To be permitted to act as a collector in the DOT drug testing program, you must meet each of the requirements of this section:

1. Basic information. You must be knowledgeable about this part, the current “DOT Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines,” and DOT agency regulations applicable to the employers for whom you perform collections. DOT agency regulations, the DOT Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines, and other materials are available from ODAPC (Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington DC, 20590, 202–366–3784, or on the ODAPC web site (http://www.transportation.gov/odapc). You must keep current on any changes to these materials. You must subscribe to the ODAPC list-serve at https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/get-odapc-email-updates.
2. Qualification training. You must receive qualification training meeting the requirements of this paragraph. Qualification training must provide instruction on the following subjects:
   1. All steps necessary to complete a collection correctly and the proper completion and transmission of the CCF;
   2. “Problem” collections (e.g., situations like “shy bladder” and attempts to tamper with a specimen);
   3. Fatal flaws, correctable flaws, and how to correct problems in collections; and
   4. The collector's responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the collection process, ensuring the privacy of employees being tested, ensuring the security of the specimen, and avoiding conduct or statements that could be viewed as offensive or inappropriate.
3. Initial Proficiency Demonstration. Following your completion of qualification training under paragraph (b) of this section, you must demonstrate proficiency in collections under this part by completing five consecutive error-free mock collections. 
4. Refresher training. No less frequently than every five years from the date on which you satisfactorily complete the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section, you must complete refresher training that meets all the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section.
5.  Documentation. You must maintain documentation showing that you currently meet all requirements of this section. You must provide this documentation on request to DOT agency representatives and to employers and C/TPAs who are using or negotiating to use your services.