Professional Certifications & Licenses Accepted for TCC Credit

Only the following professional certifications and licenses are approved for PLA course credit at TCC.

PLA credit for professional certifications and licenses is contingent upon departmental review of coursework.

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Anesthesia Technology
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
American Society of Anesthesia Technologist & Technicians (ASATT) Certified ANES-1370 Anesthesia (or Basic) Pharmacology 3
ANES-1371 Principles of Anesthesia Technology 3
ANES-1372 Introduction to Anesthesia Technology 3
ANES-1373 Anesthesia Technology Fundamentals 1 3
ANES-1474 Anesthesia Technology Instrumentation 1 4

 

Automotive Technology
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded

One of the following valid certifications:

  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1 Engine Repair or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A4 Suspension & Steering or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A5 Brakes or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A7 Heating & Air Conditioning or
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine Performance
 AUMT-1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1 Engine Repair AUMT-1419 Automotive Engine Repair 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle AUMT-2325 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles AUMT-2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A4 Suspension & Steering AUMT-1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A5 Brakes AUMT-1410 Automotive Brake Systems 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems AUMT-1407 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUMT-2311 Electronic Controls 3
AUMT-2321 Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A7 Heating & Air Conditioning AUMT-1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine Performance AUMT-2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis 1 3
AUMT-2434 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis 2 4
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist AUMT-2307 Hybrid and/or Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Systems Diagnostics 3

 

Aviation—Professional Pilot
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) AIRP-1255 Intermediate Flight 2
AIRP-2337 Commercial Ground School 3
AIRP-2250 Instrument Flight 2
AIRP-2239 Commercial Flight 2
AIRP-2272 Certified Flight Instructor–Helicopter 3
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate (CFII) AIRP-2236 Certified Flight Instructor 2
AIRP-2242 Flight Instructor–Instrument Flight 2
AIRP-2272 Certified Flight Instructor–Helicopter 2
AIRP-2273 Flight Instructor–Instrument Helicopter 2
AIRP-2349 Instructor Ground School 3
Commercial Multiengine License AIRP-2151 Multiengine Flight 1
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) AIRP-1215 Private Flight 2
AIRP-1270 Private Flight, Helicopter 2
AIRP-1317 Private Pilot, Ground School 3
AIRP-1313 Introduction to Aviation 3
Instrument Rating (IR) AIRP-1451 Instrument Ground School 4
AIRP-1307 Meteorology 3
AIRP-1301 Air Navigation 3
AIRP-2250 Instrument Flight 2
AIRP-1341 Advanced Air Navigation 3
Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) AIRP-1215 Private Flight 2
AIRP-1270 Private Flight, Helicopter 2
AIRP-1317 Private Pilot Ground School 3
AIRP-1301 Air Navigation 3
AIRP-1313 Introduction to Aviation 3
Airframe and Powerplant License AIRP-2333 Aircraft Systems 3
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) AIRP-2151 Multiengine Flight 1
AIRP-2337 Commercial Ground School 3
AIRP-2271 Commercial Flight Helicopter 3
AIRP-1255 Intermediate Flight 2
AIRP-1271 Intermediate Flight Helicopter 2
AIRP-1451 Instrument Ground School  4
AIRP-2250 Instrument Flight 2
AIRP-2270 Instrument Flight Helicopter  2
AIRP-1317 Private Pilot Ground School  3
AIRP-1270 Private Flight, Helicopter 2
AIRP-1370 Air Navigation 3
AIRP-1341 Advanced Air Navigation 3

 

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
General and Airframe License AERM-2171 Oral and Practical Exam, General 1
AERM-2172 Oral and Practical Exam, Airframe 1
Powerplant License AERM-2173 Oral and Practical Exam, Powerplant 1

 

Child Development
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
Child Development Associate National Credential CDEC-2324 Child Development Associate Training 3 3

 

Construction Management Technology
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
OSHA 10-Hour Training—Approved Vendor (for Construction Management Technology students only) CNBT-1110 Basic Construction Safety 1
OSHA 30-Hour Training—Approved Vendor (for Construction Management Technology students only) CNBT-1110 Basic Construction Safety 1
EPA-608 CNBT – 1110 Basic Construction Safety 1
Dietetics
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate (for Dietetics students only) CHEF 1305 Sanitation & Safety 3
Diesel Technician 
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T2 Diesel Engines DEMR-1306 Diesel Engines 1 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T4 Brakes DEMR-1317 Basic Brake Systems 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T3 Drive Train  DEMR-1321 Power Train 1 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T5 Suspension & Steering DEMR-1230 Steering & Suspension 1 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems DEMR-1305 Basic Electrical Systems 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T7 Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning DEMR-1323 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair 3
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T8 Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI)  DEMR-229 Preventative Maintenance 2
Electrical Line Technician
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
OSHA 10-Hour Training (for Electrical Line Technician students only) OSHT-1305 OSHA Regulations—Construction Industry 3
OSHA 30-Hour Training (for Electrical Line Technician students only) OSHT-1305 OSHA Regulations—Construction Industry 3
OSHA Certificate: Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) or OSHA Certificate: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) OSHT-1305 OSHA Regulations—Construction Industry 3
OSHT-2401 OSHA Regulations—General Industry 4

 

