Grade levels go from entry level (Grade 1) to the management level (Grade 4). Grade levels 2, 3, and 4 require a combination of experience and/or education in the vocation to qualify for the test. Since Grade 1 is an entry level test, there are no qualifications and anybody can take the test. However, Grade 1 is designed for a person with about 1 year of experience in the vocation.
GRADE 1 |
QUALIFYING COMBINATION (PATHWAY) |
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION |
EXPERIENCE |
|
NONE |
NONE |
GRADE 2 |
QUALIFYING COMBINATION |
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION |
EXPERIENCE |
A |
NONE |
4 full-time years in vocation |
B |
Hold Grade 1 certificate in vocation for 1 year |
2 full-time years in vocation |
C |
Associate, or higher, degree in a related field |
2 full-time years in vocation |
D |
Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field |
1 full-time year in vocation |
GRADE 3 |
QUALIFYING COMBINATION |
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION |
EXPERIENCE |
A |
NONE |
6 full-time years in vocation |
B |
Hold Grade 2 certificate in vocation for 2 years |
4 full-time years in vocation |
C |
Associate, or higher, degree in a related field |
4 full-time years in vocation |
D |
Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field |
3 full-time years in vocation |
GRADE 4 |
QUALIFYING COMBINATION |
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION |
EXPERIENCE |
A |
NONE |
8 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
B |
Hold Grade 3 certificate in vocation for 2 years |
6 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
C |
Associate, or higher, degree in a related field |
6 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
D |
Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field |
5 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |