1. A. Once accepted into training, a Candidate shall be trained for Business Facility operations. The course content, objectives, and length of training shall be developed by the BEP with active participation of the APOC. Training shall cover:

   1. 1. Business Facilities, such as snack bars, vending banks, and gift shops, at which food is not prepared, and shall orient the Trainee to basic business and merchandising principles, the parameters of the BEP, and the applicable provisions of federal regulations and state law. On-the-job training shall also be provided in existing Business Facilities of this type.
   2. 2. Business Facilities, such as coffee shops at which limited food preparation occurs. On-the-job training shall be provided at appropriate existing facilities.
   3. 3. Cafeterias providing a variety of prepared foods and beverages. On-the-job training shall be provided at appropriate existing facilities.

2. B. With respect to the duration of training:

   1. 1. If a Trainee misses five days or more of training without Good Cause, whether consecutive or not, the BEP shall terminate the Trainee from the training and return the Trainee to VR for further services, as appropriate.
   2. 2. If it becomes apparent during training or following completion of training that a Trainee lacks sufficient skills, knowledge, experience, health, or other abilities, the BEP shall review the case, consult with the VR Staff, the APOC, and the Trainee, and either: a. Revise the training plan, as needed; or b. Terminate the training and return the Trainee to VR for further services, as appropriate.
   3. 3. A Trainee who satisfactorily completes training and is approved by the Committee as discussed in R6-4-311 becomes a Licensee.
3. C. A determination to terminate training shall be provided to the Trainee in writing and shall state the reasons for the determination, recommendations to remedy any deficiencies, and provide notice of the right to Appeal.
4. D. Any Licensee who is not placed in a Business Facility within 12 months of the date of licensure shall receive appropriate training, following an evaluation of proficiency.
5. E. A BEP Operator who is licensed as of the date of the adoption of these rules shall be exempt from the initial training required.

Historical Note

Former Section R6-4-305 renumbered to R6-4-405, new R6-4-305 adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 3921 (October 3, 2025), effective November 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-3).