Section 5.231. Instructor certification

The BAE will have a procedure, as set forth in this section, to confirm a person’s competency to begin and continue working as an instructor. Part of this procedure will include observation of an instructor’s training sessions by representatives of the BAE at least twice per year.

(1) A person desiring certification as an instructor shall submit an application on forms issued by the Board and pay a $250 nonrefundable application fee.

(2) The minimum qualifications of an instructor include the following:

(i) Possessing a high school diploma or GED.

(ii) Possessing a minimum of 2 years of experience, full-time, in the field of education, law, law enforcement, substance abuse prevention, hospitality or alcohol service training.

(iii) Being 21 years of age or older.

(iv) Having no arrests that are related to alcohol, narcotics or other controlled substances in the previous 10 years.

(v) Attending manager/owner training once in the year preceding the date the application for instructor certification is filed.

(3) If a person who has submitted a completed application meets the minimum requirements for certification, the Board will issue to the instructor a Notice of Certification. The period of certification shall be 1 year from the date of issuance of the Notice of Certification.

(4) Renewal of certification shall be submitted to the BAE at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the instructor’s current certification. The same forms, provided by the BAE, shall be used for renewals as for initial certification. A $250 fee must accompany an application for renewal.