The Certified Third-Party Examiner/Tester (CTT) Program was developed to ensure the integrity, reliability and validity of the driver licensing process of third-party testers. To increase dedication to the principles of highway safety. To provide as administered by the jurisdiction or their approved contractor, the necessary level of training and professionalism to those third-party testers entrusted with the responsibility to administer jurisdictional licensing examinations.
A downloadable version of the 2005 Certified Third-Party examiner/Tester (CTT) Program Overview is now available.
Goals:
- To provide an avenue for third-party testers to meet the same level of qualifications as jurisdictional personnel.
- To upgrade the level of training required of third-party testers.
- To upgrade the level of continuing/refresher education required of third-party testers.
- To upgrade the level of professionalism of third-party testers.
- To provide recognition to those third party testers who have met the requirements of the certification program and code of ethics.
Participating Jurisdiction Requirements
- Only those third-party testers that have been approved by the jurisdiction of a participating member in good standing may seek accreditation as a Certified Third-Party Tester (CTT).
- Accredited jurisdictions must complete, sign and return to AAMVA, a Notice of Joinder prior to starting their CTT program.
- Third-party testers may be certified in the areas of CDE, CME or CCE only if the member jurisdictions’ training program has been accredited in that area.
- Once a jurisdiction is CTT accredited, an examiner/tester has up to two (2) years to be certified.
- Jurisdictions may submit an application for extension if they are unable to meet the requirements.
Requirements for examiner certification:
- To receive certification as a CTT, Third-Party Examiner/Tester applicants must meet all of the training & continuing education and certification examination requirements of the IDEC Program.
- All training and testing shall be conducted by the jurisdiction or designated contractor.
To seek certification ThirdParty Examiner/Testers:
- One (1) year of full-time on-the-job performing as a driver examiner actively conducting skills/road tests;
- Must complete forty hours (40) of initial training for basic CDE and commercial CCE and twenty (20) hours for motorcycle CME;
- Must complete the application and pass the required exam;
- Must successfully complete forty (40) hours of refresher training over the four (4) year certification period;
- Must conduct a minimum of ten (10) skills/road tests per year;
Applicants do not need to be CDE certified to qualify for accreditation in the CME, CCE or CTT program areas. Applicants will need to take an additional ten question exam in order to complete their certification.
Jurisdictions interested in becoming accredited in any of the program areas may contact Denise Hanchulak.