Certifications

Tools and Resources for Club-Level Certifications

TOOLS FOR THE ORGANIZER

Thank you for taking on the task of Certification Organizer. The members testing at the certification have studied diligently. Now, through your best efforts, they get their chance to shine and share how USPC has truly had a life-changing impact on them. They move forward to their next level with bold confidence, by passing the local test you produce.

PLANNING a CERTIFICATION - HELPFUL DOCUMENTS:

Link to Local Level Testing Resources on the USPC website

Organizer's Checklist - created by the Oregon Region

Candidate Information Letter and Packing List - created by the Oregon Region

D1-C2 Certification Resources – this includes tools for administering a test including guidelines to testings, test prep materials, test sheets, examiner resources, certification updates, press release templates and much more – (must have a secure login to the USPC website to access)

USPC Chart of Learning

Oregon Region Examiner and Apprentice List

Recommended courses - This information can be found in the standards column of the local level testing page on the USPC secure site.

Impartial Observer Instructions – This document helps the organizer understand the role of the I.O. (Impartial Observer) and who might make a good candidate.

Make sure you understand the USPC retest policy: If a Candidate does not meet Standards (DNMS) in any part of one (or more) section(s) of the test, re-testing on these sections may be appropriate. The allowed number of sections to be re-tested is stated on each test sheet, and re-testing is strictly limited to that number. Re-test must take place prior to December 1st of the following year.

NEEDED ON HAND FOR THE CERTIFICATION

Print out the Standards of Proficiency for all levels being tested - secure login required to access on USPC website

Print out copies of all applicable test sheets - D1-C2 Test Sheets - secure login required to access on USPC website

Blank certificates - these can be purchased from Shop Pony Club

Ensure PIP has tape measure appropriate to measure jump course if applicable

Print out all applicable participant evaluations. All evaluations should be completed on site and collected by the organizer. Evaluations should then be sent to the regions RIC.

- Candidate Evaluation
- PIP Evaluation
- 2nd Examiner Evaluation
- Apprentice Examiner Evaluation
- Impartial Observer Evaluation

AFTER THE CERTIFICATION

Update member certifications at USPC - USPC certification update instructions