Description

Instructor candidacy is a process eligible technicians may choose to complete in order to become instructors. While candidacy is not required for all technicians, it is required for those wishing to become certified instructors.

There are four basic steps for completing instructor candidacy:

1. Successfully meet all eligibility requirements
2. Register and pay for candidacy
3. Submit all required documentation for approval within six months of registration
4. Upon approval, successfully participate as an instructor candidate for a certification course within one year of candidacy approval

The application fee for instructor candidacy is $75. Due to the nature of the candidacy process, this fee is refundable only in extreme, well-documented situations.

PLEASE NOTE: The designated state CPS Representative will be notified upon an individual's approval as an instructor candidate.

Eligibility

Any currently certified technician who has been certified for a minimum of six months at the time of registration is eligible to apply for instructor candidacy. The action item APPLY FOR INSTRUCTOR CANDIDACY will only appear in your Online Services profile if you are eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Once approved, you must maintain your technician certification throughout your candidacy period in order to remain an approved candidate. If necessary, you may be required to re-certify to maintain your candidacy status. If your technician certification expires at any time during your candidacy period, your candidacy will automatically be terminated.

Failure to Qualify as a Certified Instructor

You will fail to qualify as a certified instructor if one of the following occurs:

1. You do not receive a passing score on the Instructor Candidate Evaluation during your 12-month candidacy period
2. Your technician certification expires during your candidacy period

If any of the above occurs, you must reapply for instructor candidacy. Due to the nature of the candidacy process, this fee is refundable only in extreme, well-documented situations.

PLEASE NOTE: You have an unlimited number of chances to participate in a certification course as an instructor candidate during your candidacy period. If you do not receive a passing score on the first try, you are free to try to find another course and instructor team to participate with.