Section 163.20. Accreditation requirements.

 

(1)   Requirement for accreditation. No person may offer, advertise, claim to provide or conduct a lead training course that is represented as qualifying any person for certification to perform a regulated renovation, lead hazard reduction, or lead investigation activity in this state unless that training course has received accreditation from the department, has an approved principal instructor, uses only approved instructors and the training provider is owned by or employs an approved training manager.

(2)   Only training courses. Department accreditation is provided only for a specific training course designed for individuals seeking certification or recertification in a discipline under s. DHS 163.10 (2) .

(3)   Only in-state courses. The department may grant full training course accreditation only to training courses conducted in Wisconsin. When review of a course is needed to ensure the quality of training received by individuals seeking certification in Wisconsin, the department may accept and review applications for contingent accreditation from training courses conducted in another state.

(4)   Types of courses.

(a) Separate accreditation. Separate accreditation is required for each training course, whether an initial course or a refresher course. A separate application under s. DHS 163.21 is also required for each course, but 2 or more applications may be submitted at the same time.

(b) Initial training course. Accreditation of an initial training course shall be granted for a specific course under sub. (8) (a) or (b) that meets all requirements of this chapter.

(c) Refresher training course. A refresher training course shall be separate and distinct from the initial training course, be for a specific course under sub. (8) (c) and meet all requirements of this chapter. The department may not accredit a refresher course unless the training provider obtains accreditation from the department for all corresponding initial courses.

(d) Course disciplines. A person may seek accreditation from the department to offer lead training courses in any of the following disciplines:

1. Lead-safe renovation initial and lead-safe renovator refresher.

2. Lead-safe renovation initial and lead-safe renovator refresher conducted in a language other than English.

3. Lead abatement work initial and lead abatement worker refresher.

4. Lead abatement work initial and lead abatement worker refresher conducted in a language other than English.

5. Lead abatement supervision initial and lead abatement supervisor refresher.

6. Lead project design initial and lead project designer refresher.

7. Lead sampling initial and lead sampling technician refresher.

8. Lead inspection initial and lead inspector refresher.

9. Lead hazard investigation initial and lead hazard investigator refresher.

10. Lead risk assessor refresher.

(5)   Training resources. An accredited training course shall be conducted using facilities, equipment and instructional materials that promote the learning objectives for which the course is offered. Facilities shall have appropriate space for classroom, hands-on and field training. Instructional material shall be based upon EPA and department-approved curricula, shall include all materials approved for accreditation, and shall be kept up-to-date with new information provided by the department. Equipment shall reflect department-approved work practices, shall be maintained in proper working condition and shall be licensed and stored in compliance with any applicable requirements and regulations. Students shall be given course material based on EPA and department-approved curricula that supports the learning goals and objectives of the course and that the student may use as reference material to enhance compliance with lead-based paint regulations and standards. Students shall also be given a paper copy of this chapter.

(6)   Approved training manager. The training provider or an owner of a training provider business shall be an approved training manager under s. DHS 163.24 (2) . If the training provider or owner is not eligible for approval as a training manager, the training provider shall employ a training manager who is approved under s. DHS 163.24 (2) . The training manager shall be responsible for all administrative duties under s. DHS 163.25 . The actions of the training manager shall be deemed actions of the owner.

(7)   Approved instructors.

(a) Principal instructor. Each training course offered shall have a principal instructor who is approved under s. DHS 163.24 (3) and designated by the training manager under s. DHS 163.25 (5) . The principal instructor has the primary responsibility for the organization and teaching of the course and for direct supervision of all guest instructors for the course. An individual may not act as a principal instructor for 2 or more concurrently conducted training courses.

(b) Guest instructor. Under s. DHS 163.25 (4) , a training manager may designate a guest instructor to teach under the direct supervision of a principal instructor or to assist a principal instructor with hands-on instructional activities, hands-on skills assessment or work practice components of a course. A guest instructor shall meet the qualifications under s. DHS 163.24 (4) .

(c) Instructors for hands-on instructional activities and skills assessment. An accredited training course shall meet or exceed all of the following instructor requirements for hands-on activities:

1. `Principal instructor.' At least one principal instructor shall provide direct supervision of each hands-on instructional activity and skills assessment.

