
distinct storage
liabilities is in place for security and confidentiality
and responsibilities. of trainee
cludes buyouts, records.
mergers, acquisitions and/or
Testing facility executive turnovers.
Existing AACs mayisnot
setdeliver
up per assessments
the Testing Facilities
or section of these guidelines.
Appropriate classroom and hands-on
deliver performance verifications internationally facilities and equipment are in placename
• For organizational and location
changes,meets all
the AAC
under safety
their US andaccreditation. Please contact the
regulatory requirements. must submit notification to NCCER and
NCCER provide an updated proof of business and
NCCER curriculum is available for for
Customer Service department more and trainees.
instructors
Instructors have all available resources (e.g., PowerPoints, Lesson
security Plans, etc.).
letter.
Training personnel are certified, and all required documentation • Accreditation isfile
is on for audit purposes.
nontransferable from one
AppropriatesecTion Two
devices are in place and in good working organization
condition for to another.
online testing.
MOU is in place and up-to-date and meets all requirements. 8. Must not translate any NCCER materials.
Required documentation is on file if kept at the TU (paper This includes assessments,
or electronically performance ver-
stored):
2.0.0 A ccredited Assessment center ifications,
Registration & Release Forms for trainees and certified personnel. practical examinations and any
 Responsibilities & Liabilities for certified personnel.
1. Must maintain
 Datedthe andsecurity
completed assessments profiles. NCCER.
of allperformance
 Completed certified personnel evaluations. dures document for the administration and
2. Must  not Certified
use any personnel
portion oftraining
an assessment
and qualification control
documentation.
or performance verification without written of its assessment program. An orga-
5.3.2 Training Location Ongoing
are the copyrighted intellectual property of Audits must include, at a minimum, how the organi-
TUs must be audited by the Sponsor Representative, Secondary theSponsor
following topics:
Representative or Master Trainer, if
3. Must
permission remainatinleast
is given, good financial
once every standing
three years with
after their initial audit.
• Prohibiting the use, possession, conceal-
• If additional
The ongoing audit mustdocumentation
ensure: is required (i.e., stances, alcohol, and firearms
PO #, project name/#, etc.) for an invoice
All agreed to requirements in the MOU are being met.Compliance with US federal regulations
•
payment to be processed, it is the AAC’s
Appropriate storage
responsibility is in place
to ensure that all ensure security and (such
to required as ADA and
confidentiality EEO),records.
of trainee or applicable na-
tional regulations in other countries
The testing facility
information is setup
is provided to per
NCCERthe Testing
at the Facilities•section of these guidelines.
Grievances/complaints process
time of the order
Appropriate and toand
classroom follow through
hands-on to
facilities and equipment are in place and location meets all
ensure that the invoice is paid
safety and regulatory requirements. upon receipt.
Non-expired NCCER curriculum is available for instructor and trainees.
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suspension, the Instructor has all available resources (e.g., PowerPoints, lesson plans, etc.).
Training personnel are certified.
port by August Appropriate devices are in place and in good working condition for online testing.
e communicated Required documentation is on file, if kept at the TU (paper or electronically stored):
 Registration & Release Forms for trainees and certified personnel.
bmitted by De-
suspended.  Responsibilities & Liabilities for certified personnel.
 Dated and completed performance profiles.
ual maintenance
 Completed certified personnel evaluations.
 Certified personnel training and qualification documentation.
ee is not paid
date, the AAC
Any issues or concerns that cannot be resolved by the Sponsor Representative must be reported to
within 90 NCCER’s
days Audit Department at support@nccer.org.
l be terminated.
ately if the5.4.0
Pri- Recordkeeping Requirements
e organization.
ding change NCCER
of has established record keeping requirements for audit purposes. Records can be kept in paper
status. Thisformat
in- in a secure location or electronically on a secure server with access limited to appropriately certified
uisitions and/or
personnel. All records must be kept on file for a minimum of three years or until the ATS’s audit is cleared
(whichever is longer).
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER The andfollowing is a list of documentation that must be kept on file for auditing purposes:
of business and
Instructor and Curriculum Performance Evaluator qualifications.
nd/or notarized
Certified personnel evaluations.
erable from one Dated and graded certified personnel module tests if testing was conducted on paper.
Completed Registration & Release Forms for all certified personnel and trainees (unless they are
CER materials. completed electronically in the Registry System or on the NCCER LMS).
erformance ver-  If trainee is under the age of 18 a hard copy of the Registration & Release Form is required
ations and any with legal guardian’s signature.
als produced by
Completed Responsibilities & Liabilities forms for all certified personnel (unless they are
completed electronically in the Registry System or on the NCCER LMS).
en policy/proce-
ministration and Dated and completed performance profile sheets.
gram. An orga- Dated and graded module tests if testing was conducted on paper.
t meet or exceed Training location audits (TU):
ines. This policy  Executed MOUs.
how the organi-
or will address  For auditing purposes, if a TU decides to close their program or change their ATS
affiliation, they must notify NCCER via email and include both current and future Sponsor
ession, conceal- Representatives if applicable. Before closure or transfer can be made, the TU must return
controlled sub- all training documentation to the original ATS for recordkeeping and audit purposes. The
ms ATS must collect all documentation from the TU for audit.
eral regulations
r applicable na-
countries
cess

