Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct Manual
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES,
QUALIFICATIONS AND CODE OF CONDUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. IRWA INSTRUCTOR GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Instructors as Independent Contractors
B. Administration of Program Provisions
C. Interpretation of Program Provisions
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SECTION II. BECOMING an IRWA INSTRUCTOR
A. General Requirements
B. Process
C. IRWA Instructor Clinic
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SECTION III. CURRENT IRWA INSTRUCTORS
A. Instructor Roster
B. Definitions and Requirements
C. IRWA Master Instructor Clinic
D. Course Specific Instructor Requirements
E. Guest Lecturers
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SECTION IV. IRWA INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION
A. Course Participant Numeric Ratings
B. Course Participant Comments
C. On-Site Peer Reviews
D. Self-Reflection
E. Advancement
F. Request to Instruct Additional Courses (Within Current Discipline)
G. Request to Instruct Additional Courses (Within New Discipline)
H. Reprimand, Probation and Suspension
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SECTION V. IRWA INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
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SECTION VI. INSTRUCTOR REMOVAL, REINSTATEMENT, and
CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATION, RECERTIFICATION,
REDESIGNATION CREDIT
A. Removal of an Instructor’s Certification
B. Reinstatement of Certification and Return to the Instructor Roster
C. Certification, Designation, Recertification, Redesignation Credit
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SECTION VII. INSTRUCTOR CONTRACTS, FEE and EXPENSES, CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT, and OTHER INFORMATION
A. Instructor Contract
B. Instructor Fees and Expenses
C. Course Materials
D. Course Coordinator Confirmation
E. Arrival at the Course Venue
F. First Day of Class
G. Classroom Management
H. Professional Attitude/Ambassador
I. Attendance Roster
J. Evaluation Forms
K. Exams
L. Postage Paid Return Envelopes
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SECTION VIII. INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR SELECTION
A. Instructor Qualifications for International Contract
B. International Instructor Selection
C. International Instructor Fees and Expenses
D. Becoming an IRWA Instructor (Outside United States and Canada)
E. Additional Information
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SECTION IX. STANDARDS of PERFORMANCE and CODE of CONDUCT FOR
IRWA INSTRUCTORS
A. Introduction
B. Standards of Performance and Code of Conduct
C. Conflicts of Interest
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SECTION X. INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
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SECTION I. IRWA INSTRUCTOR GENERAL INFORMATION
The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is a professional educational
organization dedicated to the improvement of its members’ skills and expertise in the right
of way profession. The IRWA provides an education program that is respected and valued
by the members and the industries it serves.
The IRWA offers a variety of courses from entry level to specialized areas of expertise.
Courses are offered worldwide. As a minimum, four conditions must be met for a course to
be successful:
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quality course material;
engaged class participants;
dedicated course coordinator; and
knowledgeable and experienced instructor.
The Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct Manual (Manual) assists new
and experienced instructors to better understand the IRWA’s instructor policies,
qualifications, and expected conduct.
A. Instructors as Independent Contractors
Instructing for the IRWA is a privilege extended on a contractual basis to qualified
members. IRWA instructors are independent contractors, not IRWA employees.
Instructors have no copyright privileges to IRWA materials.
B. Administration of Program Provisions
The IRWA Headquarters staff is responsible for administering the provisions of the
Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct Manual, the Certification Program,
Instructor Clinic, Master Instructor Clinic and the Instructor Roster.
The International Professional Development Committee (IPDC), with assistance from IRWA
Headquarters staff, General Council, and the Association International Industry
Committees, is responsible for interpreting the provisions of the Instructor Policies,
Qualifications and Code of Conduct Manual.
C. Interpretation of Program Provisions
The IRWA’s International Professional Development Committee (IPDC) in consultation with
Headquarter’s staff, General Counsel, and the IRWA’s Industry Committees, interprets the
provisions of the Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct Manual.
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SECTION II. BECOMING A NEW IRWA INSTRUCTOR
A. General Requirements
To become an IRWA instructor, an applicant must:
1. be a member in good standing of the IRWA;
2. hold a college/university degree from an accredited college/university or have
significant education and experience in an IRWA subject matter discipline1;
3. successfully complete the IRWA course he/she intends to instruct;
4. successfully complete the IRWA’s Course 219, Introduction to Presentation,
Instruction and Facilitation;
5. submit an application with the required documentation and application fee.
(Incomplete applications will be returned); and
6. successfully complete the IRWA Instructor Clinic.
Or
Be a current instructor in good standing with an IRWA discipline equivalent organization or
association and:
1. be a member in good standing of the IRWA;
2. have a minimum of five years experience instructing IRWA discipline subject matter1
using adult education methods and techniques;
3. hold the IRWA discipline equivalent organization’s or association’s professional
designation or certification;
4. submit a fifteen-minute video demonstrating IRWA discipline specific, right of way
subject matter expertise and adult education methods and techniques;
5. successfully complete the IRWA course intended to instruct; and
6. submit an application with the required documentation and application fee.
(Incomplete applications will be returned).
Successful completion of IRWA Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation is strongly encouraged.
The IPDC and IRWA Headquarters staff will consider all submissions and determine
whether the individual has the qualification, subject matter expertise and adult education
abilities to become an IRWA instructor. The Association International Industry Committees
may also be consulted for a recommendation.
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Be a currently accredited college/university faculty member in good standing and:
1. be a member in good standing of the IRWA;
2. have a minimum of five years experience instructing IRWA discipline specific right of
way subject matter1 using adult education methods and techniques;
3. submit a fifteen minute video demonstrating IRWA discipline specific, right-of-way
subject matter expertise and adult education methods and techniques;
4. successfully complete the IRWA course intended to instruct; and
5. submit an application with the required documentation and application fee.
(Incomplete applications will be returned.)
Successful completion of IRWA Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation is strongly encouraged.
The IPDC and IRWA Headquarters staff will consider all submissions and determine
whether the individual has the qualification, subject matter expertise and adult education
abilities to become an IRWA instructor. The Association International Industry Committees
may also be consulted for a recommendation.
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Basic Right of Way Disciplines (100 series)
Communications/Negotiations (200 series)
Management (300 series)
Appraisal (400 series)
Relocation Assistance (500 series)
Environment (600 series)
Property/Asset Management (700 series)
Real Estate Law (800 series)
Engineering/Surveying (900 series)
B. Process
Application Process
If the applicant believes that he/she has the qualifications to become an IRWA instructor,
he/she must complete and submit an application with the required documentation and
application fee. The completed application will be sent to IRWA Headquarters. IRWA
Headquarters will return incomplete applications.
Once received, the completed application will be reviewed by IRWA Headquarters’ staff.
