Can anyone give me an “official” resource where it is specifically stated that a TVI doesn’t teach higher level O&M skills? This has become an issue in several districts that currently do not have a COMS. We stress that the TVI can teach basic concepts and limited pre-cane skills such as trailing and protective techniques and can support the COMS by reinforcing skills, however, we have been asked where it is specifically stated that a TVI cannot teach cane skills. We’ve all heard it and its common knowledge for most in our field, but we cannot find any source that specifically states this. We have found numerous “roles and responsibilities” and other articles and sources that say what each does, but none specifically states that the TVI cannot teach higher-level O&M skills.

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Thanks in advance for your help!

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