Section 408.30016. Instructors; application and approval process; standards.

(1) An instructor of educational and training programs shall apply for approval by submitting information on an application provided by the bureau. This information shall be evaluated by the commission pursuant to the requirements of this rule.

(2)      Before a full evaluation of an application, the bureau shall determine that the application submitted is complete. If it is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the deficiency within 15 days of the date the application is received by the bureau. The incomplete application shall be returned to the applicant without prejudice. A subsequent submission shall be treated as a new application.

(3)       An application for approval of instructors shall be evaluated for compliance with the act and these rules.

(4)        An application for the approval of instructors shall be accompanied by all required fees.

(5)     An application shall contain all of the following information:

(a)     The name and address of the applicant.

(b)     The history or work experience relative to the subjects to be taught.

(c)     A list of educational or training courses or programs completed by the applicant.

(d)      Certifications, licenses, or registrations held by the applicant that relate to the subject to be taught.

(e)           The social security number of the applicant pursuant to the regulated occupational support enforcement act, 1996 PA 236, MCL 338.3431 to 338.3436.

(f)    An applicant’s previous teaching, training, and experience.

(6)         When an application for approval of an educational or training program proposes using instructors who are currently approved under these rules, those instructors may be identified by name and approval number instead of submitting duplicate applications for approval as instructors.

(7)       An instructor of educational and training programs shall meet the following requirements, as appropriate:

(a)     Have 4 years of experience in the subject to be taught.

(b)       For technical and specialty categories in plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades, licensure at the journey level or a higher level or equivalent work history in addition to the experience required in subdivision (a) of this subrule.

(8)      If the application is disapproved, the commission shall notify the applicant and provide a written explanation of the reason for disapproval. The disapproved application shall be returned to the applicant.

(9)       Approval of an instructor shall be evidenced by an instructor approval report that is prepared by the bureau and issued to the applicant. The report shall include all of the following information:

(a)     Name and address of the instructor.

(b)     Instructor identification number.

(c)     Period of approval.

(d)    Conditions of approval.

(10)          The commission may withdraw the approval of an instructor when the approval was issued in error or was issued on the basis of incorrect information; or, when the instructor is found to be in violation of the rules or failed to pay a required fee. Notice of withdrawal of approval shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons for

withdrawal of approval. An appeal from withdrawal of approval shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of the administrative procedures act of 1069, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

History: 1991 AACS; 2013 AACS.