The completed application will be forwarded to the International Professional Development
Committee (IPDC) for a decision.
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Prior to being invited to attend the Instructor Clinic, an applicant must have:
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their education and experience approved by the IPDC. This approval may involve
the input by an International Industry Committee;
successfully completed Course 103, Ethics and the Right of Way Professional or
Course 104, Standards of Practice for the Right of Way Professional within the past
five years;
successfully completed Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation within the past five years; and
submit three letters of recommendation with his/her application:
• letter of recommendation from an active IRWA member with experience in
that discipline;
• letter of recommendation from either the applicant’s Chapter President or
Chapter Education Chair; and
• letter of recommendation from a current IRWA instructor attesting to the
applicant’s ability to facilitate adult education.
If the applicant meets the qualifications and he/she is required to attend the Instructor
Clinic, the applicant will be invited to attend an Instructor Clinic. In the event the applicant
does not meet the qualifications to become an IRWA instructor, the instructor application
will be denied. The instructor application fee will not be refunded.
C. IRWA Instructor Clinic
The IRWA Instructor Clinic is a multi-day evaluative process in which participants will
demonstrate their ability to deliver assigned material to other adult learners using adult
education methods and techniques to a panel of adult education experts.
If the applicant does not successfully complete the IRWA Instructor Clinic, the applicant will
be so advised by IRWA Headquarters staff. The IRWA Instructor Clinic course fee will not
be refunded.
Instructor Levels
If the applicant successfully completes the IRWA Instructor Clinic, the applicant will be
advised that he/she has met all the qualifications to become an IRWA instructor. He/she
will be required to sign the Instructor Agreement. As well, the new instructor will be
informed of the specific course that he/she will be permitted to instruct and at what
instructor level. A new instructor will be approved either as a:
• Level 2 – Team-Teach Instructor; or
• Level 3 – Conditional Solo Instructor.
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Level 2: A Team-Teach Instructor receives a one-time conditional authorization to teamteach with a Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5) for one course
within his/her discipline. A Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) receives a one-time
conditional authorization to solo instruct one course within his/her discipline.
After a new Team-Teach Instructor has contracted to co-instruct with a Certified Instructor
(Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5), his/her name will be removed from the
Instructor Roster. After the new Team-Teach Instructor has completed his/her first
assignment and has received satisfactory evaluations (Survey Results 4.2 or higher),
his/her name will be returned to the Instructor Roster as a Conditional Solo Instructor at a
Level 3.
If after the first instruction, the new Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) has received
unsatisfactory evaluations, his/her name will remain off the Instructor Roster. In this case,
he/she will no longer be permitted to instruct IRWA courses. If the individual wishes to
become an IRWA instructor, he/she must reapply (See Section II. Becoming a New IRWA
Instructor)
Level 3: After a new Conditional Solo Instructor has contracted to instruct, his/her name
will be removed from the Instructor Roster. After the new Conditional Solo Instructor
(Level 3) has completed his/her first assignment and has received satisfactory evaluations
(Survey Results 4.2 or higher), his/her name will be returned to the Instructor Roster as a
Certified Instructor at a Level 4.
If after the first instruction, the new Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) has received
unsatisfactory evaluations, his/her name may be returned to the Instructor Roster as a
Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) or remain off the Instructor Roster. This decision is at the
sole discretion of the IPDC. In the latter case, his/her name will remain off the Instructor
Roster and he/she will no longer be permitted to instruct IRWA courses. If the individual
wishes to become an IRWA instructor, he/she must reapply (See Section II. Becoming a
New IRWA Instructor). Under no circumstances will the new instructor be returned or
remain as a Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) on the Instructor Roster.
The IRWA Headquarters staff is responsible for administering the Instructor Clinic and
maintaining the Instructor Roster.
IRWA Expectations
The IRWA expects its instructors to have exceptional technical knowledge, outstanding
communication and instruction and facilitation skills, and an interest in conducting quality
adult education programs.
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Self-Marketing
The new IRWA instructor, as an independent contractor, is responsible for marketing and
making arrangements for all assignments, including the first one.
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SECTION III. CURRENT IRWA INSTRUCTORS
A. Instructor Roster
The Instructor Roster includes five instructor levels:
Level 1 – Workshop/seminar developers. Level 1 does not convey instructor status.
Level 2 – Meets all qualifications. Initial instruction must be a team-teach with a
Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5).
Level 3 – Meets all qualifications. Initial instruction is a conditional, one-time solo
delivery.
Level 4 – Meets all qualifications. Certified Instructor.
Level 5 – Meets all qualifications, including successful completion of the IRWA Master
Instructor Clinic. Master Instructor.
The IPDC may approve a developer to instruct a pilot course as a Conditional Solo
Instructor (Level 3) without attending and fulfilling the instructor requirements. The
developer is subject to the applicable provisions of this Manual. To instruct a subsequent
course, the developer must meet the requirements in Section II.: Becoming an IRWA
Instructor, of this Manual.
B. Definitions and Requirements
Audit: To attend a course without the obligation to do the work assigned in the class and
without credit towards a certification, designation, recertification, or re-designation; and:
1. pay an auditing fee, unless specifically waived by the IEC and the Executive Vice
President; and
2. submit an application to audit a course to IRWA Headquarters.
Permission to audit a course is at the sole discretion of the IPDC; and the following
categories of IRWA members are authorized to audit courses:
1. Certified Instructors (Level 4) or Master Instructors (Level 5) who want to add a
course to their approved list of courses;
2. IRWA International Industry Committee members (who are assessing the quality of
course content and/or the instructor, as a representative of the IRWA); and/or
3. IPDC members (who are assessing the quality of course content and/or the
instructor, as a representative of the IRWA).
Attend: To attend a course for credit and with the obligation to do the work assigned in
the class. Credit towards a certification, designation, recertification, or re-designation
applies; and:
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1. complete the course enrollment and attendance requirements; and
2. pay the course fees.
Self-Audit: To review and study a course independently and without credit towards a
certification, designation, recertification, or redesignation; and:
1. pay a self-auditing fee, unless specifically waived by the IEC and the Executive Vice
President;
2. submit an application to self-audit a course to IRWA Headquarters; and
3. successfully complete a closed book course exam, which will be proctored by an
SR/WA member of the Chapter Professional Development Committee or an
International Professional Development Committee (IPDC) member.
Permission to self-audit a course is at the sole discretion of the IPDC and only Certified
Instructors (Level 4) or Master Instructors (Level 5) who want to add a course to their
approved list of course are authorized to self-audit courses.