2. `Student-to-instructor ratio.' A student-to-instructor ratio of not greater than 8:1 shall be maintained during hands-on instructional activities and hands-on skills assessment but may need to be less when necessary to ensure adequate instruction and observation of student performance.

3. `Guest instructors.' Guest instructors may assist the principal instructor with hands-on instructional activities and skills assessment.

(8)   Training course curricula.

(a) Required learning objectives for courses leading to certification in lead-safe renovation and lead hazard reduction disciplines. An accredited training course that meets a training requirement under s. DHS 163.11 for certification as a lead-safe renovator, lead abatement worker, lead abatement supervisor or lead project designer shall teach work practice standards that are consistent with s. DHS 163.14 for renovation activities and abatement activities. A training course shall be based on EPA and department-approved curricula and shall meet or exceed the applicable minimum curriculum requirements, including both the minimum number of course training hours and the minimum number of hands-on training hours, as follows:

1. `Lead-safe renovation course.' A lead-safe renovation course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 2 hours of hands-on practice, hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Compare the federal definition of lead-based paint to the Wisconsin definition of lead-based paint.

b. Describe the symptoms of lead poisoning and health risks to children and adults exposed to lead.

c. Explain why lead, dust and debris are a special concern in housing and child-occupied facilities.

d. Identify the clearance standards for floors, interior window sills and window troughs.

e. Discuss the EPA, HUD and OSHA lead regulations and their relation to renovation activities.

f. Define target housing and child-occupied facility.

g. Discuss requirements for training and certification under this chapter.

h. Describe the exclusions to the renovation requirements under this chapter.

i. Discuss company responsibilities under this chapter.

j. Discuss the certified renovator roles and responsibilities under this chapter.

k. Identify the major work practice standards for renovation activities under this chapter.

L. Identify the possible enforcement actions that may be taken for violations of this chapter.

m. Discuss the HUD lead safe housing rule requirements for training, lead-safe work practices and clearance in federally owned or assisted housing.

n. Compare the requirements of this chapter with the EPA renovation, repair and painting rule under 40 CFR 745 Subparts E and L and the HUD lead safe housing rule under 24 CFR Part 35 , Subparts B to M and R.

o. Explain pre-renovation education requirements under this chapter.

p. Discuss how housing age is related to the presence of lead-based paint.

q. Describe and compare methods for determining if lead-based paint is present.

r. Explain how to determine if a test kit is recognized for use in Wisconsin.

s. Correctly use a recognized test kit to determine if lead-based paint is present on components and surfaces affected by renovation work.

t. Correctly use an EPA flow chart to determine what regulatory requirements apply to a specific renovation project.

u. Describe the three major steps to lead safe renovation: proper setup, lead safe work practices and proper cleanup.

v. Describe the purpose and benefits of establishing work area containment during renovation activities.

w. Demonstrate interior work area setup and containment, including posting signs and limiting access, removing or covering furnishings and belongings, covering floors, closing doors and windows, and sealing vents.

x. Construct a work area entry doorway and dust barrier using plastic sheeting.

y. Demonstrate exterior work area setup and containment, including posting signs and limiting access, removing or covering furnishings and belongings; covering the ground; and closing doors and windows.

z. Describe the differences between traditional renovation work practices and lead-safe renovation work practices.

za. List and describe the work practices prohibited under ch. DHS 163 , the EPA renovation, repair and painting rule under 40 CFR 745 Subparts E and L, and the HUD lead safe housing rule under 24 CFR Part 35 , Subparts B to M and R.

zb. Discuss considerations for use of specialized power tools with HEPA-filtered capture attachments.

zc. Discuss proper use of personal protection equipment and hygiene practices to protect workers and control the spread of dust.

zd. Explain the role regular and daily cleaning plays in preventing the spread of lead hazards.

ze. Demonstrate proper interior and exterior work area cleaning techniques.

zf. Describe proper carpet cleaning procedures.

zg. Describe the purpose of cleaning verification after final cleanup.

zh. Demonstrate visual inspection for dust and debris after final cleaning.

zi. Demonstrate the full cleaning verification procedure.

zj. Describe dust clearance inspections and how they differ from cleaning verification.

zk. Describe exterior cleanup requirements, including final visual inspection.

zL. Demonstrate proper waste handling.

zm. Discuss federal and state waste disposal regulations.

zn. Describe how long required records must be maintained.

zo. List the records that must be kept on the job site during a renovation activity.

zp. List the records required for pre-renovation education activities.

zq. Describe how to document non-certified worker training.

zr. Describe the records that must be generated and maintained if using a paint test kit.

zs. Describe the post-renovation reporting requirements.

zt. Describe the role of non-certified, on-the-job trained renovation workers.

zu. List and discuss the use of the 7 steps to lead-safe renovation, repair and painting for training uncertified workers.

