Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0160

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 581-053-0160 - Core Instructor Certificate

(1) The Oregon Department of Education shall issue a Core Instructor Certificate to an individual who has completed the Core and Advanced Instructor Workshop with a score of 80% or greater.

(2) The Core Instructor Certificate authorizes an individual to teach the following classroom curriculum, from a current manual published by ODE:

(a) Core, an 8 hour program for new school bus drivers. Core consists of four parts:

(A) Section 1 is a one hour course that covers qualifications and bus construction standards.

(B) Section 2 is a two hour course that covers responsibilities and regulations.

(C) Section 3 is a two and a half hour course that covers pupil management.

(D) Section 4 is a two and a half hour course that covers emergency and accident procedures.

(b) Advanced unit A, a two hour course that covers laws and liability.

(c) Advanced unit B, a three hour course that covers special driving conditions and techniques.

(d) Advanced unit C, a two hour course that covers CDL complying vehicle inspections.

(e) Advanced unit D, a two hour course that covers field trips.

(f) Advanced unit E, a two hour course that covers brakes.

(g) Advanced unit F, a two hour course that covers power train.

(3) Notwithstanding section (2) of this rule, a certified core instructor may conduct classroom instruction that has been approved by ODE under OAR 581-053-0225.

Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0160

ODE 19-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-12

Stat. Auth.: ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120

Stats. Implemented: ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120