C. IRWA Master Instructor Clinic
The IRWA Master Instructor Clinic is a two-day evaluative process which requires the
participants to demonstrate their superior ability to deliver assigned material to other adult
learners using adult education methods and techniques to a panel of adult education
experts. IRWA Headquarters staff is responsible for administering the Master Instructor
Clinic.
Prior to being invited to attend the Master Instructor Clinic, an applicant must have:
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their education and experience approved by the IPDC. This approval may involve
the input by an International Industry Committee;
successfully completed Course 103, Ethics and the Right of Way Professional or
Course 104, Standards of Practice for the Right of Way Professional within the past
five years;
successfully completed Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation and/or the Instructor Clinic (as an elective continuing education course)
within the past five years; and
consistently maintain superior evaluations (Survey Results: 4.5 or higher).
A Certified Instructor (Level 4) must consistently receive superior participant evaluation
ratings, have a minimum of five years as an IRWA instructor and successfully complete the
IRWA Master Instructor’s Clinic to become a Master Instructor (Level 5).
IRWA Headquarters staff will advise the applicant if he/she does not successfully complete
the IRWA Master Instructor Clinic. The IRWA Master Instructor Clinic course fee will not be
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refunded.
If the applicant successfully completes the IRWA Master Instructor Clinic, the applicant will
be advised that he/she has met all the qualifications to become an IRWA Master instructor.
He/she will be required to sign an Instructor Agreement. A new master instructor will be
approved as a Level 5 – Master Instructor.
D. Course Specific Instructor Qualifications
The IPDC, with assistance from the International Industry Committees develops and
implements the discipline specific instructor qualifications.
100 Series – Basic Right of Way Disciplines
Course 100 - Principles of Land Acquisition
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 100 within the past
five years;
2. hold the SR/WA designation or have ten years right of way experience;
3. be a Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5); and
4. has experience in at least four of the seven subject matter disciplines:*
a. Negotiations;
b. Appraisal;
c. Relocation Assistance;
d. Environment;
e. Property/Asset Management;
f. Law; and/or
g. Engineering/Surveying.
* It is recommended that additional instructor(s) be utilized to present any discipline
that is outside the lead instructor’s subject matter expertise.
Course 103 – Ethics and the Right of Way Professional
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 103 within the past
five years;
2. actively engaged in the ethics discipline for a minimum of five years;
3. hold a Bachelor of Law degree, Bachelor of Civil Law degree, Doctor of
Jurisprudence degree, or be a practicing attorney, barrister, or solicitor; and
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4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Ethics Committee.
Or
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 103 within the past five
years;
2. actively engaged in the ethics discipline for a minimum of five years;
3. hold the SR/WA designation; and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Ethics Committee.
Course 104 – Standards of Practice for the Right of Way Professional
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 104 within the past
five years;
2. actively engaged in the ethics discipline for a minimum of five years;
3. hold a Bachelor of Law degree, Bachelor of Civil Law degree, Doctor of
Jurisprudence degree, or be a practicing attorney, barrister, or solicitor; and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Ethics Committee.
Or
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 103 within the past five
years;
2. actively engaged in the ethics discipline for a minimum of five years;
3. hold the SR/WA designation; and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Ethics Committee.
Course 105 – The Uniform Act Executive Summary
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 105 within the past five
years;
2. actively engaged in managing or conducting Uniform Act related relocation activities
for a minimum of five years;
3. hold the R/W-RAC or R/W-URAC certification; and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Relocation Assistance
Committee.
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SR/WA Review Study Session
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully completed Course 103 or Course 104 within the past five years;
2. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed the SR/WA Study Session within the
past five years;
3. hold the SR/WA designation; and
4. be a Course 100 Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5).
200 Series – Communication Courses
General Requirements:
If involved in the right of way profession,
1. have a minimum of:
• five years right of way acquisition negotiation/acquisition and/or disposal of right
of way and/or right of way property management experience; and
• three years active involvement in public speaking or communications research
experience; and
2. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed two of the following courses within
the past five years:
• Course 200, Principles of Real Estate Negotiation; Course 201, Communications
in Real Estate Acquisition and/or Course 205, Bargaining Negotiations.
Or
If not involved in the right of way profession
1. have as a minimum
• a Master’s Degree in Communications or in a related discipline;
• five years experience instructing communication courses using adult education
methods and techniques; and
• three years active involvement in public speaking; and
2. successfully self-audited or audited the course to be instructed within the past five
years.
Course 200 - Principles of Real Estate Negotiation
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 200 within the past five
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years.
Course 201 - Communications in Real Estate Acquisition
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 201 within the past five
years.
Course 203 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 203 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years direct alternate dispute resolution experience; and
3. be a licensed or certified mediator; or successfully complete a minimum of 40
classroom hours of alternate dispute resolution training.
Course 205 - Bargaining Negotiations
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 205 within the past five
years.
Course 207 - Practical Negotiations for U.S. Federal Funded Land Acquisitions
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 207, within the past five
years; and
2. have a minimum of five years right of way negotiation/acquisition experience on
Federal or federally-aided projects. That is U.S. projects subject to the Uniform Act
regulations.
Course 209 - Negotiating Effectively with a Diverse Clientele
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 209 within the past five
years.
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Course 213 - Conflict Management
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 213 within the past five
years.
Course 215 - Right of Way Agent’s Development Program
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 215 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of ten years pipeline right of way experience (i.e., experience in
routing, title, acquisition, and management); and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Pipeline Committee.
Course 219 - Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and Facilitation
Special Requirements:
1. successfully completed Course 219 within the past five years; and
2. be a Master Instructor (Level 5).
300 Series – Management Courses
Course 303 - Managing the Consultant Process
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 303 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of ten years right of way experience or hold the SR/WA
designation; and
3. have a minimum of five years active project management and/or project
administration experience as a consultant and/or agency employee.
Course 304 – When Public Agencies Collide
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 304 within the past five
years; and
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2. have a minimum of ten years right of way experience as an agency employee or
hold the SR/WA designation.
400 Series – Appraisal Courses
General Requirements:
1. successfully complete the 15 hour USPAP (U.S.) or The Standards (Canada).
2. Be a current State licensed or certified real estate appraiser (U.S.).
Course 400 - Principles of Real Estate Appraisal
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 400 or its predecessor or
successfully complete an introductory appraisal course offered by a professional
appraisal organization (e.g., AIC, CNAREA, AI, ASA, NAIFA) within the past five
years; and
2. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 402 - Introduction to the Income Capitalization Approach
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 402 within the past five
years; and
2. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 403 - Easement Valuation
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 403 within the past five
years; and
2. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 406A - 15 hour National USPAP
Special Requirements:
1. be an Appraiser Qualification Board Certified USPAP Instructor.
