Following UTI standards, students in DTNA Finish First are evaluated in each of three areas:
- Classwork – graded written assignments or activities that do not require manual manipulation (e.g., tests or Interactive Online Learning (IOL) activities)
- Lab work – graded hands‑on manipulative activities that require the use of tools, training aids and/or equipment (note that hands‑on manipulative activities may be conducted in the lab, shop or classroom)
- Professionalism
To become credentialed in DTNA Finish First, a student must earn passing scores of at least 80% in classwork, lab work, and professionalism.
Students will be allowed three attempts to pass the final written test. The highest score for a retry that will be entered in the gradebook is an 80%. Students who fail their third attempt will have failed the course and be required to repeat it.