Program Concentration Area: Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation (ACCT)

Assessment Information Sheet

Program Concentration Area: Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation (ACCT)

Career Pathway:
Transportation Logistical Operations / Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
·  47.57100 Foundations of Transportation & Logistics
·  47.57600 Electrical/Electronic Systems & Design
·  47.57910 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Concepts
Credentialing Exam: / National Automotive Student Skills Standards Assessment (NA3SA)
1.  Diesel Engines
2.  Electrical/Electronic Systems
3.  Heating and Air Conditioning
A student may take one or all three of the above exams for a single fee.
Testing Agency: / National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in collaboration with NATEF/AYES/SkillsUSA
Link: http://www.na3sa.com
Exam Blueprint: / To view the competencies that will be tested on this exam, go to the following link: http://www.na3sa.com/pdfs/trucktasklisttestspecs2010.pdf
Exam Cost: / $15.00 per student for all three exams
Duration of Exam: / 2 hours
Number of Questions: / 1.  Diesel Engines: 40 questions
2.  Electrical/Electronic Systems: 40 questions
3.  Heating and Air Conditioning: 40 questions
Exam Cut-Score: / 1.  Diesel Engines:
2.  Electrical/Electronic Systems: 20 out of 40
3.  Heating and Air Conditioning: 20 out of 40
Test Ordering Information: / To establish the high school location as a testing site, an order form must be completed and faxed to (703) 669-6125. An order form may be obtained at the following link: http://www.na3sa.com/pdfs/na3saorderform20091.pdf
To view testing policies for this exam go to the following link:
http://www.na3sa.com/pdfs/testingpoliciesforna3sa1.pdf
Proctoring Guidelines: / There are three user roles that must be designated by the school (or local system) for NA3SA testing. They include:
·  Site Administrator
·  Instructor
·  Proctor: The proctor may be a school administrative staff member or current or retired faculty member, but may not be a faculty member currently teaching motor vehicle technology. Students may not be proctors.
For a detailed description of each user role, go to the following link to obtain the NA3SA Online User’s Manual, pages 5-6: http://www.na3sa.com/pdfs/na3sausermanualver1dot0.pdf
Testing Format: / On-line
Required Computer Software Specifications: / NA3SA exams may be offered on any computer that meets the minimum technical and security requirements. The computer must be located in a computer lab or other appropriate testing location that provides for monitoring by the proctor, reasonable shielding from others, freedom from distractions, and comfort for the examinee. Specifications include:
·  Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x
·  Resolution Detect: Screen Resolution: 800 x 600
·  Javascript Detect: Javascript: Enabled
·  Pop-Up Blocker: Turned ON
Test Availability: / Check web link for current school year testing dates:
http://www.na3sa.com/
Testing Agency Contact: / Name: Wanda Bloomer
Title: Coordinator of Special Projects
Telephone Number: (703) 669-6642
Email Address:
GaDOE Contact for Credentialing: / Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email:
GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area: / Name: Glenn Cannon
Telephone Number: (404) 657-8308
Email:

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