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Course 406B - 7 hour National USPAP Update
Special Requirements:
1. be an Appraiser Qualification Board Certified USPAP Instructor.
Course 408C - Valuation of Native Lands in Canada
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 408C within the past five
years;
2. be a Course 400 series Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5);
and
3. have a minimum of five years valuation of Canadian Native lands experience.
Course 409 - Integrating Appraisal Standards
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 409 within the past five
years;
2. be a Course 400 series Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5);
and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 410 - Reviewing Appraisals in Eminent Domain
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 410 within the past five
years;
2. be a Course 400 series Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5);
and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 417 – The Valuation of Environmentally Contaminated Real Estate
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 417 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years valuation of environmentally impacted real estate
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experience;
3. be a Course 400 series Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5);
and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 421 - The Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 401 or Course 421 within the
past five years;
2. be a Course 402, 403, 407, or 410, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master
Instructor (Level 5); and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
Course 431 - Advanced Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
Special Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 431 within the past five
years;
2. be a Course 401 or Course 421, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor
(Level 5); and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Valuation Committee.
500 Series – Relocation Courses
General Requirements:
1. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in managing or
conducting Uniform Act related relocation activities;
2. hold the R/W-RAC and/or R/WA-URAC certification;
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Relocation Assistance
Committee;
4. prior to instructing a newly developed course or a course that has significantly
changed, successfully audit or complete the newly developed or significantly
changed course;
5. successfully complete Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation; and
6. successfully complete the IRWA’s Instructor Clinic.
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Course 501 - Residential Relocation Assistance
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 501 within the past five
years; and
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in
performing/supervising/managing residential relocation assistance activities.
Course 502 - Business Relocation
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 502 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in
performing/supervising/managing business/commercial relocation assistance
activities; and
3. be a Course 105 or Course 501, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Course 105 or
Course 501 Master Instructor (Level 5).
Course 503 - Mobile Home Relocation
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 503 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in
performing/supervising/managing residential relocation assistance activities;
3. be a Course 501, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Course 501 Master Instructor
(Level 5); and
4. maintain a 4.5 instructor evaluation level.
Course 504- Computing Replacement Housing Payments
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 504 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in
performing/supervising/managing residential relocation assistance activities; and
3. be a Course 501, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Course 501 Master Instructor
(Level 5).
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Course 505 -Advanced Residential Relocation Assistance
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 505 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in
performing/supervising/managing residential relocation assistance activities;
3. be a Course 501, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Course 501 Master Instructor
(Level 5); and
4. maintain a 4.5 instructor evaluation level.
Course 506 - Advanced Business Relocation Assistance
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 506 within the past five
years;
2. have a minimum of five years experience actively engaged in performing/
supervising/managing business/commercial relocation assistance activities; and
3. be a Course 502, Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Course 502 Master Instructor
(Level 5).
600 Series Environmental Courses
General Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
hold a college or university degree in an environmental science discipline; or
be a state licensed geologist; or
be a state licensed environmental engineer; and
have a minimum of five years experience, in the past fifteen years, directly related
to an environmental field that is pertinent to the specific course subject matter; and
5. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Environment Committee.
Or
1. hold a college or university degree in an environment related discipline;
2. have a minimum of ten years experience, in the past fifteen years, directly related to
an environmental field that is pertinent to the specific course subject matter; and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Environment Committee.
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Course 600 - Environmental Awareness
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 600 within the past five
years.
Course 603 - Understanding Environmental Contamination in Real Estate
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 603 within the past five
years.
Course 604 - Environmental Due Diligence and Liability
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 604 within the past five
years.
Course 606 - Project Development and the Environmental Process
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 606 within the past five
years.
The above 600 series qualifications apply to all instructors approved after July 1, 2012.
For instructors approved prior to July 1, 2012, the qualifications at the time of their
initial instructor approval apply.
700 Series – Asset Management Courses
General Requirements:
1. a minimum of five years extensive and active experience in real property asset
management or right of way property management;
2. hold a college/university degree from an accredited college/university;
3. hold the R/W-AMC certification or the SR/WA designation or a designation or
certification from a professional property management organization; and
4. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Asset Management
Committee.
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Course 700 - Introduction to Property Management
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 700 within the past five
years; and
2. in the past five years, must be actively engaged in real property asset management
or right of way property management or in a supervisory capacity in a related field.
Course 701 - Property Management: Leasing
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 701 within the past five
years; and
2. in the past five years, must be actively engaged in real property leasing or in a
supervisory capacity in a related field.
Course 703 - Real Property Asset Management
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 703 within the past five
years; and
2. in the past five years, must be actively engaged in real property asset management
or right of way property management or in a supervisory capacity in a related field.
The above 700 series qualifications apply to all instructors approved after July 1, 2012.
For instructors approved prior to July 1, 2012, the qualifications at the time of their
initial instructor approval apply.
800 Series – Law Courses
General Requirements: (U.S.)
1. be a licensed attorney; or (Except for Course 804).
2. hold a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree with a minimum of five years extensive and
active experience in real estate law. (Except for Course 804).
General Requirements: (Canada)
3. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor (Except for Course 804).
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800 - Principles of Real Estate Law
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 800 within the past five
years; and
2. be a licensed attorney or have a minimum of five years extensive and active
experience in real estate law (U.S.)
3. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor and have extensive and active
experience in the practice of real estate law (Canada).
Course 801 - Land Titles
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 801 within the past five
years; and
2. be a licensed attorney or have a minimum of five years extensive and active
experience in real estate title research and/or eminent domain (U.S.); or
3. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor and have extensive and active
experience in the practice of real estate title research and/or expropriation
(Canada).
Course 802 - Legal Aspects of Easements
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 802 within the past five
years; and
2. be a licensed attorney or have a minimum of five years extensive and active
experience in real estate law and/or in the preparation of easement agreements
(U.S.); or
3. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor and have extensive and active
experience in the practice of real estate law and/or the preparation of easement
agreements (Canada).
Course 803- Eminent Domain Law Basics for Right of Way Professionals
Course 803C – Expropriation Law Basics for Right of Way Professionals
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 803 of 803 C within the past
five years; and
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2. be a licensed attorney or have a minimum of five years extensive and active
experience in real estate law and/or eminent domain experience (U.S.); or
3. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor and have extensive and active
experience in the practice of real estate law and/or expropriation (Canada).
Course 804 - Skills of Expert Testimony
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 804 within the past five
years; and
2. be a licensed attorney, barrister, or solicitor with eminent domain/expropriation
experience or a minimum of five years expert witness testimony experience.
The above 800 series qualifications apply to all instructors approved after July 1, 2012.
Instructors approved prior to July 1, 2012 will have until July 1, 2015 to meet the above
qualifications.
