From High School to College and Career Strengthening Secondary-Postsecondary Transitions Using Programs of Study

Organized Around the Career Clusters

Career and Technical Education

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION GUIDE

Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin, TX 78701-1494

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A+ Certification

CREDENTIAL This certificate program is designed to prepare a student to take the CompTIA

DESCRIPTION (Computer Technology Industry Association) A+ certification exam. CompTIA A+ Certification certifies competent service technicians in the computer industry. Recognized in the field of Information Technology as an entry-level credential for Computer Service Technician Professionals.

Applicants must be able to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair microcomputer hardware. In addition, applicants must have the basic knowledge of desktop and portable systems, basic networking concepts and printers.

REGULATORY CompTIA

ENTITY 1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228 Phone: 630-678-8300 Fax: 630-678-8384 www.comptia.org

PROCEDURAL Membership in CompTIA’s Education to Careers (E2C) Program for not-for-profit

REQUIREMENTS educational organizations.

Pass testing that covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies, not bound to any vendor-specific products.

INSTRUCTOR Instructors may be required to take CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

QUALIFICATIONS certification.

You must have approval from the Texas Education Agency to teach Basic Computer Technology as an innovative course.

Instructors teaching the Basic Computer Technology course must:

y Hold a valid secondary teaching certificate (any area)

y Demonstrate sufficient technology proficiencies (deemed necessary by the

local district) to enroll in training to teach the course

y Upon completion of the training (by the appropriate organization), the district

will ensure the teachers have appropriate technology knowledge and skills to

teach the course.

STUDENT There are no formal prerequisites for the CompTIA A+ exam. Students should

TRAINING enroll in a course of study related to computer operating systems and hardware. Hands on experience with PC hardware and knowledge of MS-DOS, Windows 9x and Windows 3.x is recommended.

TESTING To receive lifetime certification, students must pass the following tests:

PREREQUISITES A+ Operating Systems Technology Examination A+ Core Hardware Service Technician Examination If student only passes one exam, may retake (with repayment) within 90 days; after 90 days must pay for and take both exams.

EXAM FEE(S) Two exams $72 per exam Vouchers are available to schools participating in CompTIA’s Education to Careers (E2C) Program

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A+ Certification 3

ADDA Drafter Certification 3

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) 3 3

Adobe Illustrator Certification 3 3 3

Adobe PageMaker Certification 3 3 3

Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Certification 3 3 3 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist 3 3 Apple Certified Technical Coordinator 3

Audio Systems Certificate - Level II 3

AutoCAD (2000) 3

Banquet Server 3

Banquet Setup Employee 3

Barber Certificate Class A 3

Bell Attendant 3

Bookkeeping Fundamentals 3

Busperson 3 Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist 3

Certified Broadcast Technologist 3

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) 3 3

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Part 6: Number of CTE Concentrators (Code 2 and Code 3) Who Received/ Earned/Passed Certification and Licensure Assessments During the Reporting Year No Students Received CertificationsNo Students Received Certifications

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Certified Veterinary Assistant

C+ Certification

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3D Studio Max Certification

Auto CAD

Associated Builders and Contractors

Automotive Service Technician (ASE)

Certified Cisco Network Associate

Certified Internet Webmaster

Certified Microsoft Professional

Certified Novell Administrator

Certified Web Designer

Certified Web Technician

Corel Certified Expert

Corel Certified Proficient User

Certified Food Manager

Child Development Associate Certification

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Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Certified Customer Service Specialist

Certified e-Marketing Associate

Certified Professional Salesperson

Certified Travel Associate

Certified Electronics Associate

Certified Access Culinarian

Certified Protection Officer

CMI Custodial Technician

Computer Maintenance Technician

Cosmetology Beautician

County Jailer

Criminal Justice

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35. Dental Assistant (CDA)

Massage Therapist (RMT)

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Educational Aide Certification I

Landscape Irrigator License

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)

Educational Aide Certification II

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Front Desk Representative

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Micromedia Director Certification

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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Lodging Management Passport

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Environmental Technician

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Macromedia Certified Dreamweaver Developer

i-Net+ Certification

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IC Certification3IC Certification3

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Lodging Management Program Certification II

Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)

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58. MOUS (Microsoft Office Users Specialist)

59. NCCER Carpentry

60. NCCER Electrical

61. NCCER HVAC

62. NCCER Indistrial Maintenance

63. NCCER Masonry

64. NCCER Painting

65. NCCER Plumbing

66. NCCER Sheet Metal

67. NCCER Welding

68. National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards

69. Network+

70. Networking Cabling Specialist

71. OPAC (Office Proficiency Assessment )

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73. OSHA/CareerSafe 86. Security Service

74. Outdoor Power Equipment Technician 87. Server+

75. Pesticide Handling 88. ServSafe Certification

76. Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) 89. Shampoo and Conditioning Specialist

77. Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 90. Small Engine Repair

78. Private Pesticide Applicators License 91. Student Network Technician

79. Pro Engineer Certification 92 Telecommunications Operator

80. Prostart Certification 93. Texas Commercial Drivers License

81. Real Estate License 94. Texas Master Gardener

82. Refrigeration Handling 95. Welding Technician

83. Refrigeration Technician 96.

84. Reservationist 97.

85. SABRE System Certification 98.

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Part 7: Total Number of CTE Concentrators (Code 2 and Code 3) Who Received/ Earned/Passed Certification and Licensure Assessments During the Reporting Year This will be the numerator for the Technical Skill Attainment Performance Measure.

Unduplicated Student Counts for Gender and Ethnicity (Count a student only once in a category.)

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Male American Indian or Alaska Native Individuals with Disabilities

Female Asian or Pacific Islander Economically Disadvantaged

Black, non-Hispanic Migrant Tech Prep

Hispanic Single Parents

White, non-Hispanic Displaced Homemakers

Limited English Proficient

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Total by Gender: Total by Ethnicity: Total by Subpopulation:

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