A student who has successfully completed a given set of skill courses within a particular degree or certificate program may be recognized for his/her mastery of these competencies with a NWFSC Achievement Award. Although the award does not indicate completion of an official, approved program of study, it does verify the student’s proficiency with a specified group of skills. Achievement awards are not noted on the student’s transcript or permanent record; however, the student will receive an NWFSC Achievement Certificate from the Office of Career and Technical Education that may be presented to an employer or agency as a record of this educational milestone. Students are encouraged to keep a copy of these awards as the college cannot guarantee that these can be duplicated.