2. `Lead abatement work course.' A lead abatement work course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours only to persons who successfully completed a department-approved lead-safe work or lead-safe renovation course. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 6 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Discuss the role and responsibilities of a lead abatement worker performing abatement or other lead hazard reduction.

b. Describe the requirements for training, certification and work practices under ch. DHS 163 .

c. Discuss employer responsibilities for worker training and protection under 29 CFR 1926.62 , lead in construction regulations issued by the U.S. occupational safety and health administration.

d. Determine characteristics of a job site that can affect an abatement project.

e. Interpret exposure measurements from personal air monitoring samples.

f. Discuss general engineering controls used for reducing and containing dust-lead during abatement activities that generate large quantities of dust.

g. List and describe at least 5 lead-based paint abatement or hazard reduction work methods.

h. List at least 6 restricted or prohibited work practices under s. DHS 163.14 (3) and (4) .

i. Remove paint from components using machine sanding and machine grinding with HEPA-vacuum attachments and using wet sanding and wet scraping according to documented methodologies.

j. Discuss the structural conditions required for using encapsulants successfully.

k. Conduct a patch test for determining if an encapsulant will adhere properly.

L. Build a mini-containment for high dust engineering control.

m. Use documented methodologies to perform window treatments that involve removing window sashes, installing window trough covers, and planing window sashes with a power planer attached to a HEPA filter.

n. Remove components and prepare for proper disposal.

o. Describe the cleanup and waste disposal required after abatement.

p. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different lead hazard reduction activities.

q. Describe 3 exterior abatement projects, including soil-lead abatement options.

r. Discuss engineering controls and work practice issues specific to exterior lead-based paint projects.

s. Perform a job site preparation and set-up for an exterior abatement project.

t. Discuss cleanup after soil and exterior abatement or lead hazard reduction.

3. `Lead abatement supervision course.' A lead abatement supervision course shall provide a minimum of 16 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed lead abatement worker training. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide a minimum of 6 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, and instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Describe the role and responsibilities of a lead abatement supervisor.

b. Discuss each of the major responsibility areas necessary to successfully manage lead abatement projects.

c. Describe basic supervisory techniques and responsibilities for lead hazard reduction projects.

d. Discuss the role the site supervisor plays in community relations and occupant protection.

e. Discuss the relation of contract specifications to the actual project.

f. Describe the various options for controlling interior, exterior and soil lead hazards.

g. Determine appropriate lead hazard reduction methods for interior, exterior and soil hazards.

h. Describe the requirements for using restricted lead abatement methods.

i. Identify prohibited work practices.

j. Describe the requirements for training, certification and work practices under ch. DHS 163 .

k. Determine when notification to the department is required.

L. Complete a work notification form for a lead abatement project.

m. Describe lead waste disposal requirements.

n. Discuss employer responsibilities for worker training and protection under 29 CFR 1926.62 , lead in construction regulations issued by the U.S. occupational safety and health administration.

o. Discuss employer responsibilities for worker respiratory protection under 29 CFR 1910.134 .

p. Discuss requirements for lead hazard reduction measures under 24 CFR Part 35 , HUD requirements for notification, evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards in federally owned residential property and housing receiving federal assistance.

q. Discuss notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E, the EPA lead-based paint pre-renovation education rule.

r. Discuss liability and insurance issues as they relate to lead hazard reduction work.

s. Interpret risk assessment and inspection reports as they apply to planned lead hazard reduction activities.

t. Describe the standards for registered lead-free property and registered lead-safe property registration.

u. Recognize common substrate problems that cause paint failure.

v. Describe surface preparation techniques for repainting.

w. Select appropriate paint types for various conditions and locations in a housing unit.

x. List requirements for lead safety when performing lead hazard reduction.

