- (a) Training programs that are intended to satisfy the requirements for fire protection personnel certification must meet the objectives and competencies in the specific curriculums.
- (b) A system for evaluating the effectiveness of the instruction and the comprehension of the trainee is required.
- (c) If performance skills are part of the applicable curriculum, performance testing shall be done and records kept in accordance with §427.203 of this subchapter. This will ensure that each trainee has demonstrated an ability to perform competently and safely, individually or as a member of a team, all tasks and operations associated with the training.
- (d) Performance testing should be used to the maximum extent practical. The performance skills contained in the applicable curriculum shall be used to satisfy performance skill requirements. Each trainee shall be prepared to demonstrate any performance skill before a commission representative as may be required in Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification).
- (e) Periodic written tests shall be administered at the ratio of one test per 50 hours of recommended training, or portion thereof. In addition to periodic tests, a comprehensive final test must be administered. If a course is taught in phases, one comprehensive final test shall be administered at the completion of all phases. A passing score of 70% must be achieved on the comprehensive final.
- (f) Periodic and final tests shall be in addition to the commission examination required in Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification).
Source Note:The provisions of this §427.205 adopted to be effective January 27, 2002, 27 TexReg 481; amended to be effective March 2, 2005, 30 TexReg 1086; amended to be effective May 26, 2005, 30 TexReg 3033.