1. (a) In order to become certified as an intermediate fire service instructor, the individual must:

   1. (1) have completed all the requirements listed under §425.3(a) and (b) of this title (relating to Minimum Standards for Basic Fire Service Instructor Certification) except for §425.3(a)(5). (Note: Basic fire service instructor certification is not a prerequisite for intermediate fire service instructor certification); and
   2. (2) have completed a commission approved "Methods of Teaching" course consisting of at least three college semester hours or 40 class hours, or the National Fire Academy course, "Instructional Methodology."
2. (b) The intermediate fire service instructor certification meets requirements of NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, for Fire Instructor Level I and Fire Instructor Level II. Instructors wanting to meet NFPA 1041 for Fire Service Instructor Level II must meet the requirements for Fire Service Instructor I.

Source Note:The provisions of this §425.5 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10893.