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NLETC Certification Levels
There are four levels of certifications which determine who may be trained and certified by the certificate holder. A level in one discipline does not necessarily or by default grant that level in all disciplines. Levels are not granted for life and must be maintained by recertification at 3-year increments.
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All upper certification levels (Regional/National) must be maintained by attendance to a yearly National Conference at least once every 3 years or other arrangements with the Board of Directors. Regional and Nationals need to attend conferences to be up to date in any course amendments. Any intra-agency instructor certifications must be forwarded to NLETC within 30-days of course completion. All instructor certification courses must be pre-approved by the Board of Directors.
Levels of Certification
Each particular certification level has a set of minimum requirements and additionally has a set of levels or services for which they may provide. A key tool used for eligibility to progress is by keeping an accurate account of the training you conduct by using the NLETC Training Log. Reaching a certification level in one course does not necessarily raise all course levels to that standard. All Instructor Ranks are subject to Board Authority and a continuing requirement to maintain any rank is participation in National Conferences.
Instructor
Instructor Certification is awarded upon successful completion of any full NLETC course however the 24-hour Core Essentials is highly recommended. Instructors must show proficiency in technique application as well as instructing the principles. Prior to certification, Instructors must successfully complete a practical test, which includes student teaching.
A NLETC Certified Instructor may teach the System(s) in which they are certified to their agency's officers. Includes apprentice academy instructors.
Advanced
Advanced Instructor Certification is awarded upon the fourth successful completion of an NLETC course with a minimum of two years of training within the system. Prior to certification the Instructor must show they have immersed themselves in the principles of the System in which they are seeking the rank of Advanced Instructor. Instructors will be required to successfully complete a practical testing phase that will consist of the Instructor demonstrating his/her ability to diagnose and correct common mistakes made by students.
An NLETC Advanced Certified Instructor may teach the System(s) in which they are certified to their agency and outside agency officers (Region In-Service) as required by their agency.
Regional
R.I.C.
Regional Instructor Certification may be considered for selected Instructors with a minimum of 40 hours of instruction in any single 8-hour NLETC System. Additionally, Instructors must demonstrate proficiency in the teaching principles required to assist fellow Instructors and Advanced Instructors in conducting training courses for their respective agencies. A recommendation from a National Instructor, assignment as a full-time defensive tactics or martial arts instructor, and approval/appointment from the NLETC board is required. Log books will be reviewed. An NLETC Regional Instructor Certification may teach the System(s) in which they are certified to any agency's Instructors for instructor certification with pre-approval of the board. Once an instructor is selected to become a Regional Instructor, they may be chosen by any National Instructor to assist in course instruction that occurs within their respective region. Regional Instructors certify NLETC Instructors at the Instructor and Advanced levels.
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Requires Completion of Motor Skills Instructor Development
Regional Instructors recertify NLETC Instructors at the Instructor, Advanced, and Regional levels. Regionals may also instruct initial Instructor levels.
National
National Instructor are appointed by the Board of Directors. Some will serve as the Advisory Board for the National Law Enforcement Training Center. Any Instructor under consideration for selection of the rank of National Instructor must demonstrate a superior practical application in each NLETC course and a complete understanding of the principles of each system offered through the NLETC. Log books will be reviewed. These Instructors are responsible for marketing themselves and mentoring Regional Instructors in their respective regions through course offerings. National Instructors will be required to mentor all other instructors within the ranks of the NLETC and be actively involved in the continued importance and growth of the organization.
National Instructors certify and recertify NLETC Instructors at all levels of any particular course they are certified in at the rank of National. Nationals may also instruct Basic Users.
All Instructor Level Certifications are managed and approved solely by the NLETC Board of Directors.
Instructor Log Book - 2022
In an effort to define a clear path for Certification Levels, as well as for Court Testimony, instructors are encouraged to keep a log of training they conduct.