900 Series – Engineering/Surveying Courses
General Requirements:
1. be a licensed professional civil engineer or a licensed professional land surveyor;
2. have a minimum of five years experience in the application of engineering and land
surveying principles to right of way; and
3. provide a letter of recommendation from the International Surveying & Engineering
Committee.
Course 900 - Principles of Real Estate Engineering
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 900 within the past five
years.
Course 901 - Engineering Plan Development and Application
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 901 within the past five
years.
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Course 902 - Property Descriptions
Specific Requirements:
1. successfully self-audited, audited, or completed Course 902 within the past five
years.
The above 900 series qualifications apply to all instructors approved after July 1, 2012.
Instructors approved prior to July 1, 2012 will have until July 1, 2015 to meet the above
qualifications.
E. Guest Lecturers
An instructor may utilize a guest lecturer to instruct a class for up to two hours per day of
instruction. If an instructor plans to utilize a guest lecturer for longer than two hours
he/she must receive prior approval from the IPDC.
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SECTION IV. IRWA INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION
IRWA Headquarters staff is responsible for administering the course participant evaluation
procedures. Instructors are subject to evaluation, which includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Course participant numeric ratings;
Course participant comments;
On-site peer reviews; and
Self-reflection.
IRWA Headquarters will provide instructors with the results of their course evaluations.
A. COURSE PARTICIPANT NUMERIC RATINGS
For Instructors a course participant average evaluation rating of 4.2 or higher is considered
a satisfactory instructor numeric rating. For Master Instructors a course participant
average evaluation rating of 4.5 or higher is considered a satisfactory Master Instructor
numeric rating.
B. COURSE PARTICIPANT COMMENTS
While subjective, course participants provide meaningful and evaluative written comments
about an instructor’s subject matter expertise, adequacy of adult education methods and
techniques, and professional conduct.
C. ON-SITE PEER REVIEWS
A peer may attend a course to evaluate the instructor’s subject matter expertise and/or
his/her ability to successfully transfer knowledge. The peer will submit a written report to
the IPDC.
Peer reviewers include members of the:
1.
2.
3.
4.
IEC;
IPDC;
relevant International Industry Committee members; or
a Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) in the instructor’s
discipline.
If there are concerns raised about an instructor, the IPDC will consider one or more of the
three evaluation components: course participant numeric ratings, course participant
comments, and/or on-site peer reviews before making a decision.
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D. SELF-REFLECTION
In a profession as challenging as adult education, honest self-reflection is essential.
Instructors must examine what has worked and what has not worked in the classroom.
Self-refection can provide positive, concrete goals on which to focus.
E. ADVANCEMENT
Typically,
• if a Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) achieves a participant average evaluation rating
of 4.2 or higher, he/she will automatically become a Conditional Solo Instructor
(Level 3); and
• if a Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) achieves a participant average evaluation
rating of 4.2 or higher, he/she will automatically become a Certified Instructor (Level
4).
F. REQUEST TO INSTRUCT ADDITIONAL COURSES (WITHIN CURRENT
DISCIPLINE)
A Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) must submit an application to
add a course within his/her current discipline. The application must include documentation
of having successfully self-audited, audited, or completed the course within the past five
years.
If approved as a Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) for the new course, the instructor
receives a one-time conditional authorization to solo instruct the new course. After the
instructor has contracted to instruct, his/her name will be removed from the Instructor
Roster for that new course.
After the instructor has completed his/her first assignment in the new course and has
received satisfactory evaluations, his/her name will be returned to the Instructor Roster as
a Certified Instructor (Level 4).
If after the first instruction, the instructor has received unsatisfactory evaluations, his/her
name may be returned to the Instructor Roster as a Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) in
that new course or remain off the Instructor Roster for the new course. The decision is at
the sole discretion of the IPDC. In the latter case (remain off the Instructor Roster),
he/she will no longer be permitted to instruct the new course for the IRWA.
Under no circumstances will the instructor be returned to or remain as a Conditional Solo
Instructor (Level 3) on the Instructor Roster.
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G. REQUEST TO INSTRUCT ADDITIONAL COURSES (WITHIN NEW
DISCIPLINE)
A current Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) must submit an
application to add a course within a new discipline. The application must include
documentation of having successfully self-audited, audited, or completed the course within
the past five years and:
1. demonstrate experience: A résumé that includes evidence of a minimum of five
years experience in that discipline; and
2. provide two letters of recommendation: One letter of recommendation from an
active IRWA member with experience in that discipline and one letter of
recommendation from either the instructor’s Chapter President or Chapter Education
Chair. The letters of recommendation must address the experience and subject
matter expertise of the individual who wants to instruct the specific course in the
new discipline.
The IPDC will review and/or have an Association International Industry Committee review
the applicant’s credentials.
If IPDC approval is granted, the applicant will be required to successfully self-audit, audit,
or complete the course. The IPDC will decide which of the two following instruction
options apply:
1. Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2)
If approved as a Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) in the new discipline, the instructor
receives a one-time conditional authorization to team-teach with a Certified Instructor
(Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5) from that new discipline.
After the instructor has contracted to team-teach with a Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a
Master Instructor (Level 5), his/her name will be removed from the Instructor Roster for
that new discipline. After the instructor has completed his/her first assignment in the new
discipline and has received satisfactory evaluations, his/her name will be returned to the
Instructor Roster as a Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3).
If after the first instruction in the new discipline, the instructor has received unsatisfactory
evaluations, his/her name will remain off the Instructor Roster for that new discipline.
2. Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3)
If approved as a Conditional Solo Instructor (Level 3) in the new discipline, the instructor
receives a one-time conditional authorization to solo instruct in the new discipline. After
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the instructor has contracted to instruct, his/her name will be removed from the Instructor
Roster for that new discipline. After the instructor has completed his/her first assignment
in the new discipline and has received satisfactory evaluations, his/her name will be
returned to the Instructor Roster as a Certified Instructor (Level 4).
If after the first instruction, the instructor has received unsatisfactory evaluations, his/her
name may be returned to the Instructor Roster as a Team-Teach Instructor (Level 2) in
that new discipline or remain off the Instructor Roster for that new discipline. The decision
is at the sole discretion of the IPDC. In the latter case (remain off the Instructor Roster),
he/she will no longer be permitted to instruct IRWA courses in that new discipline. Under
no circumstances will the instructor be returned or remain as a Conditional Solo Instructor
(Level 3) on the Instructor Roster.
