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craft training for college credit Procedure Manual www.nccer.org 888-622-3720

NCCER/Pima Community College WHO can qualify for college credit with Pima Community College? Anyone who has received craft training through an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor and has had their training entered into the NCCER National Registry. WHAT do I need to do to offer college credit to trainees? Be an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. Have trainees complete the CTCC registration form and remit non-refundable registration fee to NCCER. Provide Contren Learning Series training. Submit Form 200 to NCCER for entry into the National Registry as usual. Have trainees complete the CTCC application and submit to NCCER with tuition payment. Fax a copy of the written module exam answer sheet to Pima Community College at 520-206-6496. WHEN will this program be available? The program is available now. Interested trainees should begin working with NCCER Accredited Training Sponsors to retain module exam answer sheets so they can be submitted to Pima once application has been received. WHERE do I go to participate in this program? Through any NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor at sites throughout the world. WHY should I participate? Credits can be applied toward Pima s Associate of Applied Science degree in Business and Industry Technology. HOW much does it cost? $50 per credit hour, plus a $25 registration fee. NCCER modules are assigned credit hours by Pima Community College.

Registration form instructions How do I participate? Step-by-step instructions for trainees: 1. Check the CTCC Course Schedule to identify which Pima courses correspond to the modules the trainee is taking. 2. Fill out the CTCC registration form and provide the $25 non-refundable registration fee (made payable to NCCER). 3. Complete standardized craft training and take the written module exam(s) and performance exam(s) as usual. 4. Fill out the CTCC application form. 5. Add up the total credit hours for all the subjects applied for. 6. Multiply the credit hour total by $50 to determine the fee. Provide payment of fees to NCCER. 7. Give application and payment to sponsor. 8. Retain copies of all forms for your records. 9. Once the NCCER registry is updated, and Pima has reviewed your application form and module exam(s), the college will award the credit hours for the completed module(s). Trainees may then print unofficial Pima transcripts or request official Pima transcripts at www.pima.edu. Step-by-step instructions for sponsors: 1. Check the CTCC Course Schedule to identify which Pima courses correspond to the modules the trainee is taking. 2. Complete the sponsor section of the registration form and submit the form and registration fee collected from the trainee to NCCER. Retain a copy for your records. 3. Provide training. 4. Submit the training information using Form 200 to NCCER as usual. 5. Complete the sponsor section of the CTCC application form. 6. Submit the CTCC application form and credit hour fees collected from trainee to: NCCER Pima College Credit 3600 NW 43rd St, Bldg G Gainesville, FL 32606 7. Fax a copy of the written module exam(s) and the CTCC application form to Pima at (520) 206-6496. 8. Retain copies of all forms for your records. uestions concerning the CTCC program or completion of this form should be directed to NCCER customer service at 888-622-3720.

CTCC Registration Form NCCER, in partnership with Pima Community College, is offering college credit for craft training received through an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. This program is called Craft Training for College Credit (CTCC). To be eligible for the CTCC program, the trainee and sponsor representative must complete this registration form and agree to the terms stated below. This section is to be completed by the Trainee: First Name MI Last Name cccccccccccccccccc c ccccccccccccccccccc Social Security Number Date of Birth Gender ccc cc cccc cc/cc/cccc o Male o Female Home Address ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc City State Zip or Postal Code cccccccccccccccccccccc cc cccccccccc Phone Email Address ccc ccc cccc ccccccccccccccccccccccccc I agree to remit the $25 non-refundable registration fee with this form to confirm my intention to participate in the CTCC program. I further agree to abide by the program guidelines. Student s Signature Date Please indicate method of payment for $25 non-refundable registration fee: o Check (payable to NCCER) o Visa o MasterCard o Amex o Discover Credit Card Number Exp. Date Signature of Cardholder cccccccccccccccc cc/cc This section is to be completed by the sponsor representative of the Accredited Training Sponsor Accredited Training Sponsor Sponsor ID cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc ccccc Accredited Training Sponsor Address ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc City State Zip or Postal Code cccccccccccccccccccccc cc cccccccccc As the NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor representative for this trainee, I agree to abide by the guidelines of the program to include the following: Keep accurate records for the trainee Complete and forward CTCC registration form and forward fees paid by trainee to NCCER Complete Form 200 and submit to NCCER once trainee has completed written and performance module exams Complete sponsor section of CTCC application and forward fees paid by trainee to NCCER Fax copy of CTCC application and copy of each written module exam to Pima Community College Forward all required paperwork in a timely fashion Signature of Sponsor Rep Print Sponsor Rep Name Date Submit this form and the registration fee of $25 to: NCCER Pima College Credit 3600 NW 43rd St, Bldg G Gainesville, FL 32606