y. Determine the appropriate type and amount or number of tools, equipment, supplies, materials and replacement components necessary to perform given lead hazard reduction activities.

z. Determine the set-up work required for various lead hazard reduction projects.

za. Determine the lead hazard reduction methods most appropriate for various lead hazards.

zb. Determine the cleanup requirements for various lead hazard reduction projects.

zc. Complete a work plan for a given lead-based paint hazard reduction activity.

zd. Write contract specifications for the planned lead-based paint hazard reduction activity.

ze. Explain the purpose of the occupant protection plan.

zf. Complete an occupant protection plan for the planned lead-based paint hazard reduction activity.

zg. List and describe the information required in the abatement report.

zh. Describe the basic requirements for performing post-project pre-clearance.

zi. Perform a post-project visual inspection.

zj. Perform a dust wipe sample using proper protocol.

zk. Complete a laboratory sample analysis request form.

zL. Interpret laboratory analysis dust wipe results.

zm. List the records that must be kept by the employer for lead hazard reduction activities.

zn. Describe the requirements for determining if an encapsulant will adhere properly.

4. `Lead project design course.' A lead project design course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed lead abatement supervisor training. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, student participation, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Describe the major responsibilities of the project designer.

b. Explain the uses and values of inspection and risk assessment report to the project designer.

c. Identify indications of incomplete or inaccurate inspection and risk assessment reports.

d. Identify the elements of a lead-based paint abatement design or project plan and describe a typical way of creating it.

e. Explain the importance of writing specifications for a lead hazard reduction project.

f. Describe the bidding process and its relationship to a project plan.

g. Describe 4 different lead-based paint abatement strategies.

h. Describe and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different lead-based paint abatement strategies.

i. Explain when it is appropriate to use temporary lead hazard reduction methods and when it is appropriate to use abatement.

j. Describe the procedures used for final cleanup after lead-based paint abatement activities.

k. Describe the procedures for interior dust-lead reduction and explain how those procedures differ from final cleanup procedures.

L. Describe the relationship between modernization and lead hazard reduction programs in federal housing.

m. Describe how lead hazard reduction programs are integrated into other remodeling activities in the federal housing program.

n. Explain how an occupant protection plan is implemented.

o. Identify problems associated with occupant relocation programs.

p. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for interior lead-based paint abatement projects.

q. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for exterior lead-based paint abatement projects.

r. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for soil abatement projects.

s. Describe clearance testing procedures for lead-based paint abatement projects in multi-family housing.

t. Describe the appropriate response to clearance failures on large lead-based paint projects.

u. Explain the role of specifications in a contract.

v. Describe the content of specifications.

w. Write clear and concise specifications.

(b) Required learning objectives for courses leading to certification in lead investigation disciplines. An accredited training course that meets a training requirement under s. DHS 163.11 for certification as a lead sampling technician, lead inspector, lead hazard investigator or lead risk assessor shall teach work practice standards that are consistent with s. DHS 163.14 for lead investigation activities. A training course shall be based on EPA and department-approved curricula and shall meet or exceed the applicable minimum curriculum requirements, including both the minimum number of course training hours and the minimum number of hands-on training hours, as follows:

1. `Lead sampling course.' A lead sampling course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 3 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Describe the health effects of lead exposure and the particular danger lead poses to children under age 6.

b. Discuss why lead is a concern in housing.

c. Discuss housing component conditions that can cause lead poisoning.

d. Describe the differences in roles and responsibilities of a lead sampling technician, risk assessor, hazard investigator and inspector.

e. Explain the purposes of lead sampling and appropriate situations for performing lead sampling.

f. Identify the following lead-based paint hazards: visible dust, paint chips, painted debris and deteriorated paint that is not proven to be lead-free.

g. Describe the basic elements required for post-project clearance.

h. Conduct a visual inspection.

i. Record the results of a visual inspection on a visual inspection form.

j. Describe surfaces appropriate for dust wipe sampling.

k. Collect dust wipe samples from 3 different surfaces using correct methods.

