Section 159.11. Certification effective dates and expiration dates.

 

(1)   Effective dates. Certification and renewal certification in a discipline are effective on the date the department issues the photo certification card to the applicant and expire annually, except for exterior asbestos worker certification, which does not expire.

(2)   Expiration dates. The certification expiration date for a discipline other than the exterior asbestos worker discipline is determined as follows:

(a) Initial certification . The expiration date for initial certification shall be 12 months after the completion date of the applicant's most recently completed training required under s. DHS 159.12 (3) .

(b) Renewal certification.

1. When an applicant completes the required refresher training under s. DHS 159.12 (4) more than 3 months before the expiration date of the applicant's certification, the expiration date for the renewal certification shall be 12 months from the date the individual completes the required refresher training.

2. When an applicant completes the required refresher training under s. DHS 159.12 (4) less than 3 months before the expiration date of the applicant's certification, the expiration date for the renewal certification shall be 12 months from the date the applicant's current certification expires.

3. When an applicant completes the required refresher training under s. DHS 159.12 (4) after the expiration date of the applicant's certification, but no later than 24 months after completion of the applicant's most recent accredited training, the expiration date for the renewal certification shall be one year from the date the individual completes the required refresher training.

History: CR 08-036 : cr. Register February 2009 No. 638 , eff. 5-1-09.