| (C) certificates from train-the-trainer courses and lead-specific training courses, as proof of meeting the training requirements. (5) The training program provider shall ensure the availability of and provide adequate facilities for the delivery of the lecture, course test, hands-on training, and assessment activities. This includes providing training equipment that reflects current work practices and maintaining or updating the equipment and facilities as needed. (6) To become accredited in the following disciplines, the training program provider shall provide training courses that meet the following training hour requirements: (A) The lead inspector course shall last a minimum of 24 training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training. The curriculum for the inspector course is contained in subsection (e)(1) of this section. (B) The lead risk assessor course shall last a minimum of 16 training hours. The curriculum for the risk assessor course is contained in subsection (e)(2) of this section, and must include at least four hours of hands-on training activities. (C) The lead abatement supervisor course shall last a minimum of 32 training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The curriculum for the supervisor course is contained in subsection (e)(3) of this section. (D) The lead abatement project designer course shall last a minimum of eight training hours. The curriculum for the project designer course is contained in subsection (e)(4) of this section. (E) The lead abatement worker course shall last a minimum of 16 training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The curriculum for the worker course is contained in subsection (e)(5) of this section. (7) For each course offered, the training program provider shall conduct a course test, and if applicable, a hands-on skills assessment at the completion of the course. Each individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score of 70% or above correct on the course test to pass any course. (A) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' performance of the work practices and procedures associated with the course topics contained in subsection (e) of this section. (B) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' knowledge and retention of the course topics. (C) The course test shall be developed in accordance with the test blueprint submitted with the training accreditation application. (8) Training program providers shall issue unique course completion certificates approved by the department to each individual who passes the training course. The course completion certificate shall include: (A) the name and a unique identification number or social security number of the individual; (B) the name of the particular course that the individual completed; (C) the date of course completion or test passage date (no other dates shall be listed); (D) the name, address, and telephone number of the training program provider; (E) a signed statement by the training program manager or principal instructor that the course meets the requirements of §295.204 of this title (relating to Accreditation of Training Program Providers); and (F) the training program provider accreditation number. (9) The training manager shall develop and implement a quality control plan. The plan shall be used to maintain and improve the quality of the training program over time. This plan shall contain at least the following elements: (A) procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect innovations in the field; and (B) procedures for the training manager's annual review of instructor competency. (10) Training program providers must offer courses which teach the standards for conducting lead-based paint activities contained in §295.212 of this title (relating to Standards for Conducting Lead-Based Paint Activities), and other such standards developed by EPA and HUD. These standards shall be taught in the appropriate courses to provide trainees with the knowledge needed to perform the lead-based paint activities they are responsible for conducting. (11) The training manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the training program complies at all times with all of the requirements in subsection (e) of this section. (12) The training program manager shall allow the department to audit the training program at any reasonable time to verify the contents of the application for accreditation as described in subsection (c) of this section and to verify that the requirements of subsection (e) of this section are being met. (13) The training program manager shall furnish the department with a copy of all scheduled courses and shall notify the department at least 24 hours in advance of any course cancellations or changes. Course schedules shall be postmarked or faxed to the department at least seven working days prior to conducting any course on the schedule. In the event that a training course must be scheduled immediately due to an emergency, notification to the department must be made as soon as possible, but no less than 48 hours prior to commencement of the course. Written justification for not notifying the department seven working days in advance must be provided with the emergency training request. (14) The training program manager shall submit to the department a list of those individuals successfully completing a course including the name, social security number (optional) or other identifying information, and the date of course completion postmarked or faxed to the department within ten working days of the completion of the course. (e) Minimum training curriculum requirements. To become accredited to offer lead-based paint activities instruction in the specific disciplines listed in paragraphs (1) - (5) of this subsection, training program providers must ensure that their courses of study include the following course topics. Requirements beginning with an asterisk (*) indicate areas that require hands-on activities as an integral component of the course. (1) Lead inspector instruction: (A) role and responsibilities of the inspector; (B) background information on lead and its adverse health effects; (C) background information regarding federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint and lead-based paint activities including the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules; (D) * lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and components for sampling or testing; (E) * paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies; (F) * clearance standards and testing, including random sampling; (G) * preparation of the written final inspection report; and (H) recordkeeping. (2) Lead risk assessor instruction: (A) role and responsibilities of the risk assessor; (B) collection of background information to perform a risk assessment; (C) sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging, and food; (D) * visual inspection for the purposes of identifying potential sources of lead-based paint hazards; (E) lead hazard screen protocol; (F) * sampling for other sources of lead exposure; (G) * interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results, including all applicable state and federal guidance or regulations pertaining to lead-based paint hazards; (H) development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards; and (I) preparation of a final risk assessment report. (3) Lead abatement supervisor instruction: (A) role and responsibilities of the supervisor; (B) background information on lead and its adverse health effects; (C) background information regarding federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint abatement including the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules; (D) liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement; (E) contract specifications and cost estimation; (F) community relations; (G) project management and supervisory techniques; Cont'd... |
