Section 230-RICR-30-05-2.12 - Technician CertificationA. Technician Certifications are required for all of the following categories: 1. Identification and Analysis of Damage to Vehicles;2. Frame Measuring and Straightening Systems and Techniques;3. Welding in Collision Repair;4. Structural Steel Repairs;5. Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Systems;6. Safety Restraint Systems; andB. CLASS A LICENSEES. Upon submission of a new or renewal application for a Class A License pursuant to § 2.5 of this Part, each Applicant must certify under the penalty of perjury to the Department that all Technicians it has in its employ are certified in each category listed in § 2.12(A) of this Part.C. CLASS B LICENSEES WITH A SALVAGE VEHICLE REPAIR LICENSE. Upon submission of a new or renewal application for a Class B License with the additional Salvage Vehicle Repair License, pursuant to §§ 2.6 and 2.11 of this Part, each Applicant must certify under the penalty of perjury to the Department that for every two (2) Technicians working for the Licensee, one (1) full set of certifications is held by any combination of the Technicians. Any combination of the certifications shall suffice as long as certifications in all seven (7) categories listed in § 2.12(A) of this Part are held in the appropriate one (1) for every two (2) ratio, where fractions shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number. 1. For example: A shop with one (1) or two (2) Technicians would need one (1) full set of certifications, either held by a single Technician or distributed between the Technicians in any combination. But a shop with five (5) Technicians would require three (3) full sets of certifications, distributed amongst the five (5) Technicians in any combination.D. CLASS B AND ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE BODY LICENSEES. Upon submission of a new or renewal application for a Class B License pursuant to § 2.6 of this Part, or any other Motor Vehicle Body License issued pursuant to §§ 2.8, 2.9 and 2.10 of this Part, each Applicant must certify under the penalty of perjury to the Department that for every five (5) Technicians working for the Licensee, one (1) full set of certifications is held by any combination of the Technicians. Any combination of the certifications shall suffice as long as certifications in all seven (7) categories listed in § 2.12(A) of this Part are held in the appropriate one (1) full set for every five (5) Technician ratio, where fractions shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number. 1. For example: A shop with one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), or five (5) Technicians would need one (1) full set of certifications, either held by one (1) Technician or distributed between its Technicians in any combination. But a shop with six (6) Technicians would require two (2) full sets of certifications, distributed amongst the six (6) Technicians in any combination.E. Certification Documentation. All applicable licensees must maintain a record of certification for each Technician in its employ. Such documentation must include the Technician's transcript and related certifications, and must be readily available. All Technician certifications must be maintained and current throughout the term of the license.F. All "Certification Organizations" with respect to Technician Certifications as set forth in § 2.12 of this Part, shall report a written description of the certification program it offers, including subjects offered and method of testing or evaluation, to the Auto Collision Repair Licensing Advisory Board of the Department.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-2.12
Amended effective 5/26/2022