Section 5.233. Minimum standards of training

(a) Instructors shall conduct training sessions conforming to either the BAE’s standard curriculum or a curriculum certified by the BAE.

(1) Each training session must consist of at least 2 1/2 hours of instructional time.

(2) The ratio of students per instructor may not exceed 40 to 1.

(b) Instructors shall notify the BAE of the following:

(1) At least 7 calendar days in advance of scheduling any training session. Instructors shall provide notification to the BAE through the BAE’s web site.

(2) Immediately of any training session cancellation. Instructors shall provide notification to the BAE by first class United States mail, other delivery or express service, transmission by facsimile or by e-mail.

(3) Immediately of any changes to the training schedule. Instructors shall provide notification to the BAE by first class United States mail, other delivery or express service, transmission by facsimile or by e-mail.

(c) Instructors shall obtain the student information indicated in paragraphs (1)—(3) at the beginning of the training session. An instructor shall send a completed attendance sheet to the BAE within 7 days of the end of the training session, including the following information from each student:

(1) Name.

(2) Home address.

(3) Home telephone number.

(4) Student identification number issued by the BAE.

(5) Pass/fail score on the test.

(6) Licensed establishment name, address and licensee identification.

(7) Time and location of training.

(d) At the conclusion of the training, the instructor shall administer a standardized test prepared by the BAE, insuring that students complete the examination as a closed book exam, without access to references to aid in the completion of the examination.

(e) The instructor shall grade examinations and notify students of their grades. A test score of 80% or better is required to pass. A student who does not pass may, at the first opportunity, schedule training and take the test again.

The provisions of this § 5.233 amended November 13, 2015, effective November 14, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 6593. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (350841) to (350842).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 5.233 amended under section 207(i) of the Liquor Code (47 P. S. § 2-207(i)).

Cross References

This section cited in 40 Pa. Code § 5.232 (relating to instructor responsibilities).