H. REPRIMAND, PROBATION and SUSPENSION
After a review of evaluations, including course participant evaluation ratings of 3.7 or
lower, course participant comments, and/or on-site peer reviewer’s written report, a
Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) may be reprimanded, placed on
probation or suspended. After a review of evaluations, including course participant
evaluation ratings of 4.2 or lower, course participant comments, and/or on-site peer
reviewer’s written report, a Master Instructor (Level 5) may be returned to a Certified
Instructor (Level 4) status. He/she will receive written notification of any action probation
from the IPDC.
A Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) who is reprimanded or placed
on probation and who re-instructs the course within 12 months and, as a general rule,
achieves a participant evaluation rating of 4.2 or higher (Certified Instructor (Level 4)) or
4.5 or higher (Master Instructor (Level 5)) will have his/her name returned automatically to
the Instructor Roster at his/her former level. Other factors, such as participant comments,
and, if conducted, the on-site peer reviewer’s written report will also be considered. In lieu
of the above, the IPDC may require that the instructor recertify early. This recertification
may include, but is not limited to, auditing or successfully completing the course for which
the unsatisfactory evaluation was received, team-teach, attending Course 219, Introduction
to Presentation, Instruction and Facilitation, or attending the IRWA Instructor Clinic.
A Certified Instructor (Level 4) or Master Instructor (Level 5) who has been reprimanded or
is on probation and who does not re-instruct the course within 12 months or receives a
second unfavorable participant evaluation rating of less than 4.2 (Certified Instructor (Level
4)) or less than 4.5 (Master Instructor (Level 5)) will be referred to the IPDC. The IPDC
will consider other factors, such as participant comments, and, if conducted, the on-site
peer reviewer’s written report when making its decision.
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If a suspended instructor wants to return as an IRWA instructor, he/she must complete the
requirements set out in “Section II. Becoming IRWA Instructors” above.
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SECTION V. IRWA INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
Effective July 1, 2012, all current IRWA instructors must recertify. Recertification includes:
1. signing a new Instructor Agreement; and
2. by June 30, 2017, successfully completing a continuing education course. The
continuing education course will be either Course 219, Introduction to Presentation,
Instruction and Facilitation or the Instructor Clinic. Instructors may select which
course they will attend unless the IPDC specifically directs attendance at the
Instructor Clinic; or
3. after June 30, 2017, current instructors must recertify every five years.
Effective July 1, 2012, all new IRWA instructors must recertify. Recertification includes:
1. signing a new Instructor Agreement; and
2. successfully completing a continuing education course. The continuing education
course will be either Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation or the Instructor Clinic. Instructors may select which course they will
attend unless the IPDC specifically directs attendance at the Instructor Clinic.
3. the five year recertification cycle begins as of the date of notification of successfully
completing the Instructor Clinic.
Instructors are encouraged to maintain their discipline knowledge by attending courses,
IRWA’s annual educational conferences, other discipline specific conferences, and by
regularly instructing courses.
All current IRWA instructors will assist or mentor new instructor applicants, Team-Teach
Instructors (Level 2), and Conditional Solo Instructors (Level 3) by providing information
and suggestions that will be beneficial to them.
Instructors must successfully self-audit, audit, complete, or instruct a course at least once
every five years to maintain certification in that course. If an instructor has lost his/her
certification, he/she must successfully self-audit, audit, or complete the course to regain
course certification.
In addition to the above recertification requirements, all Level 5 (Master Instructors) must
complete an additional four hours continuing education in every five year recertification
cycle through attendance at IPDC sponsored training sessions presented at IRWA annual
conferences.
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SECTION VI. INSTRUCTOR REMOVAL,
REINSTATEMENT, and CERTIFICATION,
DESIGNATION, RECERTIFICATION, REDESIGNATION
A. REMOVAL of an INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATION
The IPDC may remove an instructor’s certification:
1.
2.
3.
4.
at the instructor’s request; or
at termination of the instructor’s IRWA membership; or
based on unsatisfactory evaluations; or
failure to adhere to the Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct
Manual.
B. REINSTATEMENT of INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION and RETURN to the
INSTRUCTOR ROSTER
An instructor may be reinstated and returned to the Instructor Roster by:
1. submitting a written request to be reinstated, with a current résumé, to IRWA
Headquarters;
2. completing all current recertification requirements for IRWA instructors; and
3. paying a reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement of certification and return to the Instructor Roster is at the sole discretion of
the IPDC. Reinstatement of an instructor’s certification will not be allowed after a lapse of
24 months from the date of removal of the instructor’s certification.
C. CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATION, RECERTIFICATION, REDESIGNATION
CREDIT
All instructors who successfully instruct a course will receive certification, designation,
recertification, or re-designation credit for the course. The credit will be added to the
Instructor’s Professional Status Report.
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SECTION VII. INSTRUCTOR CONTRACTS,
FEES and EXPENSES, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT,
and OTHER INFORMATION
A. INSTRUCTOR CONTRACT
Prior to presenting an IRWA course, the instructor must sign and return the Instructor
Contract to IRWA Headquarters. The contract must be signed and returned regardless of
whether or not an instructor fee is charged.
IRWA Headquarters will issue Instructor Contracts within thirty days after receiving
notification from the Chapter.
The Instructor Contract requires the instructor to:
1. maintain current instructor certification;
2. present the course in accordance with the Instructor Policies, Qualifications
and Code of Conduct Manual; and
3. abide by the IRWA Code of Ethics.
B. INSTRUCTOR FEES and EXPENSES
Fees
Instructor fees are negotiated with the Chapter or other hiring entity. The fee includes
class preparation and coordination time, travel time, class presentation, class evaluations
preparation, and associated activities. The contracting Chapter will advise IRWA
Headquarters of the instructor’s fee and IRWA Headquarters will provide a contract for that
fee to the instructor. The instructor will have five business days to sign and return the
signed Instructor Contract to IRWA. (The sponsoring Chapter's participant course
material order will not be processed until IRWA has received the signed Instructor
Contract.)
There are four instructor contracts, which are contingent on the following fee
arrangements:
1. Standard Instructor Contract: The instructor is paid a “flat rate” daily
presentation fee.
2. “Gratis” Instructor Contract: The instructor waives the daily presentation fee.
3. Education Foundations: The instructor waives the daily presentation fee, in lieu of
a chapter’s donation to the Right of Way International Education Foundation
(RWIEF) or to the Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation (CRWEF). The
donation amount is determined between the Chapter and the instructor.
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4. “Sliding Scale” Instructor Contract: The instructor’s daily presentation fee is
contingent on the number of class participants.
The instructor fee will be paid from IRWA Headquarters within ten business days after
receiving the completed roster from the instructor. Failure to timely return the completed
roster to IRWA Headquarters may result in disciplinary action by the IPDC.
