Regulation 4 Qualifications of a polygraph operator
A polygraph operator may not conduct a polygraph session before the date on which they have met both the following conditions—
Condition 1 is that the polygraph operator has completed a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association, and
Condition 2 is that the polygraph operator has carried out at least 20 polygraph examinations that have each been reviewed and held to be in accordance with good polygraphy practice by a person that has completed a polygraph training programme accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
A polygraph operator may not conduct a polygraph session unless the polygraph operator has completed at least 30 hours of continuing development training in the preceding 2 year period.
Paragraph (2) does not apply if it is less than 2 years since the polygraph operator satisfied Condition 1 in paragraph (1)(a).
The continuing development training referred to in paragraph (2) must cover new developments, techniques or methods in the field of polygraphy.
A polygraph operator must meet and discuss their work at least once every six months with another polygraph operator.