What are general, special, and core work elements?
General work elements contain responsibilities and job tasks that should be mastered by almost all technicians practicing in the subfield. Core work elements are general work elements that are mandatory for achieving certification in the respective level of a particular program. Because of geography and varying regional specifications and employer practices, not all technicians in the subfield perform exactly the same job tasks. For this reason, most programs include a flexible range of Special work elements that allow you, to an extent, to tailor the program to your needs.