CTCC Application instructions Note: Ensure that the trainee has completed the CTCC registration form and that the form has been sent to NCCER along with the $25 registration fee prior to completing the CTCC application. To submit craft training for college credit through Pima Community College, the NCCER Accredited Sponsor representative must complete the following steps: 1. Once the standardized craft training is complete, the sponsor representative will obtain the Form 200 from the instructor and submit the Form 200 to NCCER as usual. 2. The sponsor representative will have the trainee complete a CTCC application form. Both the sponsor representative and the trainee should sign the application. 3. The sponsor representative will submit the CTCC application with the appropriate credit hour fees (made payable to NCCER) to: NCCER Pima College Credit 3600 NW 43rd St, Bldg G Gainesville, FL 32606 Fax (352) 334-0929 4. The sponsor representative will obtain all written module exams (challenge exams) taken by the trainee. A copy of the CTCC application and all applicable written module exam answer sheets should be faxed to Pima Community College at (520) 206-6496. 5. The sponsor representative should retain copies of the CTCC application and written module exam answer sheets in the trainee s file. uestions concerning the CTCC program or completion of this form should be directed to NCCER customer service at 888-622-3720. 5

2007 CTCC Application Form Student Information First Name MI Last Name cccccccccccccccccc c ccccccccccccccccccc Social Security Number Date of Birth Gender ccc cc cccc cc/cc/cccc o Male o Female Home Address ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc City State Zip or Postal Code cccccccccccccccccccccc cc cccccccccc Country Phone cccccccccccccccccc ccc ccc cccc Ethnic Background o American Indian or Alaskan Native o Hispanic o Black, Non-Hispanic o Asian or Pacific Islander o White, Non-Hispanic o Other o Check here if you intend to transfer credits from another college. Training Sponsor Information Accredited Training Sponsor cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc Sponsor ID ccccc Sponsor Authorized Signature Date Payment Information o Check (payable to NCCER) o Visa o MasterCard o Amex o Discover Credit Card Number Exp. Date Signature of Cardholder cccccccccccccccc cc/cc Student Signature Course Registration Information Pima Subject No. NCCER Module No. Date of Completion Credit Hrs. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 1. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 2. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 3. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 4. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 5. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 6. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 7. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 8. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 9. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 10. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 11. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc 12. ccccccc ccccccc cc cc cc c.cc Total credit hours for all courses above ccc.cc x $50.00 Total amount due $ ccc.cc For Pima subject numbers and credit hours, please check the CTCC Course Schedule available from your sponsor. As additional courses become available, updates to the schedule will be made available on the NCCER Web site: www.nccer.org NOTE: Some courses will require completion of more than one module for credit. NOTE: Date of completion is the date that the module exam was taken. Fax this form to 352-334-0932. uestions concerning the CTCC program or completion of this form should be directed to NCCER customer service at 888-622-3720. 6 Send one copy of application form to Pima Community College with written module exams. Send one copy of application form to NCCER with payment of fees. rev. 7/25/06

What does craft training for college credit do? Craft Training for College Credit (CTCC) provides a mechanism to earn college credit for NCCER standardized craft training. What can college credits do for students? If a student should want to earn a college degree, now or in the future, Pima Community College (PCC) credits may be applied toward related degree programs. College degrees are increasingly more valuable in advancing careers in the construction and maintenance industries. It is even possible to work towards a degree at Pima through distance education, meaning students do not have to move or travel great distances to get their education. Refer to www.nccer.org/collegecredit to see the Associate of Applied Science degree available at PCC. It is always the prerogative of the receiving institution to determine if credits earned at another institution will transfer. If students would like these credits to transfer to a college other than Pima, they should speak with an advisor from that institution to ensure that their credits can be applied to the program they choose. Who issues the college credits? Pima Community College awards college credit to students of NCCER s accredited sponsors who successfully complete NCCER standardized craft training modules and the Pima-approved challenge exam for those modules. What is a challenge exam? A challenge exam is the test which students must pass in order to qualify for college credit through the CTCC program. The challenge exam for a particular NCCER module is the end-of-module written exam associated with that module. NOTE: Only the examination from a currently recognized NCCER curriculum will be accepted as a challenge exam. Tests generated from Prentice Hall s test scrambling software, or tests from old NCCER modules which are no longer recognized, will not be accepted as challenge exams. Are these real college credits? Pima Community College credit earned through the CTCC program is just like credit earned at any other accredited institution of higher education. Pima Community College is one of the 10 largest multicampus public community colleges in the nation. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone: 800-621-7440). North Central accreditation assures students that colleges have met stringent academic and professional standards. Will Pima Community College credit earned through the NCCER program transfer to another college or university? Every college and university has its own rules about accepting transfer credit from another institution. Individual decisions are made on the basis of each student s transcript and the type of program into which a student wishes to transfer. If students are interested in obtaining a college degree, they should contact the institution early in their coursework to ensure transfer of PCC s college credits. In order to assist the student, PCC and that institution may need to exchange course equivalency information. Can college credits previously earned from another college be applied toward the CTCC program? Possibly. The first step in answering this question is to have the college in question send an official transcript to Pima Community College. A PCC advisor will evaluate the transcript and determine what credits, if any, can be applied toward the CTCC program. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific courses taken in the past and the program which the student wishes to enter. If PCC does not have the course information for that college on file for cross-referencing, the college may be asked to submit the course information to verify course equivalency. Note: The student must be registered as a student through PCC s registration process before a transcript review can be completed and before those credits can be accepted towards a PCC degree. Call 877-768-6757 for further information about transferring courses to PCC. When does an NCCER trainee become registered as a student in Pima Community College s system? After the application forms and fees have been submitted to NCCER, and once the trainee has successfully completed a module exam and his/her training information has been entered into NCCER s National Registry, Pima will review and enter the trainee s information. Then the trainee will appear as a student in the PCC system. Frequently Asked uestions 7

