This is not a part of your National CPS Certification.

Definition of a senior checker: The individual who makes the final inspection of an installation of a child restraint before it leaves the inspection station and is responsible for assuring that the necessary paperwork is correctly completed; including the SKBU checklist forms. The Senior Checker has the expertise, organizational and communication skills to ensure that each seat leaving the SKBU event/CSSIS has been inspected and the caregivers are secure with the information that was provided. Senior checkers NEVER work alone and always have a certified technician on site with them.

  • Must be a currently certified CPS Technician or Instructor
  • Must have at least 12 months of consistent certified CPS Technician
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the SKBU Child Passenger Checklist form
  • Must have checked a minimum of 35 seats within the past year
  • Must meet additional criteria of your local coalition or chapter; if applicable
  • Must meet the Senior Checker Profile
    • Participates routinely in seat checks and/or an inspection station
    • Coordinates and/or participates in refresher classes or technical updates
    • Comfortable and knowledgeable with new technology
    • Able to say “I don’t know”, but knows where to seek the answer
    • Communicates effectively to fellow techs and caregivers
    • Organizes and ensures checklist forms are complete
    • Doesn’t check their own installations
    • Leads by example
    • Must be selected, evaluated and approved by their local coordinator
  • Once a year in June senior checkers MUST update their profiles for the next fiscal year
  • If your national CPS certification expires during the grant year; you MUST update
  • If senior checkers are not updated by June 30th they will be placed on suspension automatically until their information is reviewed, updated and approved by their coordinator
  • If a senior checker’s certification expires then they will be placed on suspension automatically until expiration date is updated
  • If Senior Checker is not current you will see their name but not be able to access