Section 393.4. Client interview; referral for alternative services; evaluation; testing; training; remedial training.

(1) If a client and counselor decide that the vocational objective of vending facility licensure fits the client's skills and interests, then the counselor shall request an interview with a member of the program staff. The request for an interview shall be made to the program trainer.

(2)     If a candidate is not considered to be eligible to  be  a vending facility licensee by the program trainer, then the candidate shall be referred to the counselor for alternative services.  The candidate shall satisfy all of the following criteria:

(a)     Be interested in meeting the public on a daily basis.

(b)     Understand the concept of customer service.

(c)     Understand appropriate business attire.

(d)    Be willing to relocate.

(3)        A candidate shall not be admitted to the program without a satisfactory interview.

(4)         A vending facility training evaluation is required for a candidate for the program. A potential licensee shall possess competency as determined by the commission board with active participation from the committee.

(5)     A candidate for the program, including a candidate who intends to train for cafeteria operation, shall attain the competencies determined by the board with the active participation of the committee and set forth and published by the board and shall avail himself or herself of the vending facility training and on the job training.

(6)      If a student is unable to attain a satisfactory evaluation, then a counselor shall offer assistance in obtaining remedial training to upgrade skills. If the student has physical limitations that hinder the completion of the evaluation, and it is determined that he or she can handle the physical requirements associated with operating a facility, then the counselor shall include documentation in the evaluation requesting a waiver of the orientation and mobility requirement  or   other  requirement   not attainable by the client due to a disability and not essential to carrying out the responsibilities of a licensee.

History: 2004 AACS.