L. Identify the appropriate locations for taking dust wipe samples to clear a given project.

Lm. Describe requirements when conducting clearance for a renovation project.

m. Describe the methods used to ensure that sampling media are not contaminated.

n. Describe requirements when conducting clearance for a HUD-assisted renovation project.

o. Collect a paint chip sample using correct methods.

p. Collect a soil sample using correct methods.

q. Select an accredited laboratory and complete a laboratory sample analysis request form.

r. Describe methods for maintaining proper chain-of-custody for samples.

s. Interpret laboratory analysis results using clearance standards under s. DHS 163.15 .

t. Describe the required contents of a clearance report.

u. Write a clearance report.

v. Explain the clearance results using clearance standards under s. DHS 163.15 .

w. Discuss the HUD lead safe housing rule requirements for clearance in federally owned or assisted housing.

x. Compare the requirements of this chapter with the EPA renovation, repair and painting rule under 40 CFR 745 Subparts E and L and the HUD lead safe housing rule under 24 CFR Part 35 , Subparts B to M and R.

y. Explain training and certification requirements for lead investigation activities under this chapter.

2. `Lead hazard investigation course.' A lead hazard investigation course shall provide a minimum of 16 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed a lead sampling course. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 4 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a lead hazard investigator or risk assessor for clearance, lead hazard screen, lead-safe investigation and risk assessment activities.

b. Discuss the role of the lead hazard investigator in comparison to the roles of other related lead professionals.

c. Describe the responsibilities of a lead hazard investigator or risk assessor under the lead-safe registry program.

d. Describe the liability and insurance issues a lead professional must manage.

e. List the types of background information needed to perform a lead hazard investigation or risk assessment.

f. Describe the information needed during the initial client contact.

g. Describe how to collect appropriate information on building occupants and any resident children with elevated blood lead levels.

h. List at least 7 possible sources of environmental lead contamination.

i. Describe 5 typical locations for lead and lead-based paint in buildings.

j. Describe conditions when lead-based paint is considered a hazard in a risk assessment or lead hazard screen versus a lead-safe investigation.

k. Discuss the purpose of the visual inspection for hazard detection.

L. Describe protocols and documented methodologies for performing a visual inspection.

m. Perform a visual inspection to identify potential sources of lead-based hazards.

n. Determine when a lead hazard screen is an appropriate option.

o. Discuss and compare protocols and documented methodologies for lead hazard screens, risk assessments, elevated blood lead investigations and lead-safe investigations.

p. Conduct a lead hazard screen following protocols and documented methodologies.

q. Sample for sources of lead exposure other than lead-based paint using protocols and documented methodologies.

r. Apply current local, state and federal regulations and guidance to interpret lead-based paint and other lead sampling results.

s. Develop lead hazard control options, including temporary measures, operations and maintenance and abatement activities.

t. Determine schedules for re-evaluation of temporary lead hazard reduction measures.

u. Discuss the use of cost/benefit analysis in determining the appropriate role of temporary measures and operations and maintenance activities in lead hazard reduction.

v. Prepare a final risk assessment report.

w. Prepare a lead-safe investigation report.

x. Describe the procedures for issuing lead-safe certificates.

y. Discuss recordkeeping responsibilities for types of records kept and length of retention.

z. Recognize common substrate problems that cause paint failure.

za. Discuss federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations that pertain to lead-based paint hazard investigations.

3. `Lead inspection course.' A lead inspection course shall provide a minimum of 16 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed the lead sampling course. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 6 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

a. Describe the role and responsibilities of a lead inspector or risk assessor for clearance, lead inspection and lead-free inspection activities.

b. Discuss the role of the lead inspector in relation to the roles of other lead professionals.

c. Describe the liability and insurance issues a lead professional must manage.

d. List the types of background information needed to perform a lead inspection or lead-free inspection.

e. Describe the responsibilities of a lead inspector or risk assessor under the lead-free registry program.

f. Discuss federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations that pertain to lead-based paint inspections.

g. Describe the requirements for training, certification and work practices under ch. DHS 163 .

h. Discuss requirements for lead identification and clearance under 24 CFR Part 35 , requirements of HUD for notification, evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards in federally owned residential property and housing receiving federal assistance.

i. Describe major lead-based paint regulations and guidelines of the department and other state, federal and local agencies, including all of the following: department of natural resources; department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection; U.S. occupational safety and health administration; U.S. consumer product safety commission; EPA, HUD and City of Milwaukee.

j. Compare the methods for conducting lead inspections, partial inspections and lead-free inspections.

k. Select rooms and components for sampling or testing using protocols and documented methodologies.

