Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 464-6-.07 - Level III (Senior) Instructor Certification and Level IV (Master) Instructor Certification

(a) Each person applying for Level III (Senior) Instructor level certification must demonstrate a competency to teach.

1. Competency shall be evaluated in terms of three abilities, as follows: possession of requisite skills and knowledge;

2. organization of skills and knowledge in a written form suitable for teaching; and

3. demonstration of effective presentation skills and knowledge in a classroom situation.

(i) Competency with respect to possession of knowledge of requisite skills and knowledge is demonstrated when an applicant provides suitable evidence of a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

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

1. successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Level III Instructor Courses; and

2. academy director authorization for certification.

(iii) Competency with respect to classroom presentation of requisite skills and knowledge is demonstrated when an applicant provides suitable evidence of the following:

1. successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer and Standards Training Instructor Courses; and

2. successful completion of both written and performance examinations approved by Council in which curriculum development, presentation skills, and knowledge are tested.

(iv) 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 an instructor in accordance with these rules unless application is made in such form as the Council may establish.

(b) Level IV (Master Instructor Certification Requirements)

1. Each person applying for Master Level certification must:

(i) Possess or be able to possess the Level III (Senior) Instructor Certificate;

(ii) Demonstrate competency to teach.

2. Competency shall be evaluated in terms of three abilities as follow:

(i) possession of requisite skills and knowledge;

(ii) organization of skills and knowledge in a written form suitable for teaching; and

(iii) demonstration of contemporary training course development skills and knowledge in a classroom situation.

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

(i) successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Level IV Instructor Course; and

(ii) academy director authorization for certification.

4. Competency with respect to classroom presentation of requisite skills and knowledge is demonstrated when an applicant provides suitable evidence of one of the following:

(i) successful completion of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Level IV Instructor Course; and

(ii) successful completion of both written and performance examinations approved by the Council in which teaching presentation skills and knowledge are tested.

5. Suitable evidence of applicant's competency in each of the three abilities (possession of requisite skills, organization of skills, and demonstration of training course development) shall be reflected in an application form provided by the Council. No applicant shall be certified as an instructor in accordance with these rules unless application is made in such form as the Council may establish.

(c) Individuals in the process of completion of Senior and Master Level Instructor Certification as of January 1, 2023 shall have two (2) years to complete said certification(s). Any person in the process of obtaining Senior and Master Level Instructor Certifications that fails to complete the requirements by January 1, 2025 shall forfeit their credit hours and be required to begin seeking Level III and Level IV Instructor Certification under these revised rules.

1. Individuals possessing General Instructor, Specialized Instructor (Driver Training, Firearms, Speed Detection, Defensive Tactics, Emergency Medical, Hazmat, and Master Resiliency) Certifications, as well as Senior and Master Instructor levels as of January 1, 2023 will be "grandfathered in," maintaining their ability to teach in their previously certified areas.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 464-6-.07

O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(23).

Original Rule entitled "Application for Certification" was filed on July 7, 1978; effective July 27, 1978. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed March 13, 1985; effective April 2, 1985. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Instructor Application" adopted. Filed March 2, 1988; effective March 22, 1988. Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Mar. 19, 1998; eff. Apr. 8, 1998. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Level III (Senior) Instructor Certification and Level IV (Master) Instructor Certification" adopted. F. Jan. 9, 2023; eff. Jan. 29, 2023.