(a) The commission-designated performance evaluations
are randomly selected from each subject area within the applicable
curriculum containing actual skill evaluations. This applies only
for curricula in which performance standards have been developed.
(b) The training provider shall test the commission
designated performance skills for competency. The skill evaluations
may only take place after all training on the identified subject area
has been completed. The date(s), time(s) and location(s) for the commission
designated skill evaluations must be submitted on the commission designated
skill schedule contained within the Training Prior Approval system.
The commission must be notified immediately of any deviation from
the submitted commission designated skill schedule. All skills must
be evaluated by a commission approved field examiner. The individual
who served as the instructor of a particular subject may not evaluate
the performance skill for that subject.
(c) In order to qualify for the commission certification
examination, the student must successfully complete and pass all designated
skill evaluations. The student may be allowed two attempts to complete
each skill. A second failure during the evaluation process will require
remedial training in the failed skill area with a certified instructor
before being allowed a third attempt. A third failure shall require
that the student repeat the entire certification curriculum.
(d) If performance skill evaluations are not conducted
for a student during the course of instruction, they must be conducted
within ninety days (90) following the end date of the course. In a
case such as this the training provider must also obtain a new set
of commission designated skills for which to evaluate the student;
the provider may not use the same set of skills provided during the
original course of instruction. If performance skill evaluations are
not conducted within the ninety day (90) period, the student must
repeat the course. The ninety (90) day period may be extended for
students who were unable to complete their performance skill evaluations
due to injury, illness, military commitment, or other situation beyond
their control.
(e) The training facility must maintain records (electronic
or paper) of skills testing on each examinee. Test results must be
recorded and saved on the applicable performance skill sheets provided
in the commission Curriculum Skills Manual, and must include all information
called for on the skill sheet.
(f) For certification disciplines in which an IDLH
environment may exist, all skill testing participants shall have available
for use NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA as defined in §435.1 of this
title (relating to Protective Clothing) and §435.3 of this title
(relating to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).
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Source Note: The provisions of this §439.11 adopted to be effective March 27, 2006, 31 TexReg 2700; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5413; amended to be effective May 18, 2010, 35 TexReg 3849; amended to be effective August 20, 2012, 37 TexReg 6315; amended to be effective May 20, 2014, 39 TexReg 3875; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 5765; amended to be effective August 2, 2018, 43 TexReg 4993 |