L. Describe how to obtain appropriate background information on property being inspected.

m. Select sample locations using protocols and documented methodologies.

n. Use an XRF following using protocols and documented methodologies.

o. Discuss legal and liability issues of using an XRF.

p. Discuss issues of using chemical tests.

q. Conduct an inspection using protocols and documented methodologies.

r. Conduct a lead-free inspection using protocols and documented methodologies.

s. Prepare an inspection report and a lead-free inspection report.

t. Describe the recordkeeping responsibilities for the types of records kept and length of retention.

u. Describe the procedures for issuing lead-free certificates.

(c) Required topics for lead refresher courses. Each lead refresher training course shall meet the required minimum training hours, shall include lectures, participatory activities and a written course test and shall include hands-on instructional activities and hands-on skills assessment as appropriate. Each lead refresher training course shall be based on EPA and department-approved curricula and shall provide instruction and materials that address student learning goals and objectives submitted by the training manager and cover all required topics as follows:

1. `Lead abatement supervisor refresher course.' A total of 8 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead abatement supervisor certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to regulated activities in general as well as specific information pertaining to lead hazard reduction, and current technologies relating to lead-based paint activities in general and lead-based paint hazard reduction in particular.

2. `Lead abatement worker refresher course.' A total of 8 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead abatement worker certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to lead-based paint hazard reduction and current technologies relating to regulated activities in general and lead-based paint hazard reduction and lead-safe work practices in particular.

3. `Lead hazard investigator refresher course.' A total of 8 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead hazard investigator certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to lead-based paint and hazard identification and current technologies relating to regulated activities in general and lead-based paint hazard assessment in particular.

4. `Lead inspector refresher course.' A total of 8 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead inspector certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to lead-based paint identification and current technologies relating to regulated activities in general and lead-based paint identification in particular.

5. `Lead project designer refresher course.' A total of 4 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead project designer certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to lead-based paint and current technologies relating to regulated activities in general and lead hazard reduction in particular.

6. `Lead risk assessor refresher course.' A total of 8 training hours to include review of the curriculum covered in courses required for lead risk assessor certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to regulated activities in general as well as specific information pertaining to risk assessments, and current technologies relating to regulated activities generally and specifically.

7. `Lead sampling technician refresher course.' A total of 2 training hours to include a review of the curriculum covered in the course required for lead sampling technician certification, as appropriate, an overview of current safety practices relating to regulated activities, current federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to lead-based paint and current technologies relating to dust, paint and soil sampling in general and clearance in particular.

8. `Lead-safe renovator refresher course.' A total of 4 training hours to include a review of the curriculum and work practices covered in the course required for lead-safe renovator certification, an overview of current lead safety practices relating to renovation activities, current federal, state and local statutes, regulations, rules and ordinances relating to lead-based paint and renovation, and current technologies relating to lead-safe work practices for renovation.

(d) Length of training. All required training for any conducted course shall be completed within a continuous 30-day period.

(e) Learning goals and objectives. An accredited training course shall have written learning goals and objectives.

(f) Teaching methods. Instructors shall teach an accredited training course using a variety of teaching methods designed to meet the course learning goals and objectives, including methods that require active participation by the students.

(g) Quality control plan. The training manager shall develop and implement a quality control plan under s. DHS 163.25 (9) for an accredited training course.

(h) Course test.

1. A written, closed-book course test, monitored by the principal instructor or training manager, shall be administered for each initial training course and refresher training course.

2. Course tests shall be submitted to the department for review as part of the application for accreditation and shall be resubmitted whenever their content changes. Only course tests that have been approved by the department may be administered.

3. A course test shall be developed in accordance with the course test blueprint reflecting the learning goals and objectives of the training course, and shall consist of a minimum of 25 multiple choice questions for every 8 training hours of the course.

4. The minimum passing score on a course test shall be correct answers to 70% of the total number of questions, rounded up to the nearest whole number.

5. A student who fails the course test must retake the entire course test, but may not take the course test more than once in a given day or more than twice in a 2-week period. If a student fails to pass the course test within 30 days, the student shall retake the course or complete a corresponding refresher course before retaking the course test for the failed course.