Expenses
Instructor expenses (e.g., transportation, lodging, meals, incidentals, etc.) are negotiated
with and paid by the Chapter or other hiring entity. Instructor expense claims must be
submitted to the Chapter.
Prior to making any travel arrangements (e.g., booking flights), the instructor must contact
the course coordinator and/or the Chapter Education Chair to confirm that the class will
proceed. Typical expenses may include:
Transportation
1. Airfare reimbursement, based on coach class, purchased at least 21 calendar days
prior to the class. Receipt required.
2. Vehicle rental must be pre-approved by the hiring entity. Receipt required.
3. Personal vehicle reimbursement, based on mileage rate set by the prevailing federal
rate in the country of instruction.
Lodging
1. Reimbursed at actual cost. Receipt required.
Meals
1. Reimbursed at actual cost. Receipts required.
Incidentals
1. Incidentals, such as gratuities, vehicle parking, internet services, telephone charges,
tolls, and local transportation as allowed by the hiring entity. Receipts required.
C. COURSE MATERIALS
The Instructor Contract allows the instructor access to IRWA’s website and the
Instructor Material Ordering Portal to verify the current course material version and
to determine if a new set of instructor material is needed. Requests for material will
be approved only after the signed Instructor Contract has been received by IRWA
Headquarters. Material will be sent to the instructor approximately two weeks after
the order is approved. The instructor should contact IRWA Headquarters if he/she
requires a rush shipment of material or if he/she requires assistance with the
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Instructor Material Ordering Portal.
If the instructor requests material more than five business days after the date of the
Instructor Contract, he/she will be billed for any subsequent rush processing and/or
rush shipping charges. Upon receipt of the instructor material, the instructor must:
1. review the course materials to:
a. ensure familiarity;
b. verify that the course materials are the most recent version and that all of the
elements are included in the shipment (e.g., handouts, DVDs, CDs, exercises
and case studies, exercises and case studies solutions); and
c. check the quality of the course materials.
2. assess and/or solve all examples, exercises, case studies to determine:
a. appropriateness;
b. miscalculations or errors;
c. timing; and
d. need for any additional visuals or handouts.
All instructors are authorized to access the course PowerPoint. The instructors must
maintain the integrity of course materials. To meet the course objectives, neither the
manuals nor the PowerPoint should be altered without prior permission from the IPDC. For
additional clarification, contact IRWA Headquarters.
D. COURSE COORDINATOR CONFIRMATION
The instructor should verify the name, telephone and cell phone numbers, address and
e-mail address of the course coordinator. The instructor should contact the course
coordinator to confirm arrangements (e.g., transportation pick-up, lodging).
The instructor should contact the course coordinator one week prior to the course to
ensure that the course materials have been received, to determine the layout of classroom,
and to verify that audio-visual aids will be available.
E. ARRIVAL at the COURSE VENUE
On arrival at the course venue, the instructor should contact the course coordinator to take
possession of the instructor material, including the course exams. The instructor should
inspect the course venue to determine location of restrooms, break and lunch rooms, etc.
He/she should inspect the classroom to verify room set up, audio-visual equipment
placement and operation, and the room’s environment (e.g., lighting and heating).
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F. FIRST DAY of CLASS
The instructor should arrive 60-90 minutes early to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
adjust the room set up, if necessary;
re-confirm the audio-visual equipment is in place and is operating;
confirm break times with the course coordinator;
assist the course coordinator in distributing participant materials;
greet participants as they enter the classroom; and
begin the class promptly and cover administrative matters with the participants.
G. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
The instructor must:
1. confirm the attendance roster has been properly signed;
2. allow every participant equal access to the learning process (e.g., asking questions,
sharing relevant stories);
3. maintain a supportive attitude towards the participants;
4. deliver material in a professional, knowledgeable manner;
5. meet the course objectives; and
6. maintain the schedule, while allowing time for questions and answers.
H. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE/AMBASSADOR
The instructor must not criticize the course material or the course content or the IRWA. If
issues emerge during the course, remember you are an ambassador for the Association.
Advise the participants that, for matters related to the course, you will contact IRWA
Headquarters; for individual member issues, each member should follow up with the
appropriate individual, either staff or volunteer, to resolve it.
Finally, remember that you are an independent contractor who has been given the
privilege to instruct for the International Right of Way Association.
I. ATTENDANCE ROSTER
The instructor:
1. is required to verify an attendance roster for both a.m. and p.m. sessions on each
day of the course;
2. will indicate whether each participant did or did not complete the exam;
3. will verify that the attendance roster has been properly filled out by the course
coordinator, signed by each participant, the course coordinator, and by the
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instructor;
4. will return the original attendance roster to IRWA Headquarters within five business
days of the course completion. A self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is provided
by the IRWA; and
5. will confirm participants are in attendance 90% of each day, not including the exam
session to satisfactorily complete the course.
The Chapter and the instructor should each retain a copy of the attendance roster.
J. EVALUATION FORMS
The Participant Course Material Evaluation form should be completed in class. The course
coordinator should distribute, collect, and send them to IRWA Headquarters.
The Instructor Evaluation form may be completed in class or sent to the participants
shortly after the attendance roster has been processed at IRWA Headquarters. If the
Instructor Evaluation form is completed in class, the course coordinator should distribute,
collect, and send them to IRWA Headquarters. The instructor must leave the room when
the Instructor Evaluation forms are being completed.
The Coordinator Evaluation form must be completed by the course coordinator and sent to
IRWA Headquarters.
The Instructor’s Course Evaluation form must be completed by the instructor and returned
with the attendance roster, completed (but not graded) exams, completed answer sheets,
and other pertinent materials to IRWA Headquarters.
K. EXAMS
Participants must fill out the exam form with their names, course number, date of the
course, location of the course, and the instructor’s name.
Exam forms that are not complete will not be processed. It is the instructor’s responsibility
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verify that each exam form has the completely properly;
proctor the exam in accordance with IPDC policies;
ensure all exams are closed book;
remind the participants that once they complete the exam, they should leave the
room as quickly and as quietly as possible;
5. state exams will not be reviewed, corrected, scored, or otherwise discussed with the
participants;
6. destroy all unused exams; and
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7. return the original completed exams and completed exam answer sheets to IRWA
Headquarters within five business days following course completion.
The instruction will not instruct to the exam. Instructors must not grade the exams. The
exams will be graded at IRWA Headquarters ONLY.
L. POSTAGE PAID RETURN ENVELOPES
The original completed exams and completed exam answer sheets, attendance roster,
Instructor’s Course Evaluation form, and any other miscellaneous documents must be
returned to IRWA Headquarters within 5 days of course completion. A postage paid
envelope is provided. If there is not an envelope provided, or if there is too much material
to fit into one envelope, instructors are authorized to purchase additional packaging and/or
postage and submit the original receipt(s) to IRWA Headquarters for reimbursement.