Information Technology
Professional Certification/License Score TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam or
CompTIA Cloud Certification Exam or
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Exam or
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect		 700 ITNW-1309 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing 3
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 720 ITNW-1425 Fundamentals of Networking 4
CompTIA Server+ 750 ITNW-1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers 4
CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 750 ITSY-1300 Fundamentals of Information Security
or		 3
ITSY-1342 Information Technology Security 3
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)—Windows Server
Administration Fundamentals 98-365		 700 ITNW-1454 Implementing & Supporting Servers 4
Cisco CCNA 820 ITCC-1414 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks 4
ITCC-1444 CCNA 2: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials 4
ITCC-2420 CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation 4
All 4 exams are required—with a score of at least 700 on each exam:
  • MO–100 Microsoft Word (Word & Word 2019)
  • MO–200 Microsoft Excel (Excel & Excel 2019)
  • MO–300 Microsoft PowerPoint (PowerPoint & PowerPoint 2019)
  • MO–500 Microsoft Access Expert (Access & Access 2019)
 700 on each exam BCIS-1305 Business Computer Applications 3
Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Associate MD-102 Current/Non-expired ITNW-1408 Implementing Supporting Client Operating Systems 4
CompTIA Linux+ Current/Non-expired ITSC-1416 Linux Installation and Configuration 4
A+, Network+, and Security+ Current/Non-expired CPMT-1403 Introduction to Computer Technology 4
ITNW-1425 Fundamentals of Networking 4
ITSY-1300 Fundamentals of Information Security 4

 

Nondestructive Inspection, Testing & Evaluation
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
General and Airframe License AERO-1291 Aerospace Engineering Technology: Airframe and Component Structural Design 2
One year bonding, composite experience or, Technical Class or, Certification in composite, layup, or bonding – Employer Based/Tech School based certificate. INMT-1370 Composite Fundamentals 3
One of the following Valid Certifications:
  • Level 2 Certification by ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 in Thermography or
  • Level 2 Certification by ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 in Shearography or
  • Level 2 Certification by ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 in Holographic or
  • Level 2 Certification by ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 in Acoustic Emission or
 NDTE-2474 Emerging Technologies in Nondestructive Techniques 4
One of the following Valid Certifications: 
  • Level 1-32 hours formal training in both Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • Level 2 certification in both Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • ASNT Level III certificate in both Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic 
 NDTE-1410 Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle 4
One of the following Valid Certifications:
  • Level 1-40 hours formal training in Ultrasound in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • Level 2 certification in Ultrasound in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • ASNT Level 3 certificate in Ultrasound

NDTE-1405 Introduction to Ultrasonics

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One of the following Valid Certifications:
  • Level 1-40 hours formal training and Level 2-40 hours of formal training in Ultrasound in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • Level 2 certification in Ultrasound in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • ASNT Level 3 certificate in Ultrasound

NDTE-2401 Advanced Ultrasonics

 4
One of the following Valid Certifications:
  • Level 1-40 hours formal training or Level 2-40 hours of formal training in Eddy Current / Electromagnetic Testing in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • Level 2 certification in Eddy Current/Electromagnetic Testing in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • ASNT Level 3 certificate in Eddy Current/Electromagnetic Testing

NDTE-1340 Electromagnetic Testing

 3
One of the following Valid Certifications:
  • Level 1-40 hours formal training and Level 2-40 hours of formal training in Eddy Current / Electromagnetic Testing in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
  • Level 2 certification in Eddy Current/Electromagnetic Testing in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or

ASNT Level 3 certificate in Eddy Current/Electromagnetic Testing

NDTE-2572 Advanced Eddy Current

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One of the following valid verifications:
  • Trainee state card, or
  • Level 1-40 hours of Formal Training in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 and a state card, or
  • Level 2 certification, or Formal Training in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A and a state card, or
  • Level 3 certificate issued by ASNT or employer and a state card.

Note:

  • Trainee state card covers all formal training hours needed for this class.
  • Texas is a reciprocity state and any state card in industrial radiography. The state issued card can be current or expired.

NDTE-1371 Introduction to Radiation Safety

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One of the following valid verifications:

  • Trainee state card, or
  • Level 2 certification in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A and a state card, or
  • Level 1 Formal Training and Level 2 (80 hours) in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A and a state card, or
  • Level 3 certificate issued by ASNT or employer and a state card.

Note:

  • Trainee state card covers all formal training hours needed for this class.
  • Texas is a reciprocity state and any state card in industrial radiography. The state issued card can be current or expired.
 NDTE-2473 Industrial Radiography 4

 

Ophthalmic Technician
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification OPTS-1311 The Visual System 3
OPTS-1315 Basic Contact Lenses 3
OPTS-1319 Vision Care Office Procedures 3
OPTS-1366 Clinic Practicum 1 3
OPTS-1266 Clinic Practicum 2 2
OPTS-2341 Ophthalmic Techniques 3
OPTS-2345 Advanced Ophthalmic Techniques 3
Surgical Technology
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) HPRS-1202 Wellness and Health Promotion 2
HPRS-1304 Basic Health Profession Skills 3

 

Water Resources Technician
Professional Certification/License TCC Course Equivalent(s) Credit Hours Awarded
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Occupational License: Wastewater Treatment Operator EPCT-1328 Basic Wastewater Operations 3
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Occupational License: Water Operator EPCT-1327 Basic Water Works Operation 3
OSHA Certificate: Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) or OSHA Certificate: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)

EPCT-1341 Principles of Industrial Hygiene

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Updated February 17, 2026