1. (a) The requirements and provisions in this section apply to procedures for periodic, final, and skills testing conducted by training providers during and at the end of a training program. For procedures regarding state examinations for certification Commission examinations that occur after a training program is completed), see Chapter 439 of this title.
2. (b) Periodic and comprehensive final tests shall be given by the training provider in addition to the Commission examination required in Chapter 439 of this title.
3. (c) 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 written test must be administered. A passing score of 70% must be achieved on all required written tests. If a course is taught in phases, one comprehensive final written test shall be administered at the completion of all phases and a passing score of 70% must be achieved.
4. (d) If performance skill evaluations are part of the applicable curriculum, performance testing records shall be kept in accordance with §427.301 of this title. This will ensure that each trainee has demonstrated an ability to competently and carefully perform all tasks and operations associated with the training, both individually and as a member of a team.
5. (e) During the course of instruction, the provider of training shall test for competency all performance skills listed in the applicable curriculum. This applies only for curricula in which performance standards have been developed. Skill evaluations may take place at any time during the academy but must take place after all training on the identified subject area has been completed. The number of opportunities to successfully complete particular performance skill objectives evaluated during an academy is at the discretion of the designated training officer. Retests must be conducted prior to the administration of the Commission designated performance evaluations. All skills must be demonstrated in the presence of a Commission-approved field examiner.

Source Note:The provisions of this §427.305 adopted to be effective March 27, 2006, 31 TexReg 2696; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5412.