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Florida Association for Pupil Transportation (FAPT) 2009 Summer Conference

Florida Association for Pupil Transportation (FAPT) 2009 Summer Conference FDOE’s School Bus Inspection Certification Program FAPT Technician Certifications Keeping in compliance during these challenging financial times. Inspection Program, FDOE’s Role.

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Florida Association for Pupil Transportation (FAPT) 2009 Summer Conference

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  1. Florida Association for Pupil Transportation (FAPT) 2009 Summer Conference • FDOE’s School Bus Inspection Certification Program • FAPT Technician Certifications Keeping in compliance during these challenging financial times

  2. Inspection Program, FDOE’s Role • Florida Statute 1006.22, requires the FDOE to maintain an inspection certification program. • In addition to the on-line written test, the FDOE currently conducts hands-on certification testing regionally in the field. • For an unknown time period, there will likely be little or no travel dollars for the FDOE to conduct hands-on testing in locations other than Tallahassee. • Regardless of the direction taken to remedy the immediate issue, when travel dollars are once again available, the FDOE will resume their regular hands-on testing role.

  3. What Does the Hands-on Test Consist of ? • A late model Type “C” bus is “bugged” with nine specific deficiencies worth ten points each. • Proper use of the inspection manual and form is worth ten additional points. • Each hands-on test candidate is given 90 minutes to inspect the bus and properly identify and document the deficiencies. • The minimum passing score is 90 percent.

  4. Future Changes ??? One Option ? • Depending upon a determination of whether or not the FDOE has the authority - temporarily suspend the hands-on requirement and issue certifications based on the written test only. • How would this affect the districts? Pros? Cons?

  5. Future Changes ??? Another Option ? • Temporarily delegate the hands-on testing function to school district inspector trainers. • How would this affect the districts? Pros? Cons?

  6. Future Changes ??? Other Options ? • The FDOE is open for suggestions. • If implemented, how would each suggestion affect the districts? Pros? Cons?

  7. FAPT Technician Certification • FAPT Technicians Qualifications and Standards Committee offers: • Vehicle Service Technician Certification (VST) • Master Repair Technician Certification (MRT) • Parts Specialist Certification (PSC) • Shop Service Manager Certification (SMC) • FAPT Certification testing is usually conducted by committee members at the two annual Summer Technician Workshops.

  8. FAPT Technician Certification • There was only one Summer Workshop offered in 2009 in which the attendance was significantly lower that past years. • The 2010 Summer Workshop(s) is not a certainty at this time. • Many school districts offer pay incentive for the FAPT certifications. • Will FAPT technician certification testing be available apart from a Summer Workshop?

  9. FAPT Technician Certification • The FAPT Technicians Qualifications and Standards Committee has conducted this testing in various regions in the past. • The FAPT committee is willing to continue these offerings as long as the need exists. • Notice of these regional testing opportunities will go out through the FDOE e-mail.

  10. Questions? ?

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