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Subcommittee proposes swapping 'practical' tests for 'project' submissions in several certifications
Summary
Members agreed to add the term "project" alongside or in place of "practical" for certain certifications, a change that would allow coordinators to issue project-style assessments (task books/portfolios) rather than on-site proctored practicals in some cases; members flagged accreditation and validity implications.
The subcommittee discussed replacing language that currently requires on-site, proctored "practical" examinations with the word "project" for a list of certifications, including the officer series, fire inspector, firefighter instructor and several technical certificates.
Staff and regional coordinators explained the operational difference: a "practical" is an in-person, proctored skills test evaluated live; a "project" or task-book is completed by the…
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