Agriculture Mechanics Certification

Discuss why the need for certification

Explore certification opportunities available

Discuss the creation of CATA/ FFA Certification of our own.

Today we will…

With the implementation of LCFF local program promotion is a key element for funding.

Perkins Grant is also starting a discussion on the national level about requiring certification.

Certification Why??

American Red Cross

OSHA Career Safe Agriculture Safety Certificate

Basic Certifications

Small Engines◦ The Power Portal◦ The EETC

Agriculture Mechanics Certification◦ NOTCI

Certification Opportunities Available

Could we as educators create our own certification?

Would we have different levels?◦ Level 1- Basic Woodworking, Cold Metal,◦ Level 2- Arc Welding, Oxy Fuel Cutting

Could these be tied to the Agriculture Mechanics Contest?

CATA Certification

Setup a committee to establish CATA Certification

Use one of the industry available certification processes

Where do we go from here?

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Evaluation