Rule 464-6-.03. Competency Required for Instructor Level I Certification

To qualify for certification as an instructor under these Rules, an applicant shall demonstrate competency to teach.

1. (a) Competency shall be evaluated in terms of three abilities, as follows:

   1. 1. possession of requisite skills and knowledge;
   2. 2. demonstration of effective presentation skills and knowledge in a classroom situation; and
   3. 3. organization of requisite skills and knowledge.
2. (b) Competency with respect to possession of requisite skills and knowledge is demonstrated when an applicant provides suitable evidence of a high school diploma, or its recognized equivalent, and direct experience.

3. (c) Competency with respect to organization of requisite skills and knowledge is demonstrated when an applicant provides suitable evidence of the following:

   1. 1. successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training instructor course or its recognized equivalent; and
   2. 2. academy director authorization for certification upon successful completion of Level I course of instruction.
4. (d) Suitable evidence of applicant's competency in each of the three abilities (possession of requisite skills, organization of skills and demonstration of effective presentation) shall be reflected in an application form provided by the Council. No applicant shall be certified as a Level I instructor in accordance with these Rules unless application is made in such form as the Council may establish.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(23).

History. Original Rule entitled "Notebooks" adopted. F. Feb. 12, 1971; eff. Mar. 4, 1971.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Proceeding on Petition" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 1975; eff. Sept. 22, 1975.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Advanced Specialized Courses" adopted. F. July 7, 1978; eff. July 27, 1978.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 13, 1985; eff. Apr. 2, 1985.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "General Instructor Certification" adopted. F. Mar. 2, 1988; eff. Mar. 22, 1988.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 19, 1998; eff. Apr. 8, 1998.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Competency Required for Instructor Level I Certification" adopted. F. Jan. 9, 2023; eff. Jan. 29, 2023.