Rule 901:7-2-10 | Agricultural commodity tester training.
(A) A training course in agricultural commodity testing and grading shall meet the following standards to qualify for renewal of an agricultural commodity tester certificate:
(1) Three hour minimum training course to include instruction and training on testing and grading of corn, wheat, and soybeans;
(2) The USDA "Inspecting Grain Practical Procedures for Grain Handlers," September 2016 edition will be used for all instruction and training;
(3) Instruction will include:
(a) How to draw representative samples;
(b) How to divide samples;
(c) How to determine the test weight of the sample;
(d) How to determine the moisture in the sample;
(e) How to determine and pick damaged kernels in the sample; and
(f) How to determine the amount of foreign material or dockage in the sample.
(4) Current events and new technology relative to grain grading or testing may be considered as part of the three hour training course if pre-approved by the director.
(5) Instructors are certified Ohio agricultural commodity testers holding a current certificate issued by the director of agriculture or a licensed federal grain grader holding a current license issued by the U.S. department of agriculture.
(B) Upon completion of an approved training course, the instructor shall provide to the director an individual verification of attendance certificate for each attendee. The verification of attendance certificate includes the attendee's name, address, company, date of the training, and signature of the instructor.
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