Points are easy to earn, and can be part of your regular evaluation process as your train, produce, and excel. Everyone starts by earning the Layout and Measuring Points. The Green and Blue Credentials are available to students in high school or technical school, as well as new hires. The Red, Gold, and Diamond Credentials are only available to experienced woodwork professionals. (All pins are the size of the Diamond pin shown.)

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1 – Green Credential – 30 Points, plus 800 hours in School or on the Job

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2 – Blue Credential – 30 more Points for a total of 60, plus 800 more hours in School or on the Job for a total of 1600.

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3 – Red Credential – 60 more Points for a total of 120, plus 1600 more hours on the Job for a total of 3200, plus a skill demonstration as arranged with your Accredited Skill Evaluator.

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4 – Gold Credential – 60 more Points for a total of 180, plus 1600 more hours on the Job for a total of 4800, plus a skill demonstration as arranged with your Accredited Skill Evaluator..

05SkillCircleDiamondShadow5 – Diamond Credential – 60 more Points for a total of 240, plus 1600 more hours on the Job for a total of 6400, plus a Master Project as arranged with a panel of Chief Skill Evaluators.