Distinguishing among degrees, certificates and diplomas awarded by technical colleges or consolidated community and technical colleges as credentials demonstrating competence in vocational or technical areas, requiring students to be provided with applied training in general studies necessary for competence in the program area; authorizing degrees to require a general education component, prohibiting certificates and diplomas from containing the requirement; prohibiting standardized math and English skills assessments of students enrolling in certificate or diploma programs, authorizing assessment for competency in the technical or vocational field (ra)