Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) RiderCoaches, as personnel, must complete
the RiderCoach Apprentice Program (RCAP), as established by the MSF, prior to
being employed by any Sponsor.
(2)
Prospective RiderCoaches must comply with the following:
(a) Find a Sponsor School in their area to
sponsor them.
(b) Complete a Basic
Rider Course.
(c) Fill out the
RiderCoach Apprentice Program Application (RCAP), HSMV Form 77058 (10/2010),
incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP
website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting the
Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building,
MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. The Application should be
submitted to the address listed on the Application.
(d) The RiderCoach will be placed in a
RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP).
(e) After successful completion of the RCP,
the student will be a certified FRTP RiderCoach and certified by the MSF. The
RiderCoach identification card will be sent to the RiderCoach by
MSF.
(3) Continued FRTP
certification is predicated upon successful completion of the automatic
one-year probationary period, and the RiderCoach maintaining national Rider
Course RiderCoach Certification, teach or team-teach a minimum of one complete
Basic Rider Course annually, and attend one FRTP RiderCoach Update in a
certification period (two years). Updates will not be more than 30 months
apart.
(4) RiderCoaches trained
outside Florida can gain FRTP certification by doing the following:
(a) Contact Course Sponsor in the area you
want to teach and discuss the possibility of employment.
(b) If Sponsor School agrees to employment,
complete a RiderCoach Personal Information Qualification Form (provided by
Sponsor School), HSMV Form 77122 (10/2010), incorporated by reference for
administration of the FRTP Program, copies of which may be obtained from the
FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting
the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Education
and DUI Programs, Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil
Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. The Form
will then need to be submitted to the appropriate Regional
Coordinator.
(c) The Sponsor can
use the RiderCoach, with a current FRTP certified RiderCoach, for two classes
before they are observed.
(d) The
RiderCoach must be observed by an FRTP certified RiderCoach Trainer
(RCT).
(e) The RiderCoach must
attend the next available FRTP update. Updates must be within six months of
observation.
(f) All new FRTP
certified RiderCoaches will be placed on probationary status for one
year.
(5) The Sponsors
shall employ only RiderCoaches who are certified by FRTP and MSF, or the
ESC.
(6) RiderCoaches and Sponsors
must adhere to the professional standards adopted by FRTP as established by the
MSF and the ESC; FRTP Rules of Professional Conduct, HSMV Form 72201 (10/2010),
incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP
website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting the
Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building,
MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571.
(7) RiderCoaches trained in another state,
must, prior to teaching in Florida, complete a BRC RiderCoach Information
Sheet, and submit their driver's record and a copy of their MSF RiderCoach Card
to the area Regional Coordinator. They must also attend a RiderCoach update
within six months of evaluation.
(8) RiderCoaches must maintain their
certification and a valid driver license with a motorcycle
endorsement.
(9) RiderCoaches must
sign and abide by the FRTP's RiderCoach Rules of Professional Conduct, teach or
team-teach a minimum of one complete BRC or S/TEP annually, attend one FRTP
RiderCoach Update and one professional development activity or any activity
that requires them to be in student or learning position, within their
certification period (two years).
(10) RiderCoaches must recertify with MSF
on-line every two years and must forward proof of recertification to
Sponsors.
(11) RiderCoaches shall
ensure that no assistance is given any student in a manner that provides unfair
advantage in passing the skills and/or knowledge tests. RiderCoaches cannot
conduct tests for their relatives.
(12) RiderCoaches can also gain Florida
certification by completing the FRTP Intern/Mentoring Program.
(a) For RiderCoaches who were initially
trained at an FRTP sponsored RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP) or Sidecar and
Trike Education program (S/TEP), certification is automatic upon completion of
the Intern/Mentoring Program.
(b)
RiderCoaches seeking Florida certification must complete the Intern/Mentoring
Program and attend an FRTP Update. Both must be completed within 9 months of
applying for FRTP certification.
1. RiderCoach
candidates will automatically be entered into the Intern/Mentoring Program when
they successfully completed the RCP.
2. Under the Intern/Mentoring Program, new
RiderCoaches and those seeking Florida certification will be required to
team-teach a minimum of three Basic Rider Courses (BRC) with an FRTP recognized
RiderCoach.
3. An Internship Report
- RiderCoach Mentor Form, HSMV Form 77079 (10/2010), incorporated by reference,
copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website
(http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting the Florida
Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88,
Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. A Form will need to be completed
for each class. The RiderCoach Intern will also need to complete a RiderCoach
Intern Form, HSMV Form 77078 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of
which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov)
under "Forms, " or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900
Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-0571. This Form will need to be completed for each class.
Completed forms will be sent to the e-mail or mailing address on the
forms.
4. Once FRTP receives all of
the forms listed in subparagraph (12)(b)3., above, the candidate will gain full
FRTP RiderCoach certification.
Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS. Law
Implemented 322.0255, 322.12(5)(a)
FS.
New 1-9-11.
