OSHA Training & ACT WorkKeys Testing

OSHA 10-Hour Industry Training

OSHA 10-Hour training provides foundational safety and health standard knowledge for general industry careers. Industry specific training is available for the following careers:

• Construction

• Cosmetology

• Culinary

• General Industry

• Healthcare

• Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security

• Manufacturing

The OSHA 10-Hour training is an online training you complete at your own pace. Once training is completed, you will receive a certificate of completion along with an OSHA 10-Hour training card for verification of your training. 

Start earning this industry-recognized credential TODAY!

CLICK HERE to register for OSHA 10-Hour training.

To request more information about OSHA 10-Hour training, please contact Charman Hancock at workforce@nacc.edu or call 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, extension 2393.

ACT WorkKeys Testing

The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a job skills evaluation to help employers select, develop, and retain their workforce. A series of assessments measure foundational skills including Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, and/or Business Writing.

Registration and payment are required prior testing.

Test participants are required to provide a valid photo ID.

Testing location is in the Workforce Skills Training Center in room WT 161, Proctoring Suite.

Testing Dates & Start Times for all upcoming ACT WorkKeys NCRC Testing for Paraprofessionals, Manufacturing, and Law Enforcement (APOST/BAT):

• Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
• Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm
• Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
• Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:30 pm

           We reserve the right to change or cancel scheduled testing when necessary.

Registration Links: (Enroll and Pay)

PARAPROFESSIONALS - If you work in the education system register for your assessment by clicking the following link ACT WorkKeys NCRC Paraprofessionals - Education. Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Business Writing.

INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING - To register for your assessment, click on the following link ACT WorkKeys NCRC – Industry & Manufacturing. Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy.

LAW ENFORCEMENT -  Alabama Peace Officers needing ACT WorkKeys (APOST / BAT) testings register by clicking on this link ACT WorkKeys NCRC APOST - Law Enforcement. Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy.

Need the BUSINESS WRITING assessment only? Click on the following link to register ACT WorkKeys – Business Writing Only  (NOTE: This is only for those needing to retake the business writing portion of the exam.).

♦ Participants will need a working email to create your account.

♦ Results are provided at completion of testing.

♦ Testing consists of three separate timed tests; the approximate time to complete all three tests is 2 to 3 hours.

♦ WKO106 STUDENTS, refer to Canvas for registration information.

For more information, contact Charman Hancock at hancockc@nacc.edu, or call 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, extension 2393.

At Northeast Alabama Community College, all career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

At Northeast Alabama Community College, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.