oversight
Accredited of international
organizations remaintraining
responsible fromforthe US.
ensuring received
that their within 90
recordkeeping days ofwith
complies suspension, the
all laws and
Such organizations must be in good standing
governmental regulations applicable to their training or qualification activities. AAC will be terminated.
5.5.0 Penalties
must for Violation
have the required certifiedofpersonnel
NCCERand Guidelines by NCCER.
NCCER will take
process priorthe appropriate
to delivering anyaction
NCCER against those who cheat
assessments • and/or
If annual report
violate is not
NCCER submitted by De-
Accreditation
Guidelines. cember 31, the AAC will be suspended.
compliance
For violations responsibilities
of NCCER policies or and liabilities by
procedures foran
allorganization, its certified
fee each January.personnel, employee/
international AASs.
representative, and/or candidates, penalties may include but are • not limited to:
If annual maintenance fee is not paid
A
Process Two:“for cause” audit at the expense of the ATS. within 90 days of invoice date, the AAC
Immediate
International suspension
locations may apply of ATS accreditation and/or training
for accreditation will be suspended.
location activity.
independent
Loss ofofNCCER the US-based organization.
credentials for involved Such • If payment
personnel, with or withoutisnotice,not received within 90
for a minimum of days
five
locations must
years. go through the application process of suspension, the AAC will be terminated.
Revocation of the ATS’s accreditation with no eligibility 6. MusttonotifyreapplyNCCER immediately
for a minimum of fiveifyears.
the Pri-
Eligibility required
to reapply mary Administrator leaves the organization.
and procedures ofisansubject
AAC. Onceto NCCER
accred- review.
ited,the international
Revocation AAC
of any is considered
NCCER credentialsto beand/or
in- certifications
7. Must notify issued NCCER
to traineesregarding change of
by the organization.
dependent of the US-based organization, with
Organization and/or personnel listed on NCCER Watch List. its ownership or organizational status. This in-
Disqualifying the trainee without opportunity for retesting.
Existing
Barring AACs the may notfrom
trainee deliver assessments
all module testingor and/or performance profile (if applicable) activity with
NCCER for a minimum of five years. must submit notification to NCCER and
Legal action and costs,
NCCER Customer Service department for moreincluding but not limited to the cost of an
provide anyupdated
legal fees incurred
proof by NCCER
of business and
information. certificate of insurance
in enforcing its actions or defending against any legal action brought by the organization against and/or notarized
NCCER. security letter.
*If an organizations ecTion
has training and Tassessment
wo organization
accreditations, revocation of oneto another.
may result in revocation of
the other pending results of an investigation. 8. Must not translate any NCCER materials.
5.5.1 Violation of Accreditation Guidelines Appealsother
resPonsibilities Processdocumentation/materials produced by
1. Must maintain the security of allall
assessments NCCER.
Organizations and individuals can appeal decisions unless otherwise notated by NCCER. Appeals must
be submitted in writing to NCCER within 60 days of the notification date. The decision resulting from the
2. process
Must notis use dures document for the administration and
appeals finalany
and portion of an assessment
will be effective immediately. control of its assessment program. An orga-
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6.0.0 AUDIT
port by August
e communicated
bmitted byThe
De-audit is an important part of the accreditation process. An organization must successfully complete an
suspended.initial audit to be granted Accredited status. Once accredited, an organization must successfully complete a
ual maintenance
re-accreditation audit once every three years thereafter.
ee is not paid
6.1.0
date, the AAC
Scheduling
NCCER’s Audit Department will contact the Sponsor Representative at least 45-60 days in advance to
within 90 days
schedule all audits. To schedule the initial audit, the organization must be actively training and testing.
l be terminated.
If the organization is not actively training and testing, NCCER will reach out regarding the
ately if the Pri-
e organization. organization’s accreditation status.
The Sponsor Representative must be present at all audits and ensure that all appropriate
ding change of
status. This in- personnel are available as needed.
uisitions and/or Once an audit is scheduled, requests to reschedule may require the ATS to pay for the entire cost
of the rescheduled audit.
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER Initial
and audits will be scheduled within 6-12 months after achieving candidate status.
of business and
Reaccreditation audits will be scheduled every three years after the initial audit.
nd/or notarized
erable from6.2.0
one Audit Process
The audit process consists of an NCCER auditor reviewing training program documentation. In order for the
CER materials.
erformanceATSver-to prepare, NCCER will provide a list of all documentation that will be reviewed ahead of time.
ations and any
als producedThebyaudit will include the following activities:
ATS location
en policy/proce-  Review of secure storage of training program documentation.
ministration and  Site audit of the ATS to include classroom and performance area (if applicable), equipment
gram. An orga-
t meet or exceed and curriculum.
ines. This policy  Review use of NCCER logo (if applicable).
how the organi-  Interview certified personnel as appropriate.
or will address  Audit of a training/testing session if available.
 Audit of any registered locations (TUs).
ession, conceal-
Review of certified personnel files
controlled sub-
ms  Master Trainer qualification documentation (resume, teaching certificate, etc.) (if
eral regulations applicable)
r applicable na-  Instructor
countries • Qualification documentation (resume, license, teaching certificate, etc.)
cess • Dated and graded ICTP module tests if testing was conducted on paper.
• Registration & Release Form (if not completed in the Registry System)
• Responsibility & Liabilities Form (if not completed in the Registry System)

