STANDARD 2 - ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SHOULD ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONAL
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM.
Standard 2.1 - Student Competency Certification
The certificate or diploma a student received upon program completion should clearly specify
the area(s) of demonstrated competency.
Standard 2.2 - Chain of Command
An organizational chart should be used to indicate the responsibilities for instruction,
administration, and support services.
Standard 2.3 - Administrative Support
Positive administrative support from institutional and local governing bodies should be
demonstrated. Indicators of administrative support would include: support for staff in-service
training; provision of appropriate facilities; up-to-date tools, equipment, and training support
materials.
Standard 2.4 - Written Policies
Written policies should be adopted by the administration and policy board for use in decision-
making situations and to provide guidance in achieving the program goals. Policies regarding
safety, liability, and lab/shop operation should be written and prominently displayed as well as
provided to all students and instructors.
Standard 2.5 - Advisory Committee
An Advisory Committee consisting of at least five (5) members must convene at least two times
a year and be utilized to provide counsel, assistance, and information from the community
served by the training program. This Committee should be broadly based and include former
students, employed technicians, employers, and representatives for consumer's interests.
Standard 2.6 - Public/Community Relations
An organized plan should be used to provide the community at large information regarding the
training program, its graduates, its plans, and any services provided to the community.
Standard 2.7 - Live Work
A systematic method of collecting, documenting, and disbursing live work repair receipts should
be used. Instructional staff should not be required to collect payment for live work repairs.
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