§ 203.3. Training course accreditation procedures.
(a) Federal requirements. Training providers shall meet the EPA training course requirements in 40 CFR, Part 745 (relating to lead-based poisoning prevention in cetain residential structures).
(b) Accreditation of initial and refresher courses.
(1) A person may apply to the Department for approval to conduct training courses, including refresher training courses. A person desiring to apply as an approved training provider for a specific course shall complete an application prescribed by the Department and submit the completed application with the appropriate fee prescribed in § 203.8 (relating to fees). The application shall be received by the Department at least 30 days prior to the first course session. The Department will not process an application which is submitted without the fee or that is incomplete.
(2) A provider requesting accreditation of a training course given outside this Commonwealth shall, in addition to complying with paragraph (1), submit copies of applicable State or Federal approvals, along with the name, address and telephone number of the person, department or agency giving the approval.
(3) The Department will grant accreditation of a training course and issue a certificate of accreditation when it has determined from a complete review of application materials that the course meets the EPA’s requirements.
(4) The Department will inform the provider in writing of its reasons for denying accreditation. The Department may schedule a reevaluation at its discretion.
(5) Course accreditation shall be renewed annually. A person applying for reaccreditation shall reaffirm his address and course information on a form prescribed by the Department and shall provide the Department with a description of course changes since his last accreditation or reaccreditation application.
(c) Course test.
(1) A monitored final written examination will be required for all courses unless provided for in this chapter. For students who are unable to take a written examination, the Department may accept an equivalent oral examination.
(2) Training course instructors who provide oral examinations for students who are unable to take a written examination shall issue an answer sheet to be marked by the attendee. The student shall sign the answer sheet, and it shall become a part of the training course provider’s recordkeeping as described within this chapter.
(3) A passing grade on the course test is a score of 70%.
(d) Changes to accredited training courses.
(1) A provider may change an accredited training course only with approval of the Department. The provider shall submit to the Department written notice of the contemplated change at least 10 days before its proposed implementation date. The Department may waive the 10-day requirement for good cause shown.
(2) Changes may include the following:
(i) Topic covered.
(ii) Course materials.
(iii) Training course instructors.
(iv) Teaching methods.
(v) Dates and location of scheduled courses.
(vi) Language in which course is given.
(e) Training course provider requirements.
(1) The provider shall notify the Department in writing of the scheduled commencement of a course at least 5 days before the first session.
(2) The provider shall cooperate with the Department in all matters relating to the conduct of the course and shall permit representatives of the Department to attend course sessions at no cost. The provider shall make available to the Department, upon request and at no cost, course materials, examinations and records.
(3) The provider shall provide each student who has met the qualifications for supervisor, risk assessor or inspector with a training certificate, and shall provide the Department within 15 days of the successful completion of the course a copy of each student’s training certificate.
Cross References This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 203.7 (relating to reciprocity).
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