| (ix) provide instructions for locating the registration
form for the state licensing examination and examination schedule
on DSHS's website;
(x) provide a course review to improve and reinforce
comprehension before administering the examination;
(xi) administer a closed-book examination at the conclusion
of each initial training course;
(xii) administer one re-examination to each trainee
who fails the first examination, as required under the policy and
practices required under subsection (d)(1)(O) of this section;
(xiii) record each trainee's examination score;
(xiv) provide attendance records to the training provider
upon completion of each course; and
(xv) cooperate with DSHS personnel during inspections,
audits, and investigations, as required in §296.271 of this chapter.
(3) Withdrawal of instructor approval. DSHS may withdraw
instructor approval if the instructor does not meet the requirements
in this subsection, does not provide training that meets the requirements
of the MAP or this chapter, or no longer possesses valid or current
qualifications.
(4) Instructors approved before the effective date
of this section. An instructor who is approved to teach before the
effective date of this section does not need to meet additional education,
work experience, and teaching experience required under subsection
(h)(1)(B) of this section that was not required when the instructor
was approved and does not need to resubmit documents for approval.
A certificate for the Texas Law and Rules course is not required to
teach that course until six months after the effective date of this
section. If, within six months after the effective date of this section,
the instructor has not received a certificate for the Texas Law and
Rules course, the instructor may not continue teaching under the instructor's
prior approval. Any future instructor approval will be subject to
the education, work experience, and teaching experience otherwise
required under this section.
(i) Guest speaker approval and withdrawal of approval.
(1) Approval. Prior approval of a guest speaker is
required. A guest speaker may be used to supplement and enhance learning
objectives but must not present more than 15% of any course. A guest
speaker must have knowledge based on education, research, or experience
in a particular area of study related to the course content being
taught. Training providers seeking approval for a guest speaker must
submit a completed Asbestos Guest Speaker Approval Application Form
and sufficient documentation to show the person's knowledge, experience,
and expertise. Acceptable documentation may include:
(A) official copies of any applicable academic transcript
or diploma specifying the guest speaker's major;
(B) technical experience;
(C) a verifiable resume; and
(D) relevant, verifiable work experience, as described
in §296.41(b)(2) of this chapter (relating to License and Registration
Requirements).
(2) Withdrawal of guest speaker approval. DSHS may
withdraw guest speaker approval if the guest speaker is not providing
training that meets the requirements of the MAP or this chapter or
if the guest speaker's qualifications are no longer valid or current.
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