To qualify for the broad area certificate, an applicant must complete a college vocational teacher preparation program from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the above areas. In addition, the applicant must have 2,000 hours of paid occupational experience, other than teaching, in the certificated field. Vocational certificates are also issued in specific subcategories . To qualify for a certificate in Technology Education, an applicant must complete a college vocational teacher preparation program in Technology Education or Industrial Arts. In addition the applicant must have 2,000 hours of paid occupational experience in one or more of the trades to be certified in a related area.
Certification is needed in each related area.
The vocational certificate is issued in the vocational specialty area for which the applicant has the required experience.