ACE Apprenticeship

An ACE apprenticeship is defined as the “shadowing” of the evaluation process from start through critique. The ACE candidate is to observe the evaluation process and utilize skills taught in the ACE Training seminar. A candidate must complete an ACE application and the ACE Training seminar before attempting an apprenticeship.

An apprenticeship is not determined by the number of candidates taking the practical but by the number of times the ACE candidate goes through the entire evaluation process with a Lead ACE or ACE Trainer.

In order to receive credit for an apprenticeship, the ACE candidate must complete four (4) full practical evaluations from start through critique. Attendance is recorded on a sign-in sheet by the onsite administrator. The score sheet and/or sign-in sheet are returned to ACF for processing.

Each apprenticeship is recorded and once all requirements are met, the ACE will be listed by state with other Approved Certification Evaluators. The ACE will be notified by e-mail, and will receive a congratulatory letter with ACE card and a copy of the Practical Exam Administrator Guide.