Subpart
1.
Generally.
The training requirements for an instructor who provides
instruction in a driver education program are specified in this part.
Subp. 2.
Initial
training.
An individual must satisfactorily complete training approved
by the commissioner to be an instructor in a program that provides instruction
to operate a motor vehicle.
A. An
individual may not provide instruction until:
(1) the commissioner approves the public or
private program; or
(2) the
individual is licensed as an instructor for a commercial driver training
program.
B. Satisfactory
completion of instructor training must be provided by the instructor applicant
to the commissioner.
Subp.
3.
Classroom instructor in class D program.
To provide classroom instruction in a program providing
instruction to operate a class D motor vehicle, the individual must document
and demonstrate competency of the individual's:
A. knowledge of the classroom curriculum for
class D motor vehicles specified in part
7411.0515, subpart
2;
B. ability to identify and apply current
state law and regulations applicable to the ownership and operation of a class
D vehicle;
C. organization of
lessons and preparation to conduct classroom instruction;
D. ability to maintain a learning environment
and management of a class;
E.
ability to assess, monitor, and adjust performance as necessary;
F. time management;
G. record keeping in compliance with this
chapter;
H. written communication
skills;
I. ability to contact first
aid resources in the event of an emergency;
J. oral instruction presentation and delivery
techniques;
K. ability to use
visual aids and technical apparatus pertinent to the program's curriculum;
and
L. completion of team teaching
with a qualified instructor.
Subp.
4.
Laboratory instructor in class D program.
To provide instruction in a program providing instruction to
operate a class D motor vehicle, the individual must document and demonstrate
competency of the individual's:
A.
knowledge of the class D vehicle laboratory curriculum specified in part
7411.0515, subpart
3;
B. ability to provide instruction and
demonstrate vehicle operation and control from the right passenger
position;
C. use of vehicle tools
for vehicle control;
D. oral
instruction presentation and delivery techniques;
E. ability to plan and maintain the
scheduling of lessons, in the case of an instructor who must plan lessons and
schedule lessons;
F. ability to
develop training routes;
G. ability
to respond calmly and decisively to instruction situations;
H. ability to develop task breakdown
explanations;
I. ability to role
play while behind-the-wheel with another qualified instructor;
J. ability to organize lessons;
K. ability to conduct performance
assessments;
L. ability to
demonstrate safe personal driving skills;
M. ability to identify and apply current
state law and regulations applicable to the ownership and operation of a class
D vehicle;
N. ability to contact
first aid resources in the event of an emergency; and
O. ability to comment on the driving
environment while safely operating the motor vehicle.
Subp. 5.
Instructor with Board of
Teaching credential.
An individual with a Board of Teaching license and
certification under part
8710.4350(2003)
meets the requirements in subparts
3 and
4.
Subp. 6.
Class A, B, or C motor vehicle
training instructor.
An instructor providing instruction to operate a class A, B,
or C motor vehicle must have a commercial driver's license representative of
the vehicle class used for instruction.
A. To provide instruction in a program for
the operation of a class A, B, or C motor vehicle, the instructor must
successfully complete training to operate the class of motor vehicle for which
instruction will be provided.
B. To
qualify as an instructor, the individual must document and demonstrate
competency of the individual's:
(1) knowledge
of the motor vehicle class;
(2)
knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to the class of
motor vehicle for which instruction will be provided;
(3) written communication skills;
(4) oral instruction presentation and
delivery techniques;
(5) ability to
conduct performance assessments;
(6) ability to control driving activities on
the range;
(7) experience, by a
showing of 3,000 hours within the last five years of experience operating the
class of vehicle for which instruction will be provided;
(8) ability to develop training routes and
ranges;
(9) record keeping in
compliance with state rules and federal regulations;
(10) ability to develop and maintain a
learning environment;
(11) ability
to give clear and concise directions;
(12) ability to develop task breakdown
explanations;
(13) ability to
organize and deliver lessons;
(14)
ability to respond calmly and decisively to instruction situations;
(15) time management;
(16) ability to comment on the driving
environment while safely operating the motor vehicle;
(17) ability to take control of the vehicle
from the right passenger seat of the vehicle; and
(18) ability to contact first aid resources
in the event of an emergency.
Subp. 7.
Training for motorcycle
instructor.
To be an instructor in a program providing instruction on the
operation of a motorcycle, a person must satisfactorily complete motorcycle
instructor training provided by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or another
training course that provides the training described in this subpart.
A. The training must consist of at least 45
hours of instruction.
B. Instructor
training must include:
(1) 8-1/2 hours of
instruction on classroom instruction techniques and classroom course
content;
(2) 11-1/2 hours of
instruction on laboratory instruction techniques and laboratory course
content;
(3) 11 hours of peer
instruction, with each instructor-student acting as both an instructor and a
student to other instructor-students in the class; and
(4) 14 hours of participation as a student
instructor in a program providing instruction to operate a motorcycle, with the
student-instructor providing instruction for a portion of both the classroom
and laboratory phases of the program.
Subp. 8.
Requirement to renew
motorcycle instructor license.
To qualify for renewal of a license to provide instruction to
operate a motorcycle, an instructor must provide instruction for at least two
courses on the operation of a motorcycle during the two-year period preceding
renewal.
