Section 45.32 Instructors
45.32 INSTRUCTORS.
Subdivision 1.Requirement.
Each course of study, except self-study courses, must have an instructor who is qualified by education, training, or experience to ensure competent instruction. In the case of a self-study course, this requirement applies to the author of the course material. Failure to have only qualified instructors teach at an approved course offering will result in loss of course approval. A person applying for approval as an instructor must make available upon request such records and data required by the commissioner to administer the provisions and further the purposes of this chapter.
Subd. 2.Qualification for continuing education instructors.
Qualified continuing education instructors must have one of the following qualifications:
(1) a four-year degree in any area plus two years practical experience in the subject area being taught;
(2) five years of practical experience in the subject area being taught; or
(3) a college or graduate degree in the subject area being taught.
Subd. 3.Qualifications for prelicensing instructors.
Qualified prelicense instructors must have one of the following qualifications:
(1) a four-year degree in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(2) a four-year degree with three years full-time experience in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(3) a four-year degree with three years full-time experience in the business or profession relating to the subject being taught;
(4) a postgraduate degree and completion of 45 hours of continuing education in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(5) a two-year degree in the industry for which the education is being given and completion of 45 hours of continuing education in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(6) a two-year degree or certificate with five years full-time experience in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(7) a degree or certificate with five years full-time experience in the business or profession relating to the subject being taught; or
(8) eight years of experience in the subject area being taught, gained in the eight years immediately preceding the first course offering taught.
Subd. 4.Responsibilities.
Approved instructors are responsible for:
(1) compliance with all laws and rules relating to industry education;
(2) providing students with current and accurate information;
(3) maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning in the classroom;
(4) in conjunction with the coordinator, assuring and certifying attendance of students enrolled in courses;
(5) providing assistance to students and responding to questions relating to course materials; and
(6) attending the workshops or instructional programs that are required by the commissioner.
History:
2009 c 63 s 13,78