STANDARD 9 - INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

THE INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MUST HAVE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY AND MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION.

Standard 9.1 - Technical Competency

Instructors must hold current ASE certification in the automobile areas they teach and which are being evaluated for program certification.

Standard 9.2 - Instructional Competency/Certification

Instructors should meet all state certifying requirements.

Standard 9.3 - Technical Updating

Faculty members should be provided technical materials required to maintain their competency. An opportunity should be provided for instructors to return to industry on a regular basis for in-service and skill upgrading.

Standard 9.4 - First Aid

The program should have a written policy, approved by the administrator of the school, on First Aid procedures.

Standard 9.5 - Substitutes

A systematic method of obtaining "substitute" instructors should be used to assure instructional continuity. An orientation session for substitutes should be held on a regular basis. The substitute should be a competent automobile instructor.