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INST-2

Rev07.26.13

GUIDELINES: OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

RIVATE

CCUPATIONAL

CHOOL

ERSONNEL

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO:

Complete an Occupational Experience Verification Form INST-2 for each employer.

general education subjects,

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When teaching

* verification of occupational experience is not required. See exceptions* below.

Verify all occupational experience was after age 16 .

Occupational experience verification:



Teaching is not considered occupational “experience.” Do not verify any hours obtained while employed as a teacher.

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verify a minimum of 4,000 hours of related experience (non-teaching).

When an area requires a license, certificate of training, or degree,

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If an area does not require a license, certificate of training, or degree, verify a minimum of 10,000 hours of non-teaching experience.

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One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 (non-teaching) hours.

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Part-time employment must equate to a minimum of 4,000 (non-teaching) hours.

Obtain employer signature for each Occupational Experience Verification Form INST-2.

If self employed, complete Section 1 and Section 2 of the Occupational Experience Verification Form INST-2 for each period

of self-employment. Include proof of self-employment: copies of income statements; Schedule C; or letters of reference.

Have your signature notarized for each Occupational Experience Verification Form INST-2 completed for self-employment.

Ensure that job title and duties were related to the Program/Course area in which you will be teaching.

List all dates and total hours worked.

PLEASE NOTE: All Instructor Applicants who will be teaching minor students (under the age of 16 years of age)

are required by law to submit to the Division of Private Occupational Schools the results of a criminal background check

demonstrating that the applicant thereof has not been convicted of, plead nolo contendere to, or received a deferred

sentence for a violation of any law of this state or the laws of any other state or any counterpart municipal law of this state

or the laws of any other municipalities involving one of the offenses found in § 22-60.5-107 (2)(b) and § 22-60.5-107

(2.5)(a). Please contact the Division to obtain the proper forms to submit fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of

Investigation for a criminal background check. Detailed information explaining the process of obtaining a criminal

background check and required fees can be viewed at the Division’s website.

10. Submit the Occupational Experience Verification Form INST-2 with the Instructor Application materials to the School

Director or other designated official of the school for which you are applying for teaching approval.

*Exceptions to the Occupational Experience Standard Requirement:

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ODELING

A minimum of 1,000 hours with proof of training or 2,000 hours experience without training. This applies to related

areas within modeling also. Examples: Acting, vocal coaching, stage makeup.

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REPARATION

A minimum of 1,000 hours of occupational experience within the last five years of which 200 hours is within

the last 24 months. Or, in lieu of the 200 hours, submit proof of completion of a tax preparation update course within the past 12

months which was a minimum of 5 contact hours.

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ENERAL

DUCATION

Subjects such as Math, English, Science, Basic Skills, and General Studies do not require occupational

experience verified.

Additional Forms of Occupational Experience Verification Accepted:

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Military discharge papers (DD 214) or other military verification of subject- related duties performed and dates.

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Self-employment: 1) Complete both sections of Form INST-2, page 2; 2) have your signature notarized; and

3) include copies of income statements or Schedule C or letters of reference as proof of self-employment.

For Closed Business / No Records Available / or Unavailable Employers:

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Please complete both Sections 1 and 2;

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Have your signature notarized;

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Include copies of W-2 forms relative to first and last dates of employment; and

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Include a short note to explain why the previous employer could not verify. Also, verification can be made

through letters of reference stating time, work, and job duties.

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Colorado DHE/Division of Private Occupational Schools

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