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Placement Testing Information |
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STUDENTS SEEKING CAREER CERTIFICATES |
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Miami Dade College (MDC) requires students enrolled in a career education program of 450 hours or more to take the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to demonstrate mastery of basic skills. Depending on the career certificate program, MDC administers the TABE Complete Battery or Survey, Level A, Forms 9 and 10. The TABE measures skills in reading, language usage, and mathematics. The test is available in two formats: computer administered and paper and pencil. TABE scores are valid for two years. Agencies sponsoring career certificate seeking students may set higher requirements and exemptions for testing. |
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Who is required to take the TABE?
- All first-time-in-program students who designate themselves as certificate-seeking in a program of 450 hours or more. Such students must complete an entry-level examination within the first six weeks of admission to the program.
- All students whose TABE (or other approved examination) scores are more than two years old and have not been used for placement.
- All students whose TABE (or other approved examination) scores are more than two years old and who have had a break in their enrollment of more than one year.
- All students enrolling in the GED preparation program.
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Who is exempt from the TABE?
- Student swho have earned an associate degree or higher from an institution recognized by MDC (Except in specific situations such as certain programs sponsored by external funding agencies). Official documentation is required. Students with foreign degrees from non-English speaking countries must present passing TOEFL scores.
- Students who present FCAT, SAT, ACT, or CPT scores which exempt them from college preparatory placement. Any score presented which is lower than the score needed for exemption will require the student to be tested on the appropriate TABE subtest(s).
- Students who have completed the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement pursuant to Section 1008.29 F.S. are exempt from testing for career certificate programs.
- Students who present official scores on any of the state-approved examinations (including the CPT), which demonstrate the skill level required by the specific program. The scores must have been obtained within the past two years.
- Students seeking entrance into the MDC School of Criminal Justice Corrections and Law Enforcement programs pursuant to Section 943.17(6) F.S. are exempt from entry-level basic skills testing. This exemption does not apply to the Florida Basic Abilities Test (F-BAT) requirement for entry into basic recruit training programs.
- Students enrolled in a State approved apprenticeship program are exempt from the requirement of taking the TABE test.
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Who is exempt from meeting the basic skills exit score requirement only?
- Students who have earned a license from a State approved national, State, or industry agency are exempt from meeting the basic skills exit score requirement in the related program.
- The identified license has to be specific to the career and must be necessary in order to work in that field. Official license and documentation are required. (Note: Initial and post-testing testing is required). The list of licensure programs that exempt students from meeting this requirement is available in the campus Testing Department and online. To view the list click HERE and scroll down to page 47 and 48.
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Last updated: 6/23/2008 |
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For more information including exams offered, contact the Campus Testing Office of your choice. |
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