Virginia Law

A. Training programs desiring board approval must meet the minimum requirements established in this chapter. Persons requesting approval as an accredited asbestos training program to prepare training program participants for licensure requirements must submit the appropriate application form along with the following:

1. Training provider's business name, physical address, mailing address, and telephone number.

2. Copies of documentation of approval of the asbestos training program issued by EPA or other states, if applicable.

3. Applicable fee specified in 18VAC15-21-180.

4. The training program curriculum.

5. A narrative explaining how the training program meets the requirements for approval in the following areas:

a. Length of training in hours.

b. Amount and type of hands-on training.

c. Examinations (length, format, and passing score).

d. Topics covered in the training program.

e. Assurances of test security and how exams are administered.

6. A copy of all training program materials, including student manuals, instructor notebooks, handouts, and training aids.

7. A copy of the examination used and applicable answer sheets.

8. The name and documentation of the qualifications of the training manager. The training manager employed by the applicant must meet the requirements of 18VAC15-21-230.

9. The names and documentation of the qualifications of each principal instructor and subject areas that each principal instructor will teach. Principal instructors must meet the requirements of 18VAC15-21-240.

10. An example of the completion certificate that will be issued to students who successfully complete the accredited asbestos training program.

11. A proposed training program date for auditing purposes. The proposed date will be confirmed or an alternate date will be proposed within 10 business days after receipt of a complete asbestos training program application.

B. An application must contain all information required by this section.

C. An application must be received by the department no less than 45 days prior to the requested audit date.

D. Upon receipt of an application, a preliminary review will be conducted to ensure compliance with this chapter. The applicant will be notified if the application is incomplete or is deficient. All deficiencies must be corrected prior to the onsite audit.

E. Upon completion of the preliminary review, the board will conduct an onsite audit. The applicant will be notified of any deficiencies identified during the audit. All deficiencies must be corrected prior to approval of the application.

F. Onsite audits are not required for final approval of asbestos courses with a primary location that is out of state, to be conducted solely out of state, so long as the course is currently approved by a MAP state. Proof of MAP state approval must be submitted with the application.

G. All training programs must have a monitored, final written examination.