FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LANNY LARSON
CHARLIE CRIST
DIRECTOR
Commissioner
DIVISION OF WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
Contact Person
Name
:
Jane Silveria
Phone
:
850/487-1603
Suncom: 277-1603
DWD
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
Community College Occupational Deans
Local Vocational Directors
Technical Center Directors
FROM
:
Lanny
Larson
DATE:
January 3, 2003
SUBJECT:
Technical Assistance Paper on Basic Skills Requirements
Attached is a Technical Assistance Paper addressing the implementation of Section
1004.91, Florida Statutes, Basic Skills Requirements for Technical Certificate Programs. The
statute will go into effect January 7, 2003.
In addition to the Technical Assistance Paper, you will find a list of the recognized state,
national and industry licensure exams. Please review the list and submit any additional
suggestions or changes to Jane Silveria at <Jane.Silveria@FLDOE.ORG>. We hope that the
Technical Assistance Paper will assist you in the smooth implementation of the new basic skills
requirements.
Should you need any additional information or assistance, please contact Jane Silveria at
the e-mail address above.
LL/NCf
Attachment
cc: Community College Presidents
District School Superintendents
325 West Gaines Street – Room 744 - Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 – (850) 488-7591 – FAX (850) 487-0419
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Technical Assistance Paper
Implementation of Section, 1004.91, Florida Statutes
Basic Skills Requirements for Technical Certificate Programs
Section 1004.91, Florida Statutes, changed the Basic Skills Requirements for Technical
Certificate programs. The following is effective January 7, 2003.
1.
The testing requirement was reinstated to apply to programs that are
450 hours or more
.
2.
Exemptions now include:
a.
Students who have received an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher.
b.
Students who have completed or are exempt from CLAST.
c.
Students who are exempt from the college entry-level examination.
3.
Students enrolled in programs of 450 hours or more that require a state, national or industry
licensure exam for employment must be tested initially. If upon program completion, the
student documents passage of the licensure exam, the basic skills exit requirement is waived.
A list of licensures exams applicable to this legislation is attached to this memo.
Documentation of successful passage of the required state, national or industry exam is the
responsibility of the school district or community college. While statewide documentation of
successful completion of state examinations is a goal, at this point that option is not
available. The DOE will continue to work on identifying ways to document student
successes in this area.
Implementation
Students who enroll in a program offered for technical credit of 450 hours or more shall
complete the entry-level examination within the first six (6) weeks of admission into the program
as per State Board Rule 6A-10.040, FAC.
1.
Students enrolled in and completing a program of 180 hours or more prior to
January 7, 2003, should have followed the requirements that were in effect when they
enrolled in the program.
2.
Students enrolled in a program of 180 hours or more but less than
450 hours that are
still enrolled after January 7, 2003, should have been initially tested for basic skills
prior to January 7, 2003. However, the student will not need to successfully pass the
Basic Skills Requirements to receive a certificate of program completion.
3.
Students enrolling in programs of less than 450 hours after January 7, 2003, will be
exempt
from basic skills requirements.
4.
Students enrolling in programs of 450 hours or more after January 7, 2003 must
complete the Basic Skills Requirements or be exempt.
5.
ATDs offered for technical credit at technical centers or community colleges follow
the same rule as technical certificate (PSAV) programs. If the program is less than
450 hours, the students are exempt.
6.
ATDs offered for college credit at community colleges follow the rules for the
college entry-level examination.
State, National and Industry Licensure Exams as of 12/17/02
CIP
Program Name
Program
Number
Name of License/Certification
Certifying Agency
0317020902
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator
H170209
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator
Bureau of Radiation Control: Department of
Health
0312040500
Massage Therapy
H120405
Licensed Massage Therapist
Board of Massage Therapy: Department of Health
0317030502
Medical Clinical Laboratory
Technician -ATD
H170308
Medical Laboratory Technician
Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel:
Department of Health
0317030501
Medical Laboratory Technology
H170307
Medical Laboratory Technician
Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel:
Department of Health
0317060500
Practical
Nursing
H170605
8418300
Licensed Practical Nurse
Board of Nursing
0649010500
Air Traffic Control
I490105
Air Traffic Controller
Federal Aviation Administration
0647060800
Aircraft Power Plant Mechanics
I470612
Airframe Mechanic/Power Plant
Mechanic/Airframe and Power
Plant Mechanic
Federal Aviation Administration
0612040200
Barbering
I120402
8757100
Barber/Restricted Barber
Board of Barbering Licensure
0649030300
Commercial
Fishing
I490303
8751200
Fishing Vessel Captain
U. S. Coast Guard
0612040303
Cosmetology
I120404
8757200
Cosmetologist
Board of Cosmetology
0743019901
Combination
Law
Enforcement/Correctional Officer
P430191
Law
Enforcement
Officer/Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
0743010200
Correctional Officer
P430102
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
0743020300
Fire Fighter II
P430205
8918100
Fire Fighter II
Department of Insurance
0743020306
Fire Officer I
P430206
Fire Officer I
Department of Insurance
0743010700
Law Enforcement Officer
P430105
Law Enforcement Officer
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
