Payment for Instructor Renewal for 2 year period: 6/30/2025 - 6/30/2027

All Instructors are to renew in June of Odd Year

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New Instructor Payment 

The course is primarily for those needing the Behind the Wheel driving time with an instructor.

The hourly rate is $45.00 per hour.  This is for 2 hours of drive time.

The course is primarily for those needing the 4 Hours of driving time with an instructor.

The hourly rate is $45.00 per hour.  This is 4 hours of drive time.

The course is primarily for those needing the 6 Hours of driving time with an instructor.

The hourly rate is $45.00 per hour.  This is 6 hours of drive time.

The course is primarily for teens aged 15-17 to develop the skills needed to become a safe and responsible driver on our roads and meets Georgia’s Joshua’s Law requirements.

All students 15-17 years old are required to complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) through their high school, and also obtain their learner’s permit before registering with Columbus Tech.

This course is appropriate for anyone who is learning to drive, regardless of age. Learner drivers 18 years old or more are NOT required to provide ADAP and School Attendance certifications. They are NOT eligible to apply for the Georgia Drivers' Education Grant Scholarship.

Topics covered:

• Managing Risk When Driving
• Traffic Laws
• The Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs on Driving
• The Effects of Distractions, and Drowsiness on Driving
• Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies
• 6 Hours Behind-the-Wheel with a Certified Instructor 

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry provides training for the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces covered under 29 CFR 1910.

The class is delivered by our OSHA authorized trainer, Jud Faircloth. Participants receive a certificate of training upon successful completion of the course and an official OSHA card within three weeks. All sessions must be attended and a minimum of 30 hours in the classroom is required.

The OSHA-30 bis recommended for all supervisors and those who work in the Health and Safety field. A copy of the OSHA CFR 1910 will be provided for each participant.

This OSHA compliant course is a comprehensive program for forklift operators in the manufacturing environment. It is designed for individuals requiring the operator skills needed prior to becoming certified by a current or prospective employer.

The program includes classroom instruction and supervised operation of a lift truck.