Local Rating
Minimum certification standards are established by PAVO:

• Pass a written examination (Form A or B) corrected to 100%. See the PAVO Theoretical Exam Procedures in the annual board packet, which is available from any local board chair.
• Pass a practical examination with a minimum score of 80. There must be at least two raters, and one rater must hold a Local rating or higher. The board may use an alternative method that is described in Appendix G and in the PAVO Board Handbook. The board chair of the local PAVO chapter that you join has more information on practical examinations.
• Rating expires yearly on June 1.
• Renewal requirements:
  • Pass a written examination (Form A or B) prior to each collegiate season corrected to 100%.
  • Pass a practical examination within each two-year period with a minimum score of 80. The board chair of the local PAVO chapter that you join has more information on practical examinations.
  • This rating is transferable to other boards.
    

   

State Rating
Minimum certification standards are established by PAVO:

• Pass a written examination (Form A or B) corrected to 100%. See the PAVO Theoretical Exam Procedures in the annual board packet, which is available from any local board chair.
• Pass a practical examination with a minimum score of 85. There must be at least three raters, and one rater must hold a State rating or higher. The board may use an alternative method that is described in Appendix G and in the PAVO Board Handbook. The board chair of the local PAVO chapter that you join has more information on practical examinations.
• Rating expires yearly on June 1.
• Renewal requirements:
  • Pass a written examination (Form A or B) prior to each collegiate season corrected to 100%.
  • Pass a practical examination within each two-year period with a minimum score of 85. The board chair of the local PAVO chapter that you join has more information on practical examinations.
  • This rating is transferable to other boards.