Frequently Asked uestions How much does Pima Community College charge to transfer credit earned at another college toward a Pima AAS or AA degree? There is no charge for a transcript review completed by PCC. Some colleges may charge students a fee to provide transcripts to Pima. How can students enroll in the Craft Training for College Credit Program? Complete the CTCC registration and application forms with fee for total credit hours and submit them to NCCER. Registration information will be forwarded by NCCER to Pima Community College when the training is recorded in the NCCER National Registry. Must students be entered in the NCCER National Registry to earn college credit through this program? Yes. Pima Community College credit can only be obtained through entry into the NCCER National Registry. Do students need a high school diploma or a GED to participate in this program? A high school diploma or GED certificate is not essential to enroll in a PCC credit course. However, it is recommended for future career growth. Do students need any prerequisite courses before being accepted to this program? No. When does this program start? January 1, 2007. Can students enroll into the program at any time? Students can begin the college credit program during any module of the craft training program by notifying their NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. What is the cost per credit hour? $50 per credit hour. What is the cost per module? The cost per module is based on the number of college credits assigned to the specific module. The number of credit hours varies. Some modules are as little as ¼ hour of credit, some as much as 5 hours, but most NCCER modules average about 1 credit hour. Is financial aid available? No, financial assistance is not available through Pima Community College for NCCER courses. However, financial assistance for these courses may be available through the student s employer. Employers may offer tuition reimbursement programs for successful completion of college credit training programs. Students should check their employer s guidelines through the Human Resources department or other designee. If students wish to take other Pima general education, elective, or program courses, either in Tucson or via distance education, they may be eligible for federal financial aid. uestions about federal financial aid for these kinds of Pima courses can be answered by a Pima Community College advisor at vac@pima.edu or 520-206-6408 and toll-free at 877-768-6757. What is tuition reimbursement and who qualifies? Tuition reimbursement programs reimburse employees for tuition costs incurred for taking approved courses. Many companies have tuition reimbursement as a part of their total employee benefits package. Benefits-eligible employees should speak with a Human Resources representative from their company to determine if tuition reimbursement is available and if it can be applied toward NCCER courses taken for Pima Community College credit. Where can students find information about course and degree options for this program? The information will be available through the NCCER s Web site at www.nccer.org/college credit or by calling National Programs at Pima Community College, 877-768-6757. How long will it take for students to finish this program? The length of time needed to finish the program will vary depending on the time the students have available for the coursework and the number of required courses they must take. Where are the classes held? Classes are held at NCCER s accredited training sites throughout the world. What are the days and times for these classes? Days and times for NCCER courses are determined by the NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. Students should contact their employer or their local NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor to obtain this information. 8

