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Perkins Technical Skill Attainment

Technical Skill Attainment Assessments

 

Comparison Chart

Perkins IV TSA and MSIP5 IRC

Perkins TSA
MSIP5 IRC
Federal Reporting Requirement for Perkins recipients Optional State reporting for Districts
Student must be a concentrator that completes an approved CTE program

Student does not have to be a concentrator or

complete a CTE program

Reported in MOSIS Reported in MOSIS
Does not require a certificate from industry after successfully completing the assessment Requires a certificate from industry after successfully completing the assessment
100% of all students who are concentrators and complete an approved CTE program are required to take a TSA assessment No requirement on the percentage of student who receive an IRC
Must be a career education student in an approved CTE program For all students
For all secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in an approved CTE program and a Perkins recipient Only secondary students

 

The information below indicates approved Technical Skill Attainment  (TSA) assessments available for both Perkins TSA and MSIP5.

 

Green check mark* Indicates the assessments that are temporarily on the MSIP IRC approved list until FY 2015. 

However, those assessments will continue to be available for Perkins TSA reporting. 

 

Division-Approved TSA Assessments

16 Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Business, Management and Administration
Education and Training Services Finance Health Science

Hospitality

and Tourism
Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing
Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Government and Public Administration

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP IRC
MO Agriculture Skill & Knowledge Assessment
Blue checkmark
 Green check mark
Agriculture Mechanics Blue checkmark  
Agricultural Biotechnology - NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Agricultural Biotechnology - NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Floricultural NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Forest Products & Processing – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Horticulture - Landscaping option – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Horticulture - Olericulture and Pomology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Production Agriculture – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Veterinary Assistant – Animal Care Technologies Blue checkmark Green check mark

Architecture and Construction

Assessment Perkins TSA
MSIP5 IRC

Air Conditioning Certification – HVAC Excellence

 Blue checkmark
Green check mark
Architectural Drafting – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
AutoCAD – Brainbench Blue checkmark
Building Construction Occupations – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Building Trades Maintenance – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Cabinetmaking –NOCTI Blue checkmark
Cabinetmaking – WoodLINKS USA Blue checkmark
CAD - NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Carpentry – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Green check mark*
Carpentry – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
Carpentry – PACT Blue checkmark
Green check mark
Construction – Ramsay Corporation Blue checkmark
Construction Masonry - Blocklaying option – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Construction Masonry - Bricklaying option – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Construction Masonry - Stone option – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Technical Drafting – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Green check mark*
Drafting – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
Housing – AAFCS Blue checkmark
HVAC – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Green check mark*
HVAC/R – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Green check mark*
HVAC/R – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Masonry – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
NCCER Blue checkmark
Green check mark
Plumbing – NOCTI Blue checkmark
Plumbing – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
Residential Wiring – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark
American Design Drafting Association- (ADDA) Blue checkmark
Green check mark

Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
3-D Visualization and Animation – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Advertising Design – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Audio-Radio Production – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Audio-Visual Communications – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Broadcasting and Journalism – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Fashion, Textiles and Apparel – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Graphic Communications – SkillsUSA/PrintED Blue checkmark Green check mark
Graphic Communications Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Housing – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Performing Arts – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Photography – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Screen Printing Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Television Production – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Television (Video) Production – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Visual Arts – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Visual Communication and Multimedia Design – NOCTI Blue checkmark  

Business , Management and Administration

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Certification for Legal Professionals – ALS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Fundamental Business Concepts – ASK Institute (cut score 70% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Missouri Business Management – MBA Research (cut score 65% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark  
Missouri Business Management and Entrepreneurship – MBA Research (cut score 65% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark  
Entrepreneurship – MBA Research (cut score 65% 2011-2012 SY) Blue checkmark  

Education and Training Services

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Early Childhood Education – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Early Childhood Care and Education – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Education and Training – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Youth Development Credential Blue checkmark Green check mark
Education Fundamentals – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark

Finance

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Accounting Basic – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Accounting Advanced – NOCTI – Post secondary Only Blue checkmark  
ASK – (cut score 70% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Finance - End of Program – MBA Research (cut score 65% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark  

Health Science

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
1st Responder – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Blue checkmark  
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) – MO Division of Professional Registration Blue checkmark  
Certified Dental Assistant, Infection Control Exam (ICE) – Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. Blue checkmark Green check mark
Certified Dental Assistant, Radiation Health & Safety Exam (RHS) – Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. Blue checkmark Green check mark
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Blue checkmark Green check mark
Dental Assisting – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Dental Assisting – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Dental Hygienists – MO Division of Professional Registration Blue checkmark  
Dental Lab Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
EMT-Basic – Brainbench Blue checkmark  
EMT-Basic – NREMT Blue checkmark Green check mark
Health Assisting – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Home Health Aide – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Lab/Pharmacy Tech (Secondary Only) – PassAssured Blue checkmark  
Medical Assisting – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Medical Assisting – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
National Health Care Foundation Skill Standard Assessment – National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Ed. Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Nursing Assisting – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Nurse Assisting – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Nutrition – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Practical Nursing – MO Division of Professional Registration Blue checkmark  
Practical Nursing – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Practical Nursing – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Pharmacy technicians – Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians Blue checkmark  
Radiology Technologists – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Blue checkmark  
Respiratory Therapist – National Board for Respiratory Care Blue checkmark  
Surgical Technologists – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Blue checkmark  