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SECTION VIII. INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR SELECTION
A. INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT
An IRWA instructor must demonstrate interest in being considering for a contract to deliver
IRWA courses in countries outside of the United States and Canada. The instructor must:
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be a member in good standing of the IRWA;
have a minimum of five years experience instructing IRWA courses;
be a Certified Instructor (Level 4) or a Master Instructor (Level 5);
be a subject matter expert in the course discipline (e.g. engineering,
environment), which will be confirmed by the applicable Industry
Committee;
maintain a course participant average evaluation rating of 4.2 or higher
and receive positive participant evaluation comments;
successfully complete instructor recertification, specifically Course 219,
Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and Facilitation; and
submit an application and current résumé, detailing experience and
expressing interest in being placed on the International Instructor Roster.
B. INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR SELECTION
The IRWA Headquarters staff, in collaboration with the IPDC, will select three instructor
candidates, who demonstrate the qualifications and experience to instruct each specific
course in each specific country other than the United States and Canada.
Exceptions to this selection process may be authorized by the International Executive
Committee in consultation with IRWA Headquarters staff and the IPDC Chair when it is
determined to be in the best interest of IRWA to engage International Officers, Past
International Officers, or other selected IRWA leaders who may also serve as ambassadors
to elected officials in other countries, while further developing IRWA’s relationships.
C. INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR FEES AND EXPENSES
1. Fees: Instructor fees are negotiated by IRWA Headquarters with the hiring entity.
The fee includes class preparation and coordination time, travel time, class
presentation, class evaluations preparation, and associated activities. The
contracting hiring entity will advise IRWA Headquarters’ of the instructor’s fee and
IRWA Headquarters will provide a contract for that fee to the instructor. The
instructor fee will be paid from IRWA Headquarters.
2. Expenses: Instructor expenses (e.g., transportation, lodging, meals, incidentals,
etc.) are negotiated with and paid by IRWA Headquarters, within 30 days of the
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date of the presentation:
a. Transportation:
i. airfare reimbursement, based on coach class, purchased at least 21 days
prior to class. Receipt required.
ii. vehicle rental must be pre-approved by IRWA Headquarters.
iii. personal vehicle reimbursement, based on mileage rate set by the (U.S.)
Internal Revenue Service.
b. Lodging: Negotiated with IRWA Headquarters.
c. Meals: Negotiated with IRWA Headquarters.
d. Incidentals: Incidentals, such as gratuities, vehicle parking, internet services,
telephone charges, tolls, and local transportation must be negotiated with
IRWA Headquarters.
If appropriate, the instructor may make preliminary travel arrangements and
reservations. The instructor must not confirm any travel arrangements without prior
approval of the IRWA Headquarters staff.
D. BECOMING A NEW IRWA INSTRUCTOR (outside United States and
Canada)
Successful completion of IRWA Course 219, Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and
Facilitation is strongly encouraged.
Refer to Section II.A. for detailed information.
The IPDC and the IRWA Headquarters staff will consider all submissions and determine
whether the individual has the qualification, subject matter expertise and adult education
abilities to become an IRWA Instructor.
The IRWA may schedule Course 219 and the Instructor Clinic, which will be delivered by an
International Instructor.
E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
International Instructors are authorized access to course PowerPoint presentations.
IRWA course materials are generic. Instructors, with prior IPDC approval, may modify the
materials within reason. The instructor is required to adapt his/her delivery to meet the
needs of the participants and to draw upon his/her professional background. The
instructor is required to maintain the integrity of the course content and ensure that
participants receive the information approved by the IPDC. Contact IRWA Headquarters
for more information.
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SECTION IX. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
and CODE of CONDUCT FOR IRWA INSTRUCTORS
A. INTRODUCTION
The IRWA’s Instructor Standards of Performance and Code of Conduct set forth the
expectations of IRWA instructors.
B. STANDARDS of PERFORMANCE and CODE of CONDUCT
Instructors will adhere to the following standards of performance and code of conduct to
guarantee the IRWA provides the best learning experience possible. Violations of the
standards or conduct may result in IPDC disciplinary action.
IRWA instructors are ambassadors for the Association and pledge to promote its
educational programs in the most positive manner.
IRWA instructors pledge to adhere to the following standards and conduct. Refer to
Section X. Instructor Agreement below for the specific details.
C. CONFLICT of INTEREST
Instructors have an obligation to ensure their activities and interests do not conflict with
their obligations to the IRWA. Instructors must avoid ethical, legal, financial, or other
interests where there is a divergence between an individual’s private interests and his/her
professional obligations.
Examples of possible conflicts of interest include:
1. absence from classroom caused by outside interests;
2. influencing participants’ employment choices and/or business decisions;
3. using any of the IRWA’s facilities, class material, equipment, or personnel for any
purpose other than that which is related to the IRWA’s educational program; and
4. any situation in which the objectivity of the instructor could be reasonably
questioned.
For additional clarification, contact IRWA Headquarters.
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SECTION X. INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
International Right of Way Association
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I acknowledge receipt of IRWA’s “Instructor Policies, Qualifications and Code of Conduct
Manual” and that I agree to abide by the policies and procedures set forth.
As an IRWA instructor, I accept responsibility of being an “Ambassador” for the Association
and pledge to promote its education and professional development programs in the most
positive manner.
As an IRWA instructor, I acknowledge and grant permission that participant evaluations,
either full or in summary form, may be published.
As an IRWA instructor, I pledge to
1. uphold and abide by the International Right of Way Association’s Code of Ethics;
2. maintain the highest level of competency possible in order to provide the participants
with the latest and most recent information available in the discipline I instruct;
3. maintain the highest degree of professionalism to include manner of dress and personal
appearance;
4. show respect to the participants by treating them as professionals and that I will refrain
from making comments or attempting humor that might show bias to or offend a
participant’s race, color, gender, gender orientation, national origin, or religion;
5. demonstrate a positive attitude toward IRWA, its officers, staff, members, educational
and professional programs; and
6. assist other IRWA instructors in providing information that may be beneficial in the
instruction of courses with which I am familiar.
I acknowledge that my instruction of IRWA courses is a privilege and not a right and that I
am an independent contractor.
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Printed Name
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Date
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Signature
Complete, sign and return to IRWA Attn: Education Coordinator & Instructor Liaison
19210 S. Vermont Ave, Bldg A, Suite 100
Gardena, CA 90248
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Phone: (310) 538-0233 Fax: (310) 538-1471
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.irwaonline.org
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