2024-2025 Credential Information

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.
Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.
Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.
Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

Footnotes:
^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.


NC3 Battery, Starting, and Charging System Diagnostics Certification

Credential NameNC3 Battery, Starting, and Charging System Diagnostics Certification
Credential Vendor InfoNC3: Snap-on Industrial Certification Program
Rolf (Chris) Ongaro
2801 80th Street | Kenosha, WI 53134
252-668-0183
https://www.nc3.net/
Credential Auto CollectNo
Diploma EndorsementIL52 = No
Validation ArtifactCopy of certificate
Credential Lead ConsultantLCO
Course Number and TitleIL52 Diesel Mechanics III (LCO)
Credential as POLIL52 POL = No
Pathway(s)Diesel Technology (DITC)^
Cost of Instructor Training$0.00
Fee for initial training and varies per NC3 site
Instructor Training RequirementsRequired
Instructor must have the current training and must recertify every three years.
Exam Voucher ExpirationNone
Credential LifespanLifetime
Renewal OptionsN/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
ArticulationYes
Johnston Community College
SequencingYes
Johnston Community College
Employer TransferabilityYes
Delivery FormatOn-line
Proctored Environment RequiredNo
Test Site Options and RequirementsN/A
Testing Environment RequirementsAccess to a computer
Proctored RequirementsN/A
Exam Time Allotment90 minutes
Exam Passing Requirement70% or higher
RetakesYes
Three times in the same year
Student AccommodationsYes
Based on the judgement of the instructor and the on-line testing
Multilingual Resources*Yes
Contact NC3 (on a class basis).
Directory NotesNone