Section 18.52.410. Training course certification.

	(a)  Only a training course certified under this section may be used for purposes of certifying mechanics under 18 AAC 52.400. The department will, in its discretion, certify a mechanic's training course if minimum course requirements are equivalent to those contained in Part II of the program manual.  
	(b)  A person seeking certification for a training course under this section shall submit to the department:  
		(1) a detailed course outline;  
		(2) a written explanation of how the proposed course compares to the minimum course requirements in Part II of the program manual;  
		(3) a complete copy of course materials to be used, including workbooks, textbooks, and visual aids;  
		(4) a description of the facilities available for classroom training;  
		(5) a detailed description of facilities to be used for hands-on training and testing, including a list of available equipment;  
		(6) a copy of a typical final examination to be given at the completion of the course work and a description of the grading criteria;  
		(7) a description of the manner in which the integrity of the examination process will be protected; and  
		(8) a resume for each instructor, including proof that the instructor has current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) L-1 certification and has successfully completed the training course certified under this section or an equivalent course as determined by the department.  
	(c)  Before certifying a training course under this section, the department will, in its discretion, require  
		(1) an interview with one or more instructors who will be teaching the course; and  
		(2) a site visit to inspect the facilities to be used for the hands-on training.  
	(d)  The department will issue certification under this section if it finds that students who pass the proposed training course will be capable of accurately following repair procedures set out in Part IV of the program manual.  
	(e)  Use of instructors not identified under (b)(8) of this section, or any other change in the course as certified, requires prior department approval and an amended certification.  
	(f)  Certification for a training course is valid for two years, and must be renewed under 18 AAC 52.425.  
	(g)  After notice and opportunity for hearing, the department will, in its discretion, revoke certification if the course is not being conducted consistent with the description and information provided under (b) of this section.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.14.030;46.14.510

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 52.095
18 AAC 52.400
18 AAC 52.425

Authority

AS 46.03.020 AS 46.14.030 AS 46.14.510

History

Eff. 2/1/94, Register 129; am 6/24/94, Register 130; am 1/1/2000, Register 152; am 2/18/2006, Register 177