RTI Provider Qualifications
All instructors delivering Related Technical Instruction (RTI) through Elevate programs hold occupation-specific credentials that match the program they teach. This page documents the qualification standards for each program, the role of credential partners and program holders, and the scope of subject matter expert involvement.
Credential Partners
State-approved or licensed instructional authorities
Program Holders
Authorized RTI coordinators under licensed supervision
Subject Matter Experts
Supplemental instruction and mentoring
For apprenticeship compliance and ETPL review, RTI instructors must be clearly qualified for the occupation they teach. The following standards apply across all programs:
Detailed qualification standards for each program, including credential partner type, instructor requirements, program holder role, and SME scope.
Occupation: Barber
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Licensed Barber School (State-Approved)
Regulatory body: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Barber Apprenticeship Coordinator — manages apprentice placement, RTI scheduling, and RAPIDS documentation under licensed barber school supervision.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Licensed master barbers at host shops provide supplemental hands-on mentoring and technique instruction.
Credential Issued
Indiana Barber License — issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
Occupation: Certified Nursing Assistant
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Accredited Nursing Program (State-Approved)
Regulatory body: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH)
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Healthcare Training Manager — coordinates clinical rotation scheduling, student progress tracking, and exam preparation under nursing program oversight.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Experienced CNAs and healthcare professionals provide supplemental skills practice and patient care mentoring.
Credential Issued
CNA Certification — issued by Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH)
Occupation: Commercial Driver
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
ELDT-Compliant CDL School (FMCSA Registered)
Regulatory body: FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) / Indiana BMV
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
CDL Program Coordinator — manages student enrollment, DOT physical scheduling, behind-the-wheel hour tracking, and BMV exam coordination.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Experienced commercial drivers provide supplemental road mentoring and pre-trip inspection practice.
Credential Issued
CDL Class A or Class B — issued by Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Occupation: HVAC Installer / Maintenance Technician
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Authorized Testing Partner
Regulatory body: EPA / OSHA / Indiana DOE
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Trades Program Lead — coordinates lab scheduling, equipment access, safety compliance, and certification exam preparation.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
EPA-certified HVAC technicians provide supplemental equipment training, troubleshooting labs, and refrigerant handling instruction.
Credential Issued
EPA 608 Certification + OSHA 10-Hour — issued by EPA and OSHA
Occupation: IT Support Specialist
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Certiport Authorized Testing Center
Regulatory body: Certiport
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Technology Program Lead — manages module sequencing, lab environment setup, practice exam scheduling, and student progress tracking.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Certified IT professionals provide supplemental tutoring, lab mentoring, and exam preparation support.
Credential Issued
IT Specialist — Device Configuration & Management — issued by Certiport
Occupation: Cybersecurity Analyst
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Certiport Authorized Testing Center
Regulatory body: Certiport
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Technology Program Lead — manages curriculum delivery, virtual lab access, assessment scheduling, and certification readiness evaluation.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Certified cybersecurity professionals provide supplemental threat analysis labs, incident response exercises, and exam preparation.
Credential Issued
IT Specialist — Cybersecurity — issued by Certiport
Occupation: Welder
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
AWS-Accredited Testing Facility / Authorized Testing Partner
Regulatory body: AWS (American Welding Society) / OSHA
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Trades Program Lead — coordinates shop scheduling, safety compliance, welding process instruction, and certification testing.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
AWS-certified welders provide supplemental technique instruction, joint preparation labs, and weld quality mentoring.
Credential Issued
AWS D1.1 Certification + OSHA 10-Hour — issued by AWS and OSHA
Occupation: Electrician
Credential Partner (Tier 1)
Authorized Testing Partner
Regulatory body: Indiana DOE / OSHA / NCCER
Instructor Qualification Requirements
Program Holder Role (Tier 2)
Trades Program Lead — coordinates lab scheduling, NEC code instruction, safety compliance, and NCCER assessment administration.
SME Scope (Tier 3)
Licensed electricians provide supplemental wiring labs, code interpretation mentoring, and job site safety instruction.
Credential Issued
OSHA 10-Hour + NCCER Core Certification — issued by OSHA and NCCER
All instructional partners operate under signed agreements that define scope, accountability, and compliance requirements.
Covers: RTI delivery scope, instructor qualifications, curriculum alignment, assessment protocols, credential issuance process, reporting requirements
Covers: Coordination scope, curriculum management responsibilities, progress documentation requirements, instructional supervision chain, periodic review schedule
Covers: Supplemental instruction scope, credential verification, session documentation, curriculum compliance, liability and insurance
Covers: Work process schedule, supervisor designation, wage progression (apprenticeship), evaluation schedule, safety compliance, hour verification process
Disclosure: Specific provider names, MOU documents, and instructor credential files are maintained in internal compliance records and disclosed to authorized reviewers (ETPL, DWD, DOL, workforce boards) upon request.
