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Agriculture Essential Credentials

Essential Safety Credentials

Student Information Management System (SIMS) Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
724	Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 10 General Industry	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
827*	Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 10 Construction	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

*Horticulture programs only

Essential Credentials by Career Area

Career Area: Agricultural Mechanics

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
313	Agriculture Mechanics Certification	National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
535	Hoisting Engineer License (Must be 18 years or older)	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
593	Principles of Small Engine Technology Certificate	Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)

Career Area: Animal Science

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
801	Hazardous Occupation Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Certification (NSTMOP)	United States Department of Labor (US DoL)

Career Area: Horticulture

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
408	Certified Irrigation Technician	Irrigation Association
535	Hoisting Engineer License (Must be 18 years or older)	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
839	Pesticide Applicator License (Must be 18 years or older)	Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
Reportable beginning SY27-28	Principles of Floral Design Certification	Benz School of Floral Design (iCEVonline)

Career Area: Veterinary Science

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
885	Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) Certification	National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America
903	Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) (Must be 16 years or older)	Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA)

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Last Updated: August 21, 2026