Approved Industry Recognized Credential List

The following industry credentials have been approved. Submit the Credit for Prior Learning Assessment Petition form and supporting documentation to Evaluations@rcc.edu to initiate the review process.

All industry credentials must be current. 

Industry credentials not listed below will be approved individually. Students should submit the Credit for Prior Learning Assessment Petition form and gain approval by the appropriate department chair for faculty designee.  

Automotive Technology

ASE Certification  Course Grade  RCC Course 
G1- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair 100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 50
A1 – Engine Repair  100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F   AUT 1A, AUT 1B, AUT 50
A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle   100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 2, AUT 50 
A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles   100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 3, AUT 50 
A4 – Suspension & Steering   100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 4A, AUT 50 
A5 – Brakes  100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 5, AUT 50 
A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems  100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 6A, AUT 50 
A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning  100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 7, AUT 50 
A8 – Engine Performance   100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 8A, AUT 50 
A9 – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines  100-90%=A, 89-80%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-0%=F  AUT 8B, AUT 50 
*Note: ASE certification must be current 

Culinary Arts/Baking and Pastry Arts 

Industry Certification  Course Grade  RCC Course 
ServSafe Food Handler Certification  Pass/No Pass  CUL 50 

Computer Information Systems 

Industry Certification   Course Grade   RCC Course  
A+ Certification   Pass/No Pass   CIS 25 
Security+ Certification  Pass/No Pass  CIS 27 

Welding

Industry Certification   Course Grade   RCC Course  

LA City D1.1 Structural Welding Certification Manual (SMAW)
LA City Certification must be current and not expired (per the expiration date on the certificate).

 A
Written test by the City of Los Angeles and passing that written test and the practical welding test the results would align with an “A” grade.		 WEL-85A, WEL-65A, WEL-65B

LA City D1.1 Structural Welding Certification Semi-Automatic (FCAW)
LA City Certification must be current and not expired (per the expiration date on the certificate).

A
Written test by the City of Los Angeles and passing that written test and the practical welding test the results would align with an “A” grade.

 WEL-85B, WEL-75A, WEL-75B

American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Welding Certification SMAW E7018
Students are required to provide an AWS certification continuity log that has been signed, dated, and stamped by an AWS CWI within the last six months.

 C

Cert only requires a practical welding test and no welding test a “C” grade would be appropriate.

WEL-85A, WEL65A, WEL-65B

American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Welding Certification FCAW E71T-8
Students are required to provide an AWS certification continuity log that has been signed, dated, and stamped by an AWS CWI within the last six months.

 C

Cert only requires a practical welding test and no welding test a “C” grade would be appropriate.

WEL-85B, WEL-75A, WEL-75B