Certification and the proper functioning of the practical exams are in the capable hands of the Test Site Administrators and the Certification Evaluators around the country with guidance from the Certification Commission.
Test Administrator Handbook Policy & procedures for exams
Certification Evaluator Handbook Policy & Procedures for Certification Evaluators
Test Administration FAQs Frequently asked questions about administering an ACF practical exam
List of Certification Evaluators Used to select evaluators
Request to Schedule Exam Used to notify National of exam scheduling for setup & marketing
Practical Test Site Application Used to request test site approval
Practical Test Site Requirements Used to verify Test Site requirements
Candidate Score Sheets Official Score Sheets for all levels
CEC Evaluator Score Sheet CEC Practical Exam Evaluator Score Sheet
Candidate Critique Form Written summary of accomplishments & deficiencies for all candidates
Candidate Questionnaire Used to receive candidate feedback
Summary Score Sheet Official signed report listing final scores and pass/fail results
Evaluator Guide to CCC Costing Used to assess each course for menu presentation and accurate costing
Practical Exam Incident Report Used to report injuries, problems
Apprentice Sign-In & Critique Used to monitor apprentices
Sites planning to host a practical exam, please complete the Request to Schedule Exam Form and return it to ACF National Office at least eight weeks prior to the exam date. The information provided on this form is used to setup online registration and to promote the exam.
If this is the site’s first exam and you have not received ACF test site approval, please review the Practical Test Site Requirements and submit the Practical Test Site Application.
Every exam requires three approved Certification Evaluators for up to six candidates. Use this 3:6 ratio if additional candidates are being simultaneously tested. Only one of the three evaluators may have an affiliation with an exam candidate (see Test Administrator Handbook). Find approved Certification Evaluators for your exam. Mixing the team of evaluators used by the site is a preferred practice as it gives more evaluators a chance to stay current and it allows for cross-training as they learn from one another.
Test Administrators having difficulty finding evaluators for a practical exam, please contact the local ACF Chapter. ACF Chapters may help offset travel costs for evaluators who may need to travel longer distances than normal. Contact the ACF Certification Department for further assistance.
Please review the Test Administrator Handbook for practical exam policy & procedures.
Have questions or need more information? Contact the ACF Certification Department.