MOCAC reserves the right to cancel any examination that does not have sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline. Some assessments are only administered once a year.
MOCAC does not grant academic credit. The assessment results, when sent to a teacher education institution, are evaluated and form a basis of awarding credit toward certification and/or degree requirements. Academic credit or program waivers are then awarded according to the established institutional policy. Both parts of the assessment must be passed for academic credit to be awarded and before MOCAC will issue a certificate of competence. In some cases, because the MOCAC exam is prescriptive, the college will require additional course work to meet certification requirements.
Fees for the MOCAC assessment are subject to change on a yearly basis, depending on cost of materials, scoring, administration, and State Advisory Board policy. For current prices, please visit the Costs page.
According to MOCAC policy, if either portion of the MOCAC assessment is failed, the candidate can retake the appropriate portion of the assessment with the permission of the academic advisor and MOCAC Director.
Each of the MOCAC standardized assessments has two parts: a written test which measures your knowledge of the field, and a performance test which measures skill in performing tasks typical to your occupation. In some cases, both the written and performance assessment are given on the same day.
Among the topics included are: tools and equipment commonly used; properties of materials; calculations used to order materials, set up equipment and carry out procedures; application of scientific principles to problem solving; safety procedures; and government regulations. The performance test enables the candidate to demonstrate the skills that a competent tradesperson, craftsperson or technician uses in his or her daily work. Among the manipulative skills included are: troubleshooting and making adjustments and repairs; operating typical equipment and machinery; using measuring instruments; and observing safe operating procedures.
The written test covers the kinds of knowledge gained on the job (rather than just from textbooks), technical and factual knowledge, and understanding of principles and problem-solving abilities.The written test consists of approximately 200 multiple-choice questions that cover information, facts, and knowledge of basic computation and graphic directions that a competent worker must know. Three hours is allowed for completion. Any special conditions are listed in the scope.
The performance test is a necessary part of any overall assessment of both cognitive and psychomotor skills. It involves the skills, methods and procedures that a competent technician utilizes in his or her work; subsequently, the sample jobs have been selected from those typical of the particular occupation. In some cases, a candidate will be required to supply his or her own tools.
Upon special request and approval, Committee Assessments for vocational certification may be designed and administered for areas where standardized assessments are not available. A committee of experts in the occupational area is assembled to conduct the assessment. The assessment can be a combination of a specially designed written, oral and performance measure.