Hospitality and Tourism

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
American Culinary Federation - ACF Blue checkmark Green check mark
ACF Certification Assessment – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Commercial Baking – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Commercial Foods – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Culinary Arts – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Culinary Arts – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Culinary Arts I: Prep Cook – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Culinary Arts II: Cook – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Hospitality Mgmt: Food & Beverage Option – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Hospitality Mgmt: Lodging Option – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
ProStart Program – National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Blue checkmark Green check mark
Restaurant, Food and Beverage Services – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Retail Commercial Baking – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Travel and Tourism – NOCTI Blue checkmark  

Human Services

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Apparel & Textile Production & Merchandising – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences – AAFCS Blue checkmark  
Child Development Associate (CDA) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Cosmetology – MO Division of Professional Registration Blue checkmark Green check mark
Cosmetology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Cosmetology – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Early Childhood Care and Education – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Early Childhood Education – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Family and Community Services – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Food Science – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Interior Decorating and Design – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Interior Design Fundamentals – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Massage Therapists – MO Division of Professional Registration Blue checkmark  
Nail Care – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Nail Care – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Nutrition – AAFCS Blue checkmark Green check mark

Information Technology

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNA Discovery Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNP Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco I.T. Essentials Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNA Exploration Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Certified Internet Web Professional – CIW Blue checkmark Green check mark
Computer Maintenance Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Adobe Certified Specialist (ACE) Blue checkmark Green check mark
CompTIA A+ Certification Blue checkmark Green check mark
CompTIA Security Blue checkmark Green check mark
CompTIA Network+ Blue checkmark Green check mark
CompTIA Strata Blue checkmark Green check mark
Cisco Certified Entry level Network Technician (CCENT) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Cicso Certified Networking Associate Security (CCNA Security) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Microsoft MTA Blue checkmark Green check mark
Computer Maintenance and Networking – TestOut Blue checkmark  
Computer Networking – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Computer Programming – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Computer Repair Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Internetworking – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
*Missouri IT Exam, Sequence 1
(50% Computer Applications; 50% Business Technology) – NOCTI		 Blue checkmark  
*Missouri IT Exam, Sequence 2
(50% Computer Applications; 25% Desktop Publishing; 25% Multimedia) – NOCTI		 Blue checkmark  
*Missouri IT Exam, Sequence 3
(50% Computer Applications; 25% Desktop Publishing; 25% Web Design) – NOCTI		 Blue checkmark  
*Missouri IT Exam, Sequence 4
(50% Computer Applications; 25% Web Design; 25% Multimedia) – NOCTI		 Blue checkmark  
*Missouri IT Exam, Sequence 5
(25% Computer Applications; 25% Desktop Publishing; 25% Multimedia; 25% Web Design) – NOCTI		 Blue checkmark  

Missouri IT Exams

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Basic Firefighter – Mo Division of Fire Safety Blue checkmark  
Crime Scene Investigation & Criminal Justice – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Criminal Justice – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
EMT-Basic – Brainbench Blue checkmark  
EMT-Basic – NREMT Blue checkmark Green check mark
Firefighter I & II – MO Division of Fire Safety Blue checkmark Green check mark
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (when bundled with Basic Firefighter) – Missouri Emergency Response Commission Blue checkmark  

Manufacturing

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Automated Manufacturing Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Cabinetmaking – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Certified Computer Service Technician – ETA Blue checkmark Green check mark
Certified Production Technician (CPT) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNA Discovery Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNP Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco I.T. Essentials Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Cisco CCNA Exploration Final Exam – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark Green check mark*
CNC Milling and Turning Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Computer Repair and Computer Networking – Cisco Networking Academy Blue checkmark  
Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Blue checkmark Green check mark
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) Online Certification Blue checkmark Green check mark
Electronics Applications & Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Electronics Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Industrial Electricity – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
IT Essentials I final exam – CISCO Blue checkmark  
Machine Tool Technology – NIMS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Major Appliance Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Manufacturing Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Mechatronics – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Precision Machining – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Robotics Technology – CERT Blue checkmark  
Robotics and Automation Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
American Welding Society– AWS Blue checkmark Green check mark
Telecommunications Cabling – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Welding – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Welding – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*

Marketing

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
ASK - (cut score 65% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark Green check mark
Marketing End of Program – MBA Research (cut score 65% 2012-2013 SY) Blue checkmark  
Cooperative Education Employability Skills – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
– Workplace Readiness – (Approved for CCE programs only – See Program Memorandum 2011-01) Blue checkmark  

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Marine Service Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Project Lead The Way Blue checkmark  
Volvo Penta Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Mercury Marine Blue checkmark Green check mark*

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Assessment Perkins TSA MSIP5 IRC
Auto Technology – Today's Class Blue checkmark  
Automotive Refinishing – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Automotive Service Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Automotive Technician Advanced – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Automotive Technician Core – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Automotive Technician Examination – ASE Blue checkmark Green check mark
Automotive Technician Standard – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Automotive Youth Education Systems Exit Examination – AYES Blue checkmark  
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Secondary) – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Post secondary) – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation – NATEF Blue checkmark Green check mark
Collision Repair/Refinishing Technology (combination) – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Collision Repair – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Collision Repair – ICAR Blue checkmark Green check mark
Collision Repair Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Diesel Engine Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark Green check mark*
Medium/Heavy Truck (Diesel) - ASE Blue checkmark Green check mark
Diesel Engines & Electronic Systems – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair – NOCTI Blue checkmark  
Motorcycle Service Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Power Equipment Technology – SkillsUSA Blue checkmark  
Small Engine Technology – NOCTI Blue checkmark  

Green check mark* Indicates the assessments that are temporarily on the MSIP IRC approved list until FY 2015. 

However, those assessment will continue to be available for Perkins TSA reporting. 

2012-2013 Perkins TSA Performance Measure Indicators Secondary:

2012-2013 Perkins TSA Performance Measure Indicators Postsecondary/Adult


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