You are also responsible for demonstrating proficiency in operating and possessing knowledge of the operations on the EBT that you will use for alcohol testing.

Upon successfully completing this unit, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in administering a breath alcohol test in accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR Part 40. Proficiency must include:

You must perform a minimum of seven breath tests using a live subject, on each EBT you will be using for breath alcohol testing, and successfully demonstrate the following:

• Ability to respond to the device’s messages and commands.
• Actions to take when an error message or malfunction occurs with the device.
• Ability to conduct an air blank or the knowledge that an air blank has been conducted.
• In order for a test to be counted among the minimum seven, the test must be technically correct with respect to the manufacturer’s requirements for the specific EBT and 49 CFR Part 40.
• Identify and explain actions you will take when the device(s) does not function properly.
• Explain when a check of external calibration is required and identify the procedures and/or person(s), if other than the student, responsible for performing the calibration checks.
• Completion of a self-check test sufficient to demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency on the instrumentation of the EBT.

The proficiency tests must be demonstrated in front of a monitor who must have the following qualifications:

• An individual, who is a qualified BAT, who has demonstrated necessary knowledge, skills and abilities by regularly conducting DOT alcohol tests as a BAT for a period of at least one year, or
• An individual, who is a qualified BAT, who has conducted training for at least one year and has demonstrated proficiency by successfully completing the required error free mock tests, or
• An individual, who is a qualified BAT, who has completed a train the trainer course, which included the required error free mock tests.