Virginia Law

A. For a training program to obtain accreditation from the board to teach lead-based paint activities, the program must demonstrate through its application material that it meets the minimum requirements for principal instructor qualifications, required topic review, length of training, and recordkeeping for each discipline for which the program is seeking accreditation. Training programs must offer courses that teach the standards for conducting lead-based paint activities contained in this chapter and other such standards adopted by EPA.

B. Each applicant for approval as an accredited lead training provider must meet the requirements established by this chapter. Applicants must apply on a form provided by the board. The application form must be completed in accordance with the instructions supplied and must include the following:

1. The course for which the training provider is applying for accreditation.

2. A statement signed by the training program manager certifying that the training program meets the minimum requirements established in this chapter.

3. The names and qualifications, including education and experience, of each principal instructor.

4. A copy of the student manuals and instructor manuals or other materials to be used.

5. A copy of the course agenda that includes the time allocation for each course topic.

6. A copy of the test and answer sheet.

7. A description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training.

8. A description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills.

9. A copy of the quality control plan as described in 18VAC15-30-410.

10. A sample of a certificate that will be issued to students who successfully complete the course.

11. A proposed course date for auditing purposes.

12. The application fee required by 18VAC15-30-162.

C. The application must be received by the board no later than 45 days before the desired audit date.

D. An applicant may seek approval for as many initial and refresher courses as it chooses, but must submit a separate application for each program.

E. Applicants may seek accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities initial or refresher courses in any of the following disciplines: lead abatement worker, lead project designer, lead abatement supervisor, lead inspector, and lead risk assessor.

F. 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 deficient. All deficiencies must be corrected prior to the on-site audit.

G. Upon completion of the preliminary review, the board will conduct an on-site audit of the training program. The applicant will be notified of any deficiencies identified during the audit. All deficiencies must be corrected prior to the approval of the application.

H. An accredited training program must be approved by the board before the training program's training certificates will be accepted by the board as evidence that an individual has completed an accredited lead training program.

I. Each accredited lead training program that is granted approval will be sent a letter indicating the discipline approved and an expiration date.