Estimated Costs

  Certification Recertification
Certification Manuals

(Applied Academics general statements and workplace skills list are included)		 $75.00 $65.00
The Certification Manual includes the Application for Certification and other necessary forms.
Application Fee
 $250.00 $250.00
NATEF must receive the application fee with the completed application or the application will be returned for re-submission with payment.
On-site Evaluation Team Manuals

(minimum of 4 sets for initial certification and 3 sets for recertification @ $50 each)		 $200.00 $150.00
NATEF must receive payment for the on-site evaluation team packets with the completed application or the application will be returned for re-submission with payment.
Honorarium for Evaluation Team Leader

(ETL) @ $225/day		 $450.00 $225.00

1. ETLs are to receive an additional honorarium of $100 per additional program when evaluating multiple programs at one location. Example: An ETL evaluates one general program and one manufacturer-specific program during an initial certification on-site evaluation. The honorarium paid to the ETL would be $450 for the standard two-day honorarium, and $100 for the additional program, for a total honorarium of $550.
2. ETLs are paid as independent contractors, not as school employees.
3. Evaluation team members who have been recruited locally generally serve without charge to the institution.
Estimated Expenses for the ETL
 $150.00* $100.00*
* Costs will vary. Expenses include meals, lodging, travel.
ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS $1125.00 $790.00