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Supply Chain & Transportation 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)
799*	Environmental Protection Agency EPA-Approved 6H Rule certification	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
603**	Safety and Pollution Prevention S/P2 Automotive Service Certification	Safety and Pollution Prevention (S/P2)
330***	Boating License	Commonwealth of Massachusetts

*Automotive Collision programs only

**Automotive Collision and Automotive Technology programs only

***Marine Service Technology programs only

Essential Credentials by Career Area

Career Area: Automotive Collision

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
771	Entry Level Collision & Repair: Painting and Refinishing	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
772	Entry Level Collision & Repair: Structural Analysis and Damage Repair	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
773	Entry Level Collision & Repair: Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
774	Entry Level Collision & Repair: Mechanical and Electrical	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Reportable beginning SY27-28	Entry Level Collision & Repair: Collision Repair and Refinish Fundamentals	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Career Area: Automotive Technician

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
629	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Automobile Service Technology	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
630	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Brakes	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
631	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Suspension and Steering	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
632	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Engine Performance	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
633	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Engine Repair	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
634	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Heating and Air Conditioning	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
635	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Manual Drive Train and Axles	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
642	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Electrical/Electronic Systems	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
769	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
770	Entry-level Automobile Certification: Maintenance and Light Repair	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Reportable beginning SY27-28	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ASE entry-level Refrigerant Certification	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Career Area: Aviation Maintenance

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
326	Aviation Mechanic: Airframe (A) Certification	Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Career Area: Diesel Technology

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
506	Entry-Level Medium-Heavy Truck Certification: Inspection Maintenance and Minor Repair	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
630	Entry-Level Automobile Certification: Brakes	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
631	Entry-Level Automobile Certification: Suspension and Steering	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
642	Entry-Level Automobile Certification: Electrical/Electronic Systems	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
775	Entry-Level Medium-Heavy Truck Certification: Diesel Engines	National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Career Area: Marine Service Technology

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
745	Entry-Level Marine Service Technicians Certification	American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)

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Last Updated: August 21, 2026