Section R6-4-305. Initial training

A.      Once accepted into training, a candidate shall be trained for one or more of the three levels of business facility operations, beginning with level one. The course content, objectives and length of training shall be developed for each level by the BEP with the active participation of APOC. Only upon satisfactory completion of the level and granting of a certificate for that level shall the trainee be permitted to proceed to the next higher level.

B.       At level one, training shall cover business facilities, such as snack bars, vending banks, and gift shops at which food is not prepared, and shall orient the trainee to basic business and merchandising principles, the parameters of the BEP program, and the applicable provisions of federal regulations and state law. On-the-job training shall also be provided in existing business facilities of this type.

C.      At level two, training shall cover business facilities such as coffee shops at which limited food preparation occurs. On-the- job training shall be provided at appropriate, existing, level two facilities.

D.      At level three, training shall cover cafeterias providing a vari- ety of prepared foods and beverages. On-the-job training shall be provided at appropriate, existing, level three facilities.

E.       With respect to completion of each level:

1.        If a trainee misses five days or more of training without good cause whether consecutive or not, he shall be termi- nated. Good cause shall mean temporary illness of the trainee or family crisis.

2.        If, during training or following completion of any level of training, it becomes apparent that the trainee lacks suffi- cient skills, knowledge, experience, health or other abili- ties, the BEP shall review the case, consult with the counselor, APOC, and the trainee, and either:

a.        Revise the training plan as needed; or

b.        Terminate the training and return the trainee to VR for further services as appropriate.

3.        A trainee who satisfactorily completes a level of training shall be certified by the BEP. The term of the certificate shall be indefinite except as addressed in subsection (G).

F.       A determination to terminate shall be provided to the trainee in writing and shall state the reasons for the determination, rec- ommendations for remedying any deficiencies, and notice of the right to appeal.

G.      Any trainee who is not placed in a business facility within 12 months of the date of certification shall receive appropriate training, following an evaluation of proficiency, in order to maintain certification.

H.      Operators licensed as of the date of the adoption of these rules shall be exempted from the initial training required for their current level of facility operation.

Historical Note

Former Section R6-4-305 renumbered to R6-4-405, new R6-4-305 adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).