oversight of international training
• ATS evaluations from the US. received within 90 days of suspension, the
• Trainee evaluations
 Curriculum
international location added Performance Evaluator
to the accreditation 31 each year unless otherwise communicated
• Qualification
must have the required certifieddocumentation
personnel and(resume, by license, etc.)
NCCER.
• Dated and graded certification module tests if testing was conducted on paper.
process prior to delivering any NCCER assessments • If annual report is not submitted by De-
• Registration & Release Form (if not completed cemberin31, thetheRegistry
AAC willSystem)
be suspended.
• Responsibility
By completing this process, the AAC assumes & Liabilities Form (if not completed in the Registry System)
5. Must submit payment of annual maintenance
• ATS evaluations
international AASs.
 Module Test Proctor • If annual maintenance fee is not paid
Process Two: • Registration & Release Form (if not completed withinin90 thedays
Registry System)
of invoice date, the AAC
• Dated
International locations mayand graded
apply proctor tests if testingwill
for accreditation wasbe suspended.
conducted on paper.
independent of the US-based organization.
• Responsibility & LiabilitiesSuchForm (if not•completed
If payment in is
thenot received
Registry within 90 days
System)
locations must go• through the application
ATS evaluations process of suspension, the AAC will be terminated.
Review forof trainee files with the all policies 6. Must notify NCCER immediately if the Pri-
be responsible compliance
 Registration mary in Administrator leaves the organization.
and procedures required of&an Release
AAC. OnceForms (if not completed
accred- the Registry System)
 Dated and AAC is considered
graded to be ifin-
module tests testing7.was Must notify on
conducted NCCER
paper. regarding change of
dependentof Completed
the US-based organization, with
and dated performance profilesits ownership or organizational status. This in-
Review of registered training location files (TUs) executive turnovers.
ExistingAACsInitialmay notdocumentation
audit deliver assessments or
 Ongoing audit documentation
 Executed
NCCER Customer MOUs
Service department for more provide an updated proof of business and
A closing meeting will be held between the auditor and the Sponsor security letter.
Representative to discuss the audit. The
audit will have one of three outcomes: • Accreditation is nontransferable from one
secTion Two
If no non-conformances are found, the NCCER Audit Department organizationwill to another.
provide the Sponsor
8. Must
Representative with appropriate accreditation or reaccreditation documentation.not translate any NCCER materials.
IfAany non-conformances are identified, This includes assessments,
the NCCER Audit Department will formulate performance ver-
a corrective
2.0.0 ccredited Assessment center ifications, practical examinations and any
action plan and provide it to the Sponsor Representative.
 The Sponsor Representative will commit to an action plan to clear the non-
NCCER.
1. Must maintain the security of all assessments
ordered. conformance(s). 9. Must maintain internal written policy/proce-
 All non-conformances must be corrected to the dures satisfaction
documentoffor NCCER.
the administration and
2. Must not use any portion of an assessment
 Suspension of accreditation
or performance verification without written may be imposed control
for any of its assessment
non-conformance. program. An orga-
consent Failure
 from to cooperate
NCCER. and/or correct
All assessments, nization’s internal
per-any items of non-conformance within the policy must meet or exceed
timeline
formance specified
verifications and practical exams NCCER’s Accreditation Guidelines. This policy
by NCCER may result in suspension mustor revocation
include, at of
a accreditation.
minimum, how the organi-
In some cases, NCCER may determine in its sole discretion that theAdministrator
zation/Primary volume, severity or nature
will address
NCCER.
