(a) The commission-designated performance evaluations are randomly selected from each subject area within the applicable curriculum containing actual skill evaluations. This applies only for curricula in which performance standards have been developed.
(b) The training provider shall test the commission designated performance skills for competency. The skill evaluations may only take place after all training on the identified subject area has been completed. The date(s), time(s) and location(s) for the commission designated skill evaluations must be submitted on the commission designated skill schedule contained within the Training Prior Approval system. The commission must be notified immediately of any deviation from the submitted commission designated skill schedule. All skills must be evaluated by a commission approved field examiner. The individual who served as the instructor of a particular subject may not evaluate the performance skill for that subject.
(c) In order to qualify for the commission certification examination, the student must successfully complete and pass all designated skill evaluations. The student may be allowed two attempts to complete each skill. A second failure during the evaluation process will require remedial training in the failed skill area with a certified instructor before being allowed a third attempt. A third failure shall require that the student repeat the entire certification curriculum.
(d) If performance skill evaluations are not conducted for a student during the course of instruction, they must be conducted within ninety days (90) following the end date of the course. In a case such as this the training provider must also obtain a new set of commission designated skills for which to evaluate the student; the provider may not use the same set of skills provided during the original course of instruction. If performance skill evaluations are not conducted within the ninety day (90) period, the student must repeat the course. The ninety (90) day period may be extended for students who were unable to complete their performance skill evaluations due to injury, illness, military commitment, or other situation beyond their control.
(e) The training facility must maintain records (electronic or paper) of skills testing on each examinee. Test results must be recorded and saved on the applicable performance skill sheets provided in the commission Curriculum Skills Manual, and must include all information called for on the skill sheet.
(f) For certification disciplines in which an IDLH environment may exist, all skill testing participants shall have available for use NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA as defined in §435.1 of this title (relating to Protective Clothing) and §435.3 of this title (relating to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).

Source Note: The provisions of this §439.11 adopted to be effective March 27, 2006, 31 TexReg 2700; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5413; amended to be effective May 18, 2010, 35 TexReg 3849; amended to be effective August 20, 2012, 37 TexReg 6315; amended to be effective May 20, 2014, 39 TexReg 3875; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 5765; amended to be effective August 2, 2018, 43 TexReg 4993