How To Become an Instructor
The following page offers a quick look at what you need to do to to begin the process.
What are the Qualifications to become an SSPC Instructor?
- Candidates must take the SSPC training course that they would like to instruct.
- Candidates must pass the course exam(s) with a 90% score, submit a mock video and meet the other requirements to become an instructor. [Download Qualification Form]
- Candidates must complete the Instructor Application and submit it to SSPC. [Download Instructor Application Form]
- If a candidate meets all of the requirements they must then successfully teach the course as a provisional instructor, while being monitored by an SSPC Lead Instructor, to gain final lead instructor approval.
What characteristics is SSPC looking for in an Instructor?
Your knowledge level is only a small part of the qualities that SSPC is looking for. We are also interested in whether you have the ingredients that make up a good instructor - patience, a friendly personality, an encouraging nature and a sense of humor! If you have the qualities of a good instructor then SSPC welcomes you to submit an application.
Who do I contact to submit an application?
Jennifer Merck
Training and Technical Program Specialist
Toll Free: 1.877.281.7772
Phone: 412.281.2331 ext 221
Fax: 412.281.9993
merck@ sspc.org
