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Vocational Nonrenewable Certification Requirement Chart

Last Revised MARCH 2004. 

For Education Level, 1 = high school diploma (or GED), 2 = associate level degree, 4 = bachelor level degree

Certification Field
(and Minimum Education Level Required)
State or National License Experience Requirements
Advertising
4
No license required A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Agriculture Mechanics
4
A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Apparel and Accessories
4
No license required A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Automotive Service Technology
1
Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronic Systems in the Automobile Technician Certification Series Two (2) or more years of full-time, hands-on work experience in the area in which certification is sought
Aviation Maintenance
1
Hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Two (2) or more years of full-time, hands-on work experience in the area in which certification is sought
Broadcast and Video Production
2

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Collision Repair
1
Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of Painting and Refinishing (Test B2) and Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (Test B4) in the Master Collision Repair and Refinish Certification Series A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field is required
Commercial Art Technology
2
No license required A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Construction
(Option 1)
1

Hold Level IV certificate in Carpentry or Electrical or Plumbing issued from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER);
OR 
hold a Level III certificate in Masonry issued from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER);
OR
hold a Contractor Class I or Class II license in Electrical or Plumbing, issued by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Construction
(Option 2)
2
Hold an associate’s degree or higher in construction management or building construction A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Construction
(Option 3)
None Specified
Pass the National Occupational Competency Test (NOCTI) in Building Construction A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Cosmetology
1
Cosmetology License from the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Electronic Technology
(Option 1)
2
(i) Hold an associate’s degree in electronics technology or a bachelor’s degree or higher in electronics or electrical engineering from a PSC-approved accredited institution; and
(ii) Hold a valid Electronics Technician Association - International (ETA-I) certificate in Basic Electronics Associate-AST issued by the Electronics Technicians Association; OR hold a Level III certificate in Electronics from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER);
A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Electronic Technology
(Option 2)
1
Pass the National Occupational Competency Test (NOCTI) in Electronics A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Engineering Drawing and Design
(Option 1)
2
Hold a technical college diploma or higher in engineering drawing and design, OR drafting, OR architecture, OR civil engineering; A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Electrical Occupations *
1
Electrical Contractor Class I or II license issued by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board Four (4) years experience in the electrical field
Electro-Mechanical Cluster *
1

 

Electrical Contractor Class I or II license issued by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
Four (4) years experience in the electrical field
Electronic Occupations
1
No license required A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Fabric Maintenance
1
No license required A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Food Management: Production and Services
4
No license required A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Forestry
4
No license required A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
General Merchandise
4
No license required A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Granite Cutting
1
No license required A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Graphic Arts Occupations
1

No license required A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required
Health Occupations Cluster
2

State Licensure for Registered Nurse Granted by Georgia Board of Nursing (RN) or

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Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced Certification Exam from the Georgia Department of Human Resources or

______________________________

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Exam from the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners or

______________________________

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Paramedic Registry Exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

or

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Cardiac Technician Certification Exam from the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners or

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Examinations leading to A Registry @ at Technologist level sponsored by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Technical (NCAMLT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or Medical Laboratory Technology (ISMLT)

or

Physical Therapist Registry Examination from the Board of Registry of American Association of Physical Therapists or State Licensure Exam for Physical Therapist from the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy

or

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required.

Health Occupations Cluster (Continued)
2

National Registry Examination or Certification Examination for Radiologic Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists (ARCRT) or

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National Registry or Certification Examination leading toARegistered Therapist@ orACertified Technician@ credentials of the National Board for Respiratory Therapy of the American Association of Respiratory Therapy or

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State Licensure for Hygienist granted by Georgia State Board of Dentistry or Dental Hygienist Certificate or National Board Dental Hygiene Examinations from the American Dental Association Council of National Board of Dental Examiners

 

 

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration *
1

Conditioned Air Contractor Class I or II license issued by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board

Three (3) years experience in conditioned air work

Home Furnishings: Equipment and Service
4

No license required

A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Institutional and Home Management and Service Support Services
4

No license required

A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Law Enforcement Cluster
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Leather Working Occupations
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Machine Shop
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Masonry *
1

AGC Certification as Master Brickmason/Stonemason

Two (2) or more years of verified construction job experience as a brickmason or stonemason in this field will be required

Mass Communications Cluster
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Medical Office Assisting
2

 

State Licensure for Registered Nurse granted by Georgia Board of Nursing (RN)

or

National Certification Examination for Medical Assistants from the American Association of Medical Assistants

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Metal Working Occupations
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Millwork and Cabinet Making
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Ornamental Horticulture
4

No license required

A minimum of one (1) year full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Photography Occupations
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Public Service, Other
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Quantity Food Occupations *
1

Certification by the American Culinary Foundation as a Culinary Educator, Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, Master Chef, or Master Pastry Chef

or

Dietitian=s license issued by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians

Minimum of five (5) years experience

Radio/TV Repair
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Sheet Metal
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Small Engine Repair
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Textile Production and Fabrication
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Transportation Cluster *
1

Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronic Systems in the Automobile Technician Certification Series

or

ASE certification in the areas of Diesel Engines, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, and Electrical/Electronic Systems in the Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification Series

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Upholstering
1

No license required

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Welding and Cutting *
1

American Welding Society (AWS) Certification as Certified Welding Educator

A minimum of two (2) years full-time occupational experience in this field will be required

Wholesale Trade
4

No license required

A minimum of one (1) year full-

time occupational experience in this field will be required


 

Summary of Experience and Licensing Possibilities as they apply to the Vocational Nonrenewable Request

License (State or National)

Experience Required
(Various Numbers of Years)

Nonrenewable Certificate
 Validity Span

1 Year or 3 Years

Required

Not Required

License Needed and Held

Experience Letter Submitted

3

 

License Not Needed

Experience Letter Submitted

3

License Needed but Not Held

 

Experience Letter Submitted

1

License Needed but Not Held

 

Experience Letter Not Submitted

Request Denied

 

License Not Needed

Experience Letter Not Submitted

Request Denied

License Needed and Held

 

Experience Letter Not Submitted

Request Denied

 
 
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