of the non-conformances warrant immediate revocation the following
without the topics:
opportunity for corrective
action by the organization.
6.3.0 For-Cause
PO #, projectAudit name/#, etc.) for an invoice • Compliance with US federal regulations
A “for-cause” audit occursto
responsibility when
ensure there areall
that serious
required allegations/concerns regarding the
tional regulations in ATS
otherorcountries
one of its’
information
training locations. is provided
“For-cause” auditsto areNCCER
paid foratbythe the ATS and • cannot be rescheduled. process
Grievances/complaints
38 4 NCCER
NCCER––2022
2016 Edition
Edition
ding balance for
invoice date, the
payment is not
suspension,6.4.0
the Suspension or Revocation of ATS
Revocation or suspension of accreditation may be imposed at any time for any non-conformance at the sole
port by August
e communicated
discretion of NCCER.
bmitted by De-
suspended.6.5.0 Audit Appeals Process
ual maintenance
Organizations will have the opportunity to appeal to all suspension or revocation decisions unless otherwise
notated by NCCER.
ee is not paid Appeals must be submitted in writing to NCCER within 60 days of the notification date.
date, the AAC
The decision resulting from the appeals process is final and will be effective immediately.
within 90 days
Disclaimer: All questions, concerns and/or circumstances outside of the bounds of these guidelines
l be terminated.
ately if themust
Pri- be submitted in writing to the NCCER Accreditation Department at support@nccer.org.
e organization.
“NCCER reserves the right to revoke an organization’s accreditation(s) and/or any individual certifications or
ding change of
credentials issued by an accredited organization, with or without notice to the organization and/or individual,
status. This in-
in order to maintain the integrity of its industry-recognized credentials. NCCER shall have no legal, financial
uisitions and/or
or other liability to any such organization or individual credential holder for any such revocation. Any financial
liability for funds collected from an individual by an accredited organization for training, testing, assessment
hanges, the AAC
to NCCER or andother services associated with the issuance of certifications or credentials that are later revoked by
of businessNCCER
and shall rest solely with the organization.”
nd/or notarized
erable from one
CER materials.
erformance ver-
ations and any
als produced by
en policy/proce-
ministration and
gram. An orga-
t meet or exceed
ines. This policy
how the organi-
or will address
ession, conceal-
controlled sub-
ms
eral regulations
r applicable na-
countries
cess

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Table of Contents NCCER – 2016 Edition

Terms and Definitions................................................................................................................................. 5

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Curriculum Performance Evaluator – Individual certified in accordance with the Curriculum

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Transcript – Official document which records successful completion of NCCER training.

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Please contact Customer Service for more information at support@nccer.org.

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 A minimum of three years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction

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Sponsor Representative must:

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The Curriculum Performance Evaluator is responsible for:

Process for a Sponsor Representative to be certified as an NCCER Curriculum Performance Evaluator:

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The Module Test Proctor is responsible for:

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4.3.0 Performance Profiles

4.3.1 Performance Administration

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A minimum of three years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction