CMHA authorizes two types of instructors for its installer courses – Contractor and Technical instructors. Both types of instructors must meet the same basic requirements, but Contractor instructors must also have installation experience. Instructors must be authorized for each course they wish to teach. Instructor courses are the Adult Educator Course and the Course-Specific Instructor Training. Potential instructors must take both courses. They are normally conducted when there is a demand and yearly at the Hardscape North America (HNA) trade show.
Instructor Designations
Authorized Contractor Instructor or Authorized Technical Instructor designations are available for the following courses:
- Concrete Paver Installer Course
- Commercial Paver Technician Course
- Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course
- PICP Specialist Course
Requirements
CMHA authorizes two types of instructors for its installer courses – contractors and technical instructors. Both types of instructors must meet the same basic requirements with contractor instructors needing additional installation experience. Instructors must be authorized for each course they desire to teach. Those seeking to be instructors must also take the Adult Educator Course and Course-Specific Instructor Training.
Alternative Requirements
Current holders of Technical Instructor Authorization for the Concrete Paver Installer Course, click here to download and complete an application to serve as a Lead Instructor for that course.
Current Technical Instructor Authorization for the PICP Specialist Course, click here to download an application to serve as a Lead Instructor for that course.
Instructor Renewals
Authorized instructors must earn 10 credits of continuing education within every 2-year term. At least 2 of 10 continuing education credits must be from attending an adult educator topic of the instructor’s choosing or by earning one credit per course taught. The remaining eight must follow the CMHA guidelines for continuing education and service to the industry credit for Certified Installers.
Please email CMHA at educate@masonryandhardscapes.org for more information on the instructor courses and application forms.
Note on Course Policy: Course policy requires that at least one Authorized Contractor Instructor teach any CMHA installer course. A second instructor is not required, but could be a Contractor Instructor, a Technical Instructor, or a Technical Instructor who is approved to serve as a Lead Instructor.