Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Class 12 and 13 training courses shall have the standards and
requirements as stipulated in RCW 66.20.320 and in this section.
(1)
Subjects. Each class 12 or
13 training course and accompanying workbook shall include:
(a) Those subjects listed in RCW
66.20.320;
(b) Washington state
liquor laws and regulations;
(c)
Employment of persons under 21 years of age;
(d) Legal hours of liquor sale and
service;
(e) Prohibited conduct by
patrons and employees;
(f) Required
signs at retail licensed premises;
(g) Minimum lighting requirements;
and
(h) Administrative and criminal
sanctions against liquor licensees and permit holders, including permit
suspension for delinquent child support payment.
(2)
Administrative materials.
Before beginning a class 12 or 13 training course, each student shall receive:
(a) An enrollment agreement that clearly
states the obligations of a trainer and a student, refund policies, and
procedures to terminate enrollment;
(b) A statement that says, "If you have
questions, comments or complaints about the program, please contact the Liquor
and Cannabis Board," and includes the appropriate board contact information;
and
(c) A notice that students must
complete the entire training course before taking the standardized
exam.
(3) A provider or
trainer is prohibited from stating or implying that the state of Washington,
the board or any other state agency endorses or recommends one provider's
program over another's program.
(4)
Student evaluation of training course. A student evaluation for
each in-person or online training course is required. A trainer shall provide a
separate course evaluation form to each student enrolled in an in-person
training course, and a form shall include the board's contact
information.
(5)
Exams. Exams shall be administered following each class 12 or 13
training course.
(a) An exam must demonstrate
a student's familiarity with all of the subjects listed in subsection (1) of
this section.
(b) A student may not
refer to any written, video or online material, or have an in-person or online
discussion with another person, during an exam. However, a trainer may allow a
student to use an interpreter.
(c)
The standardized exam shall have a minimum passing grade of 80 percent unless
otherwise stipulated from the board.
(6)
Online training courses.
Effective December 1, 2010, the board allows class 12 and 13 online training
courses subject to additional requirements.
(a) A provider must take extra measures to
ensure the identity of each student. Extra measures include obtaining the
log-in and log-off times (see WAC 314-17-085). Other ways to prevent fraudulent
test taking may include, but are not limited to:
(i) Allowing a student to access an
examination only once per training course;
(ii) Discontinuing an examination if it stays
idle for 30 minutes or more or if another program is accessed; or
(iii) Asking each student personal
identifying questions.
(b) A trainer shall be available to answer
questions during standard business hours via the internet, telephone or some
other method.
(7)
Length of class. Excluding exam time, a class 12 training course
shall be at least three hours in length, and a class 13 training course shall
be at least one hour in length.
(8)
Presentation method. A presentation method may be in-class or
online.
(9)
Student
workbook.
(a) A student workbook must
contain accurate, current, and complete information.
(b) A provider must update student workbooks
and other training course material within 30 calendar days following:
(i) The effective date of a new applicable
state law or regulation; or
(ii)
Receipt of new or updated information from the board.
(c) The board may establish additional
workbook standards or requirements as the board deems necessary.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030 and
66.20.330. 10-12-124, §
314-17-060, filed 6/2/10, effective 7/3/10. Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030,
66.12.160,
66.44.010,
66.44.200,
66.44.240,
66.44.270, 66.24.291
[66.44.290],66.44.310 . 04-18-038, § 314-17-060, filed 8/25/04, effective
9/25/04. Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030,
66.20.300,
66.20.310,
66.20.320,
66.20.330,
66.20.340,
66.20.350. 01-03-085, §
314-17-060, filed 1/17/01, effective
2/17/01.
