STANDARD 9 - INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

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

Standard 9.1 - Technical Competency
The instructor must hold current ASE certification in the truck 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 truck instructor.