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Construction Essential Credentials

Essential Safety Credentials

Student Information Management System (SIMS) Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
649**	Employment Ready Certification: Carbon Monoxide Safety	Electrical Safety Compliance Organization ESCO Group
759*	Bundle First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR, Automated External Defibrillator AED Certifications	American Heart Association
761*	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR Certification	American Red Cross
762*	Bundle First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR, Automated External Defibrillator AED Certifications	American Red Cross
763*	Automated External Defibrillator AED Certification	American Red Cross Multiple providers
765*	First Aid Certification	American Red Cross
767*	First Aid Certification	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
797**	Environmental Protection Agency EPA-Approved Section 608 Certification: Refrigerant Handling Note: The Universal Chlorofluorocarbon CFC certification is required to apply for a Refrigeration Technician License.	Multiple Environmental Protection Agency EPA-approved providers
803	Hot Work Safety Certification	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
827	Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 10 Construction	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

*Facilities Maintenance Management programs only. Students can obtain either separate or bundled safety credentials for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR, Automated External Defibrillator AED, and First Aid.

**Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration HVAC-R programs only

Essential Credentials by Career Area

Career Area: Cabinetmaking

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
577	National Center for Construction Education Research NCCER Carpentry: Level 1 Certification	National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER)
Reportable beginning SY27-28	Career Connections Certified Graduate	Carpenters International Training Fund
Reportable beginning SY27-28*	Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Certification	Home Builders Institute
Reportable beginning SY27-28*	Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Carpentry Certification	Home Builders Institute

*Students must earn both the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACT — Core and Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACT — Carpentry to fulfill the essential credential.

Career Area: Carpentry

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
577	National Center for Construction Education Research NCCER Carpentry: Level 1 Certification	National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER)
Reportable beginning SY27-28	Career Connections Certified Graduate	Carpenters International Training Fund
Reportable beginning SY27-28*	Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Certification	Home Builders Institute
Reportable beginning SY27-28*	Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Carpentry Certification	Home Builders Institute

*Students must earn both the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACT — Core and Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACT — Carpentry to fulfill the essential credential.

Career Area: Construction Craft Laborer

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
535	Hoisting Engineer License (Must be 18 years or older)	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
592	Preparation toward Apprenticeship	Commonwealth of Massachusetts — New England Laborers

Career Area: Electricity

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
301	300 Classroom Hours Towards Credit towards Initial Electrician License	Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Career Area: Facilities Maintenance Management

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
531	Hazards of Asbestos in the Workplace (Construction) Certification	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
383	Certified Environmental Specialist	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
554	Lead Safety in the Workplace Certification	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Career Area: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration HVAC-R

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
601	Refrigeration Credit Toward License	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
798	Environmental Protection Agency EPA R-410a Refrigerant Certification	Mainstream Engineering Corporation

Career Area: Mason and Tile Setting

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
531	Hazards of Asbestos in the Workplace (Construction) Certification	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
535	Hoisting Engineer License (Must be 18 years old)	Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Career Area: Painting and Design Technologies

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
480	Competent Person Fall Protection Certification	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
554	Lead Safety in the Workplace	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
607	Scaffold Safety in Construction	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Career Area: Plumbing

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
842	Credit toward Massachusetts Plumbing License	Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Career Area: Sheet Metalworking

These programs will work with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE College, Career and Technical Education CCTE to identify the essential credentials available to students in Sheet Metalworking.

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Last Updated: August 21, 2026