the irec credentialing process
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The IREC Credentialing
Process
What you need to know
Pat FoxLaure-Jeanne DavignonIREC Credentialing ProgramFebruary 26, 2013
In Their Own Words
“We found the IREC ISPQ accreditation process to be an invaluable exercise in systematically evaluating and improving our training center. Our curriculum development processes are more efficient and well-documented. IREC ISPQ accreditation has provided our students with a more consistent experience.”--Phil Hull and Raj Casper, NRCERT
“There are a lot of people offering training out there, but not all of them offer good training, or quality training. That’s what we are trying to do, and that’s why we went after IREC ISPQ in the first place, to get that stamp of approval.”-- Richard Porter, Hudson Valley Community College
Best Practices – Getting Started
Assign a project manager, but this is NOT a one-person job!
Do your homework
Start the curriculum-JTA cross map early
Plan ahead for the onsite
Be responsive to your assessor
Resources
Candidate Handbook IREC Standard 01022:2011 IREC-accepted Job Task Analyses Key Docs section of the Credentialing website (
www.irecusa.org)
Steps to an IREC Credential
Letter of Intent
Full Application Submittal
(IREC Acceptance)
Assessor Nomination
Desk Assessment (iteration)
Onsite visit (Training Program)
Award Committee
Ruling
Award Maintenanc
e
General Timeline
Application
Submission
Desk Assessme
ntOnsiteLetter
of Intent
Ruling
60 days 4 weeks 4 months
Term of Candidacy = One Year
Credentialing Management System
Submitting the Letter of Intent
Contact Info. Credential
JTA(s) CoursesInclude how long they
have been taught
Projected date for
submittal
Getting Started with the Application
Familiarize yourself with the Standard and process prior to beginning the application
Identify the documentation you will need to support meeting each requirement
Provide enough information to address each requirement, but avoid extraneous information
Getting Started with the Application
Double check that you have addressed each requirement prior to submission
Indicate clearly if a requirement doesn’t apply and explain why
IREC Standard 01022 Requirements
Policies and procedures
Management system Facilities Equipment, tools and
hardware Student assessment Commitment to
quality Legal entity Linkage to job task
analysis
Curriculum Recordkeeping Contractors and
volunteers Informational
materials Surveys and
evaluations Employee
experience and training
Financial fitness
The Same Roots
Accreditation of Training Programs
Job Task Analyses
Certification of Workers
Mapping Curriculum to the JTA
ALL JTA tasks and subtasks
Location in curriculum: courses & prerequisites
Most current version of JTA must be used (IREC-accepted JTAs on IREC website)
Affiliated Instructors and Master Trainers
Employed by or under contract with an IREC-credentialed organization (applications can be submitted concurrently)
Documented practical and teaching experience
Demonstrate meeting the Core Requirements (Non-discrimination, conflict of interest, etc.)
Typically no onsite assessment required
Documenting Experience for Tier 4
Master Trainer Instructor
Teaching hours 900 220
Practical hours 380 250
TOTAL HOURS 1280 470
Experience must be from the last five
years
Resources
Candidate Handbook IREC Standard 01022:2011 IREC-accepted Job Task Analyses Key Docs section of the Credentialing website (
www.irecusa.org) Credentialing Management System (online
application)
