Testing

Testing plays a crucial role in assessing students’ skills, knowledge and readiness in adult education and in career fields such as healthcare, automotive, information technology and more. By measuring students’ proficiency and progress we are able to aid and place students in the appropriate courses for educational success.

Students are able to test at any of our seven campuses.

Important Testing Preparation

Students should be registered with Admissions before testing. When arriving at the testing lab, please have a valid ID or driver’s license.

Personal belongings will be placed in a locker while students are testing. No electronic devices are allowed in the testing area.

CASAS (for ESOL students)

Students interested in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes take the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) assessment for placement. CASAS is used to measure reading and listening comprehension. CASAS is used to place, diagnose, monitor and certify a student's level of English language proficiency. CASAS is not a pass or fail test. This multiple choice assessment monitors student progress throughout the ESOL program.

CASAS GOALS (for ABE, GED and CTE students)

Students interested in Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED-prep, and CTE Career Courses take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) GOALS assessment. CASAS GOALS is a multiple choice, basic skills assessment that is used to determine strengths you have to support you with completing your chosen AGE or CTE program. CASAS GOALS measures student achievement in Reading and Mathematics.

Academic Readiness and CTE Success

For a large portion of the career certificate programs offered at Orange Technical College, there are academic skills requirements in computation and communication skills. The Florida Department of Education, in accordance with Section 1004.91 of the Florida Statutes, has established these requirements to ensure programs meet industry standards and requirements set by regulatory boards. Achievement of these skill levels is required to receive a Career Certificate of Completion from a CTE program of 450 hours or more. Some students may be exempt from this requirement, and academic remediation is available to assist with the achievement of these skills through enrollment in the Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Academic Skills Building (ASB).

Orange Technical College uses the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) as the state approved assessment to document these academic requirements (Rule 6A-10.040 (1), (F.A.C.). Students can expect to take their initial assessment at the time of registration for their chosen CTE program unless otherwise exempt. Some technical programs also require a high school diploma or its equivalent for program entry. This catalog contains the academic requirements for each career certificate program offered at Orange Technical College.

CTE Score Chart