Experienced CPS technicians who are ready to help others learn how to become technicians should consider working towards becoming a certified instructor. Recertification as Instructor is required every two years.
To Become an Instructor:
Must be a CPS Technician for 6 months to apply.
Go to Safe Kids to find the application and requirements.
Identify a Lead Instructor to assist with your candidacy.
Participate as a Course Assistant for a Certification Course. Participation is required within 2 years before submission of Instructor Candidate application, but it’s preferred to be within at least 1 year before submission of application.
Register by paying the Instructor Candidate application fee of $75 and submitting the completed application, along with four testimonials.
Two testimonials are required for adult classroom teaching.
One testimonial for CPS Skill and Course Assistant Completion by CPSTI.
One testimonial for CPS Skill by CPST or CPSTI.
Application must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to course in which Instructor Candidate will teach.
Must teach within 1 year of being approved as an Instructor Candidate.
Upon successful completion of instructor candidacy, status will change to Certified Instructor.
