| (G) reduces the opportunity for document fraud by providing
a distinct course certificate that contains all the requirements of
subsection (d)(1)(Q) of this section and specifies the course type
and that the course is online; and
(H) provides DSHS unrestricted access to an online
course for auditing purposes at no charge at any time the course is
being given.
(3) Approval requirements.
(A) A licensed training provider must submit an application
for approval of an online course to DSHS that includes, in addition
to the requirements of subsection (d)(2) of this section and §296.73
of this chapter, the following:
(i) that the application is for an online asbestos
refresher course;
(ii) the type and discipline of the course;
(iii) documentation of the systems in place required
by paragraph (2) of this subsection;
(iv) a technical support plan that describes potential
technical issues that may occur and how the issues will be immediately
handled; and
(v) a description of the method used to verify student's
attendance as required in paragraph (4)(B) of this subsection.
(B) Upon receipt of a complete application and the
required application fee, DSHS will issue the training provider contingent
course approval. DSHS will conduct an audit of the online course.
If DSHS finds that the course:
(i) meets the requirements of this chapter, DSHS will
remove the contingent course approval status within 45 days of the
course audit.
(ii) does not meet the requirements of this chapter,
DSHS will issue a deficiency notice within 45 days of the course audit.
(I) If the training provider does not submit the corrections
identified in the deficiency notice, if applicable, and request a
second audit by the deadline provided in the deficiency notice, DSHS
will issue a notice of withdrawal of contingent approval of the training
course.
(II) A training provider may request two audits to
remove the contingent course status.
(III) If the training provider fails to meet the requirements
of this chapter after the third audit, DSHS will issue a notice of
withdrawal of contingent approval of the training course and the training
provider must reapply for approval of the course.
(C) If approved by DSHS to conduct online training,
the training provider must clearly identify that the course is approved
by DSHS when advertising or registering a student for the course.
(4) Additional notification, course, and roster requirements.
(A) The course type must be submitted with the course
notification.
(B) Training instructors must:
(i) view each student during the course to ensure student
focus;
(ii) validate student identity during registration
and after each break and lunch period; and
(iii) have at least one support staff member assist
the instructor to monitor online students during an in-person course
that is also being presented online.
(C) The group photograph may include multiple frames
or photographs, if a single group photograph is not feasible, to meet
the requirement of subsection (b)(2)(Q)(iv) of this section.
(5) Recordkeeping requirements. A licensed training
provider that is approved to administer an online course is subject
to the following additional recordkeeping requirements.
(A) Student identity authentication and verification
data.
(B) Student online time tracking data.
(C) Training instructor, guest speaker, and technical
support contact data.
(6) Disciplinary action.
(A) For purposes of license or registration renewal,
DSHS will not accept certificates from an online course that was not
approved by DSHS.
(B) Failure to obtain approval before conducting an
online course and failure to meet the requirements of this subsection
may result in disciplinary action against the licensed training provider.
(C) DSHS will withdraw course approval if the training
provider fails to meet the requirements of this subsection.
(f) Approval of additional training courses.
(1) A licensed training provider must request approval
to provide any additional training course that was not submitted as
part of the initial application for the training provider's license.
To apply for approval, the training provider must submit:
(A) an Asbestos Course Approval Application for each
course;
(B) the fee as outlined in §296.91 of this chapter
(relating to Fees);
(C) student training manuals, instructor notebooks,
handouts, and related course materials, including all required elements
listed in §296.73 of this chapter for each initial and refresher
training course to be offered; and
(i) if the applicant will provide the Asbestos Abatement
Worker course in a language other than English, the training manuals
and all related course materials must be submitted in each language
in which the course will be offered; and
(ii) if the applicant will use an EPA-developed manual,
the applicant may submit a statement attesting to its use in place
of submitting the manual;
(D) a detailed course outline for each day that includes
start and end times for each topic covered, scheduled break times,
and specific hands-on training activities for each course;
(E) a copy of each required examination that will be
administered at the end of each course and if the applicant will provide
the Asbestos Abatement Worker course in a language other than English,
examinations must be submitted in each language in which the course
will be offered;
(F) the name of the approved asbestos instructor who
will teach each additional course; and
(G) the name of any guest speaker and the speaker's
topics along with the completed asbestos guest speaker approval application
form, as required in subsection (i) of this section.
(2) DSHS will provide written notice to the licensed
training provider whether DSHS grants approval of the additional course.
Training providers must not add the additional training course to
their schedule, advertise, accept payment for, or conduct the course
without approval by DSHS.
(g) Training providers licensed before the effective
date of this section. A training provider that is licensed before
the effective date of this section must submit any updated training
material to DSHS and receive approval six months after the effective
date of this section or with the license renewal application, whichever
is later, in order to continue teaching the course.
(h) Asbestos training instructor approval, qualifications,
responsibilities, and withdrawal of approval.
(1) Asbestos training instructor approval and qualifications.
(A) DSHS must approve an asbestos training instructor
to teach an asbestos training course.
(B) An asbestos training instructor must meet the following
qualifications to teach an asbestos training course.
(i) An asbestos training instructor must have one of
the following combinations of education and work experience, as described
in §296.41(b)(2) of this chapter (relating to License and Registration
Requirements):
(I) a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science;
(II) a bachelor's degree with at least six months of
experience performing asbestos-related activities with any required
license or accreditation;
(III) an associate's degree or successful completion
of 60 college credit hours with at least one year of experience performing
asbestos-related activities; or
(IV) a high school diploma or equivalent with at least
two years of experience performing asbestos-related activities with
any required licensure or accreditation.
(ii) An asbestos training instructor must have the
following teaching experience:
(I) at least three months of teaching experience at
the secondary or post-secondary education level;
(II) at least three months of teaching adult learners
at a vocational school, trade school, or equivalent formal educational
or professional setting as approved by DSHS; or
(III) successful completion of a train-the-trainer
course approved by DSHS.
(C) Acceptable documentation of the relevant education,
work, and teaching experience, as described in subparagraph (B)(i)
and (ii) of this paragraph must include each of the following or an
equivalent alternative approved by DSHS:
(i) an official academic transcript or diploma that
verifies the major;
(ii) a description of experience performing asbestos-related
activities including:
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