Instructors play an important role in helping testing run smoothly at their site. Their support is especially valuable in preparing the testing environment, ensuring required materials are available, and helping address site-level needs during administration. To maintain assessment integrity, instructor involvement must also follow NOCTI’s testing policies and security requirements. 
 
Knowledge-Based Written Testing 
Instructors may support preparation for knowledge-based written assessments by helping ensure the testing environment is ready and required equipment and materials are available.
 
Skill-Based Performance Testing 
Skill-based performance assessments must take place in properly equipped shops, labs, or approved testing locations. Before testing begins, instructors are responsible for confirming that the testing environment is ready. This includes making sure all machines, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies are available and in proper working order. Environmental conditions such as heat, lighting, ventilation, power, and gas should also be checked before administration begins.  

Instructor Prep Packs 
Instructor Prep Packs are provided to help instructors understand their role in the skill-based assessment process. These guides include: 
  • Required equipment, materials, and supplies for each assessment  
  • Setup instructions for shops or labs  
  • Expectations for the instructor’s role before and during administration 
Instructor Prep Packs are available for download from the Client Services Center and the Teacher Resource Center. 

Instructor Responsibilities During Administration 
During testing, instructors may remain accessible to provide site-level support that does not compromise assessment integrity. Examples of appropriate support include:
  • Locating additional materials  
  • Assisting with equipment issues  
  • Providing restroom or break passes  
Instructors may not facilitate, observe, participate in, or influence the evaluation or scoring of skill-based performance assessments unless they are serving as an authorized Evaluator for a micro-credential.

To maintain security, instructors must not have access to assessment booklets, answer sheets, or Evaluator Guides unless they are serving as an authorized Evaluator for a micro-credential.