Article 5 - Certification of Training Courses

230. Purpose

The purpose of this article is to set forth the requirements and criteria for certification and delivery of courses.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
2. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

231. Certification of Courses.

(a) The Board may certify courses based upon criteria and procedures established by the Board.

(b) Criteria for certification include, but are not limited to:

(1) A demonstrated need for the course.

(2) Demonstrated capability to provide quality instruction based on qualifications of instructors, instructional performance objectives, curriculum standards, and facilities.

(3) The cost of providing the instruction as related to the benefits.

(4) The extent to which eligible staff from any participating county or city may attend the course.

(5) The frequency of which the instruction can be provided in relation to the need.

(6) The ability to provide the instruction within the State of California.

(7) Adherence to fiscal policies and procedures as established by the Board.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (b)(4) filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
2. Repealer of subsection (c) 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

232. Application for Certification of Course.

(a) A training provider shall apply for certification of each course according to procedures established by the Board.

(b) Such application for certification shall be for all or part of the training requirements as determined by the Board.

(c) The application shall include but not be limited to a synopsis statement of the course, a course outline giving hours of instruction in each topic, performance objectives and standards of achievement, length of course, instruction methodology, instructor experience and education, and costs associated with delivery.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and repealer of subsection (d) filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

233. Regular Certification, Provisional Certification and Revocation.

(a) A regular certification of a course is valid for one year after issuance by the Board unless revoked by the Board.

(b) Certification of a course may be revoked by the Board, under the guidelines set forth by the Board when:

(1) There is no longer a demonstrated need for the course; or

(2) Evaluation indicates that an acceptable quality of instruction is not being provided; or

(3) There is failure to comply with the criteria set forth in these regulations.

(c) In lieu of regular certification, the Board may instead certify the course on a provisional basis under the guidelines set forth by the Board.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
3. Amendment of section heading and subsection (b) (2) filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

234. Attendance Determined by Counties and Cities.

Participation in any certified course is determined by each county's or city's training needs. Certification of a course by the Board does not carry the assurance or implication of minimum attendance.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Amendment filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
2. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).

235. Auditing of Courses.

The Board may at any time audit a training course to assist in the determination of whether the objectives and qualitative aspects of the course are being met and that it is being presented as certified.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).