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3.—(1) A polygraph operator will be suitably qualified if the polygraph operator has—
(a)completed the following courses—
(i)a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association; and
(ii)a post conviction sex offender testing training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association; and
(b)carried out a minimum of 20 post conviction sex offender testing polygraph examinations under the supervision of an American Polygraph Association examiner.
(2) A polygraph operator will cease to be suitably qualified unless they attend at least 15 hours of continuing development training every twelve months from the date these Rules come into force. The continuing development training must cover—
(a)new developments, techniques or methods in the field of polygraphy; and
(b)current research or techniques in respect of the assessment of sexual offenders.
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