Pilot Testing Information

We invite you to partner with NOCTI in piloting our newly revised assessments! Your participation plays a vital role in refining these tests, helping to ensure they meet industry standards. By joining this pilot program, your site will contribute valuable insights and help shape the future of assessment development.

The feedback and data gathered from pilot testing help ensure that each assessment performs in line with industry guidelines. Your participation is key to creating high-quality assessments. Together, we can make a real difference.

We’re also excited to share a new option for piloting performance assessments. While our goal is full test administration, we understand that classroom time is limited. Sites may now choose to pilot individual performance jobs, making it easier to participate while still contributing valuable input.

Titles Available for Pilot (Skill-based Only)

Biotechnology
  • Making a Serial Dilution (25 Minutes)
Computer Networking Fundamentals
  • Set up a Simple LAN with Two Workstations and Hardware Installations (1 Hour)
  • Making and Testing Cables (35 Minutes)
Additive Manufacturing Essentials (NOCTI-America Makes)
(2 Hours 5 Minutes)


Titles Available for Pilot (Knowledge and Skill-based)

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Dental Assisting
  • Treat A Contaminated Tray and Process Instruments for Sterilization (10 Minutes)
  • Oral Hygiene Instructions (10 Minutes)
  • Mixing IRM (20 Minutes)
  • Take an Impression (20 Minutes)
  • Prepare A Class III (Anterior) Composite Tray (10 Minutes)
  • Position HVE and Air Water Syringe and Transfer Instruments (20 Minutes)
  • Assemble XCP (10 Minutes)

How to Participate

Interested in making a real impact? Join our pilot testing team today! For more details or to get started, please visit our website. All completed applications can be submitted to: Ronda.Gilmore@nocti.org.

NOCTI accepts early applications November 1, 2024. Pilot testers should be close to completing their program by March 2025.

New Customer Instructions

There is no cost to become a NOCTI customer. To get started, we ask that each site designate a Site Coordinator to oversee the testing program and serve as the primary contact. The Site Coordinators must be in an administrative role (not an instructor) and will need to complete a NOCTI Testing Agreement.

Once your account is set up, the Site Coordinator will receive a welcome email with account details and log-in credentials for our secure, online Client Services Center Login. This platform makes it easy to manage the testing program and place orders.

Pilot Testing Timeline

April 1 to May 31, 2025 Pilot Testing Window
May 31, 2025 User codes must be completed and released
June 15, 2025 Unused materials must be returned to NOCTI

Site Application Form - Pilot Testing

Site Coordinator Contact Information
Note: Our primary mode of contact will be via email.

Pilot Partner Expectations

As a valued partner, we ask that you help us by following a few simple guidelines to ensure a smooth pilot testing experience:

• Follow NOCTI’s Security Policy and testing timelines.

• Ensure that participants are in the appropriate subject area and the correct level (i.e., program completers).

• Ensure your facilities are well-suited for a seamless test administration experience.

• Arrange for test evaluators following NOCTI’s guidelines.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures for NOCTI test administration (outlined in the *Site Coordinator Guide for Student Testing and proctor guides).

*Site Coordinator Guide for Student Testing and proctor guides are available at the Client Services Center.