What do centers or instructors do to become qualified for this type of instruction? All approved NCCER training sites have been through a rigorous process in order to be accredited by NCCER. All training sites must adhere to the NCCER Accreditation Guidelines. All craft instructors are certified upon completion of the NCCER s Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP), a national program to ensure uniform and consistent delivery of training throughout the country. What kind of student support services will be provided? NCCER Accredited Training Sponsors can provide some support services relating to NCCER curricula. In addition, students may communicate with a Pima Community College advisor through the Virtual Advising Center at vac@pima.edu. Assistance can also be reached at 877-768-6757. Even library services are available online for NCCER students. Is previous work experience in a chosen field taken into consideration? No, not for the NCCER courses; however, students may wish to have work and training history evaluated for elective or other college credits. A student must be an enrolled student at PCC to take advantage of this opportunity. What do employers think of the Industry Training for Credit program, the model used to develop NCCER s Craft Training for College Credit program? Employers throughout the country are using this model to provide high-level training solutions for employee development. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Pima Community College s Industry Training for Credit process is the nation s first and most widely praised model for brokering the application of college credits to commercial training programs. Can students get college credit for high school craft training? High school students participating in NCCERsponsored training programs are encouraged to take each exam during their training. Students may apply for Pima Community College credits through NCCER. Upon fee payment and transmission of all required data, including the successful completion of all necessary challenge exams, the students will receive college credit. Note: A high school must be a recognized training unit of an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. How do students receive Pima Community College transcripts and grades? Students may request an unofficial transcript online at www.pima.edu after 1) transmission of the student s written exam from an NCCER sponsor to PCC and 2) PCC receives their application and tuition from NCCER. As per NCCER s requirements, students must pass the exam with a 70 percent or higher success rate. Once the students have earned Pima Community College credit, they may request an official transcript from the College Registrar s Office. An official Pima Community College credit transcript can only be issued by Pima Community College. Students will also receive NCCER official transcripts for courses successfully completed with NCCER accredited sponsors. A Pima transcript is a document that lists courses the student has taken, grades and grade point average. There are several ways to request an official transcript from Pima Community College: Online (credit card only) Online Transcript Requests are available through Banner Online Services. Online requests will be mailed to the address you provide, or available for pickup at the District Admissions Office. To request a transcript online, please have the following information available: Pima Community College Student ID PIN Valid Credit Card (Amex, Discover, Mastercard or Visa) In Person: Go to any Admissions Office and complete a Transcript Request Form. Bring a picture ID, and pay the transcript fee at the time of your request. Rush transcript service is available only from the District Office of Admissions and Records. By Fax (credit card only) Fax the following to (520) 206-4790: A signed Regular Service Transcript Request Form [PDF] or a Rush Service Transcript Request Form [PDF]. A photocopy of a picture ID A letter that contains your credit card number, card type, and card expiration date; a statement authorizing us to charge the transcript fee to your card; and an authorizing signature. Frequently Asked uestions

Frequently Asked uestions By Mail Send a signed Regular Service Transcript Request Form [PDF] or a Rush Service Transcript Request Form [PDF], along with a check or money order for the transcript fee, to: Pima Community College Attn: Transcripts 4905 East Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85709-1120 uestions? Contact the Admissions Office To view an unofficial transcript: Log into Banner Online Services. >> Type your student ID number and PIN. >> Click Login. >> Select Student Services from the Student Services and Financial Aid menu, >> Select Student Records to check and print your grades and print your unofficial transcript. Why would students need Pima Community College s services when they are already working with a local or statewide college credit program? Students may not need Pima Community College s services. However, if they should desire a degree option not available to them at another college, they may wish to research transfer and completion of a degree at Pima Community College. A minimum of 15 hours of study must be completed at Pima Community College to be eligible to earn a PCC degree. The credits earned through NCCER training will count towards the 15 hours. The remaining required hours may be completed elsewhere. A transcript review is an essential part of this process. Students may also find the Craft Training for College Credit program helpful if a move to another area interrupts their progression towards a degree. The CTCC program offers maximum flexibility and portability in completing course requirements. All NCCER modules are set up on a credit-per-module basis, therefore interruption of a semester of study does not occur. Students may also select the NCCER modules that are relevant to their job. Various distance learning methods are available through PCC for completion of general education requirements. To learn more about distance education options, contact the Virtual Advising Center at vac@pima.edu. If students have already completed craft training modules which have been entered in the National Registry, how can they get college credit? Students should contact their local NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor and request that the sponsor send their written exams to Pima. If the exams are no longer available, the student should make arrangements to take the exam for each module for which they desire college credit. An NCCER-certified craft instructor or an NCCER master trainer must proctor the tests. Students must also complete the CTCC registration and application forms, and submit the forms and payment for $50 times the number of college credits to NCCER. Remember, students must pass the challenge exam at the 70 percent level in order to receive college credit through this program. Hence a review of the instructional modules is recommended before taking the exams. Can general education courses be completed via the Internet? If so, is there an additional cost beyond the proposed $50 per module/per credit hour cost? PCC s general education courses are available in a variety of distance education delivery modes, including the Internet. To determine the current cost, check PCC s Web page at www.pima.edu or call Advising at 520-206-6408. Do students need to enroll separately in Pima s distance education courses for general education credits? There is a separate enrollment process for Pima s distance education courses. For further information check PCC s Web page at www.pima.edu or call Advising at 520-206-6408. How do I locate the NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor in my area? You can review the list of NCCER Sponsors and locate the closest sponsor to your area by visiting the Where to Train link at the NCCER Web site www.nccer.org. You may also contact NCCER s customer service department at 888-622-3720. 10