Workforce Readiness Certificate of Proficiency - Degree Plan

9-17 Hours

(Students taking 12 credit hours per semester can complete this certificate in 1-2 semesters, depending on the option)

FDST 1003 - Food Systems
FDST 1013 - Food Safety (ServSafe Certification from National Restaurant Association awarded upon completion)

GEOS 2943 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences I
(*GIS Entry Tech Certification of Completion from NWACC awarded upon completion)

OSHA 1012 - Construction Industry Standard (30 hour Construction Card from OSHA Ed. Center/Univ. Texas Arlington awarded upon completion)
ENSC 2303 - Hazardous Materials Control and Emergency Response (Hazwoper 40 issued from NWACC in compliance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 Appendix E upon completion)
CST 2423 - Construction Codes & Regs
CST 1323 - Introduction to Craft Skills

OSHA 2203 - OSHA Gen. Industry Standards (OSHA Standards for General (Industry Certificate of Completion issued from NWACC or Univ. Texas Arlington upon completion)

Choose six hours from the following:

These courses are for developing college level skills.

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

These hours will not fulfill any degree requirements at NWACC. These courses will not transfer to a four year institution.