6. The training manager shall maintain the validity, security and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates each student's knowledge and skills. The training manager shall ensure that only the full course test is administered and not a portion of the course test.

(i) Hands-on skills assessment. The principal instructor shall conduct and document a hands-on skills assessment of each student for each student learning objective or goal where hands-on instructional activities are performed. A guest instructor who is designated by the training manager for hands-on instruction, may assist the principal instructor in performing the corresponding hands-on skills assessment. A student-to-instructor ratio of not greater than 8:1 shall be maintained during hands-on skills assessment but may need to be less when necessary to ensure adequate observation of student performance.

(9)   Training certificate.

(a) Requirement to verify identification. Before admitting a student into a class, the training manager shall verify the identity of the student by viewing one form of official photo identification. The training provider shall verify that the individual who presents the identification bears a reasonable likeness to the photograph and is at least 18 years of age or will attain 18 years of age no later than 12 months after completing the training. The training manager may delegate verification of identity to an employee of the training program. Any of following forms of photo identification may be accepted:

1. Driver's license.

2. Identification card issued by the U.S. military, or a federal, state, local or tribal agency.

3. U.S. or foreign issued passport.

4. Permanent resident alien card.

(am) Document student identification. The training manager shall record the type of identification examined, the name of the issuing agency, the identification number, the student's full name as it appears on the identification, and the student's date of birth. The training manager may delegate recording of student identity to an employee of the training program.

(b) Requirement to issue training certificate. The training manager shall issue a training certificate to a student when the student completes all course requirements.

(c) Content of training certificate. A training certificate shall include all of the following information:

1. A unique certificate number.

2. The date the certificate is issued.

3. The name of the course, as specified under sub. (8) (a) to (c) , which shall clearly indicate initial or refresher, and the language in which the course was conducted if other than English.

4. The student's full name as it appears on the student's official identification under par. (a) .

5. A clearly identifiable picture of the student's face.

6. The date or dates of the course, including starting and ending dates for consecutive day courses and each date of training for courses conducted on days that are not consecutive, and the total number of training hours provided.

7. A statement that the student passed the course test, when a course test is required.

8. The date of the course test, when a course test is required.

8m. The training expiration date, which shall be 2 years from the date of course completion for the lead abatement work initial, abatement worker refresher, abatement supervision initial, abatement supervisor refresher, project design initial, project designer refresher, lead sampling initial, sampling technician refresher, inspection initial, inspector refresher, hazard investigation initial, hazard investigator refresher, and risk assessor refresher courses, and shall be 4 years from the date of course completion for the lead-safe renovation initial and lead-safe renovator refresher courses.

9. The name, address and telephone number of the provider of the training course, as the information appears on the application for accreditation or is later changed by notice to the department under s. DHS 163.25 (7) (a) or (b) .

10. The name and original signature of the course training manager written in blue ink.

11. The following statement: "This training course complies with the requirements of and is accredited by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services under ch. DHS 163 , Wis. Adm. Code."

(10)   Compliance. The training provider, the training manager and all instructors shall remain in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations related to regulated activities and the conduct of training.

CR 00-172 : cr. Register February 2002 No. 554 , eff. 3-1-02; EmR0928 : emerg. am. (1), (2), (5), (8) (a) (intro.), 1. (intro.), 2. (intro.), (b) 1. j., k., o., p., (c) 7., (h) 3., (9) (a), (b), (c) 3. and 4., cr. (4) (d), (8) (a) 1. zg. to zu., (b) 1. Lm., w., x., y., (c) 8., (9) (a) 1. to 4., (am), and (c) 8m., r. and recr. (8) (a) 1. a. to zf., (b) 1. n. and t., eff. 10-16-09; CR 09-085 : am. (1), (2), (5), (8) (a) (intro.), 1. (intro.), 2. (intro.), (b) 1. j., k., o., p., (c) 7., (h) 3., (9) (a), (b), (c) 3. and 4., cr. (4) (d), (8) (a) 1. zg. to zu., (b) 1. Lm., w., x., y., (c) 8., (9) (a) 1. to 4., (am), and (c) 8m., r. and recr. (8) (a) 1. a. to zf., (b) 1. n. and t. Register March 2010 No. 651 , eff. 4-1-10; correction in (9) (c) 11. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , Stats., Register March 2010 No. 651 .

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