how to get FSC instructor training?

[CFletch08]

I have a local gun shop that's willing to hire me, but I need to get a FSC instructor certification before I can work there. The problem is I'm broke (and really needing work right now and attracting little interest other than this local shop) and the training I'm finding is all pretty darn expensive with the cheapest I've found around $180 for a DOJ-approved instructor course. Is there a cheaper alternative that I'm missing? I have a CCW and that required a much longer class, might they accept that? And if not, does anyone have a suggestion for affordable class in the Sacramento/El Dorado area?

Thanks for your time

ETA: I already have my COE

[Librarian]

Don't know about where, but PC says this

31635.

(a) The department shall prescribe a minimum level of skill, knowledge, and competency to be required of all firearm safety certificate instructors.

(b) Department Certified Instructor applicants shall have a certification to provide training from one of the following organizations, as specified, or any entity found by the department to give comparable instruction in firearms safety, or the applicant shall have similar or equivalent training to that provided by the following, as determined by the department:

(1) Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California-Firearm Training Instructor.

(2) Director of Civilian Marksmanship, Instructor or Rangemaster.

(3) Federal Government, Certified Rangemaster or Firearm Instructor.

(4) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Firearm Instructor Training Program or Rangemaster.

(5) United States Military, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as marksmanship or firearms instructor. Assignment as Range Officer or Safety Officer is not sufficient.

(6) National Rifle Association-Certified Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, Rangemaster, or Training Counselor.

(7) Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), State of California-Firearm Instructor or Rangemaster.

(8) Authorization from a State of California accredited school to teach a firearm training course.

[Svashtar]

I have a local gun shop that's willing to hire me, but I need to get a FSC instructor certification before I can work there. The problem is I'm broke (and really needing work right now and attracting little interest other than this local shop) and the training I'm finding is all pretty darn expensive with the cheapest I've found around $180 for a DOJ-approved instructor course. Is there a cheaper alternative that I'm missing? I have a CCW and that required a much longer class, might they accept that? And if not, does anyone have a suggestion for affordable class in the Sacramento/El Dorado area?

Thanks for your time

ETA: I already have my COE

[weaselfire]

Sell something. It's a fact of life that nothing is really free. You'll need the training to get hired, you need the cash to get training. If you're accessing this forum from something other than a free internet source, sell what you can and get the training. Get the job and buy it back.

Jeff

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[acespawnshop]

Maybe if that doesn't work ask your would be employer to help out. If you're worth the investment.... pro tip. Make yourself invaluable and irreplaceable find what everyone else needs and provide a solution to their problems. Good luck to you in your search.