Part VI. Standards of Practice and Conduct for Accredited Lead Training Programs
18VAC15-30-332. Changes to an approved course.
Once a training course has been approved, substantial changes in any of the approved items must be submitted to the board for review and approval prior to the continuation of the training course. These items include:
1. Course curriculum.
2. Course examination.
3. Course materials.
4. Training manager and principal instructor or instructors.
5. Certificate of completion.
6. Change in permanent training location.
7. Change in ownership of the training program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-334. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-340. Qualifications of training managers and principal instructors.
A. The training program must employ a training manager who:
1. Has at least two years of experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults; has a bachelor's or graduate level degree in building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, public health, education, business administration, program management, or a related field; or has two years of experience in managing a training program that specialized in environmental hazards; and
2. Has demonstrated experience, education, or training in the construction industry, including lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene.
B. The training program must employ a qualified principal instructor, designated by the training manager, for each course who:
1. Demonstrates experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults;
2. Has successfully completed a minimum of 16 hours of any EPA-accredited or board-approved lead-specific training; and
3. Has demonstrated experience, education, or training in lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene.
C. Documentation of all principal instructor qualifications must be reviewed and approved by the board prior to the principal instructor teaching in an accredited lead training program.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-350. Responsibilities of the training manager.
A. The training program must employ a training manager who is responsible for ensuring that the training program complies at all times with the requirements of this chapter and who is responsible for maintaining:
1. The validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment or proficiency test to ensure that the assessment or test accurately evaluates the trainee's performance of the work practices and procedures associated with the course topics.
2. The validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that the test accurately evaluates the trainee's knowledge and retention of the course topics.
B. The training manager must, for each course offered, designate a principal instructor. Principal instructors are responsible for the organization of the course and oversight of the teaching of all course material.
C. Guest instructors may be designated by the training manager as needed to provide instruction specific to the lecture, hands-on activities, or work practice components of a course.
D. Any training manager who intends to also serve as a principal instructor must meet the requirements of subsection B of 18VAC15-30-340.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-360. Training manager and principal instructor documentation.
The following documents will be recognized by the board as proof that training managers and principal instructors meet the applicable educational, work experience, and training requirements specifically listed in 18VAC15-30-340:
1. Official academic transcripts or diplomas as proof of meeting the educational requirements.
2. Resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience as proof of meeting the work experience requirements.
3. Certificates from lead-specific training courses as proof of meeting the training requirements.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-370. Training facilities.
The training program must provide adequate facilities for the delivery of the lecture, course test, hands-on training, and assessment activities. This includes providing training equipment that reflects current work practices and maintaining or updating the equipment and facilities as needed.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-380. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-390. Course examination.
A. For each course, the accredited lead training program must conduct a monitored, written course test at the completion of the course and a hands-on skills assessment, or as an alternative, a proficiency test. Each individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the course test to pass any course, or successfully complete a proficiency test.
B. The course test is an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the training that must test the trainee's knowledge and retention of the topics covered during the course. For a lead abatement worker training program, an oral course test may be administered in lieu of a written course test.
C. Seventy percent will be the passing score on the course test.
D. The hands-on skills assessment is an evaluation of the effectiveness of the hands-on training that must test the ability of the trainees to demonstrate satisfactory performance of work practices and procedures specified in Part VIII (18VAC15-30-440 et seq.) of this chapter, as well as any other skills demonstrated in the course.
E. An accredited lead training program that offers a proficiency test must ensure that the test consists primarily of an evaluation of the effectiveness and reliability of a student's ability to conduct a particular lead-based paint activity. The proficiency test must also cover all of the topics and skills addressed in a particular course.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-400. Certificates of completion.
A. Accredited lead training programs will issue unique course completion certificates to each individual who successfully completes the course requirements. The course completion certificate must include:
1. A unique certificate number.
2. The name and address of the individual.
3. The name of the particular course that the individual completed.
4. Dates of course completion or test passage.
5. The certificate expiration date. Training certificates will expire three years from the date of course completion. If the accredited lead training program offers a proficiency test, those training certificates will expire five years from the date of course completion.
6. Name, address, and telephone number of the training provider.
7. Name and signature of the training manager and principal instructor.
B. The board will not accept training certificates of completion for initial training courses where the name of the course participant, training manager, and principal instructor are the same.
C. Course participants in a refresher training course who are both the training manager and principal instructor of a refresher training program must be monitored by another instructor if completing the program's examination for the purpose of license renewal. The monitoring individual must sign the certificate of completion as the participant's instructor. A course participant in a refresher training course who is either the training manager or the principal instructor of a training program must be monitored by the other if completing his own program's examination for the purpose of license renewal. The monitoring individual must sign the certificate of completion as the participant's instructor.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 31, Issue 15, eff. May 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-410. Quality control plan.
The training manager must develop and implement a quality control plan. The plan will be used to maintain and improve the quality of the accredited lead training program over time. The plan must contain at least the following elements:
1. Procedures for periodic revision of training materials and course test to reflect innovations in the field.
2. Procedures for the training manager's annual review of principal instructor competency.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-415. Electronic delivery of lead refresher training courses.
A. Electronic delivery of accredited lead refresher training courses is permitted, provided the following requirements are met:
1. Courses delivered electronically must be approved by the board in accordance with this chapter. A pre-existing approval for an in-person, classroom-based refresher course does not extend to approval of the electronic course.
2. The training provider must have a system in place to authenticate each participant's identity and the participant's eligibility to enroll in the course.
3. A unique identifier must be assigned to each participant to be used to launch and re-launch the course. This identifier may be used throughout the course if deemed necessary by the instructor.
4. Each participant must be logged into the course and participating for the full length of time required for each course discipline. The training provider must track each participant's course logins, launches, progress, and completion. The training provider must maintain a record of this information in accordance with the applicable recordkeeping requirements of this chapter.
5. The course must include knowledge checks throughout the entirety of the course. The knowledge checks must be successfully completed before the participant moves on to the next module.
6. Course instructors must be available to answer questions or offer technical discussion by way of online discussion or message boards or a telephone number during the training period.
7. There must be a test of at least 20 questions at the end of the course, of which 80% must be answered correctly for successful completion of the course. The test must be designed so that the participant does not receive feedback on answers until after the test has been submitted.
8. Each participant must be provided with a completion certificate that may be saved and printed. The completion certificate must specifically mention that the course was taken online. The certificate must not be susceptible to editing. The certificate must contain all information required by this chapter.
9. Course notifications and participant lists provided to the board must indicate whether the course is conducted electronically.
B. Electronic courses must meet all other requirements for refresher courses as established in this chapter.
C. For auditing purposes, the board must have unrestricted access to the electronic course at any time during which the course is conducted.
D. For purposes of this section, electronic delivery includes real-time virtual training and asynchronous delivery of training courses.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-420. Recordkeeping and provision of records to the board.
A. Each accredited lead training program must maintain and make available upon request from the board the following records:
1. All documents specified in 18VAC15-30-360 that demonstrate the qualifications listed in 18VAC15-30-340 of the training manager and principal instructors.
2. Current curriculum or course materials and documents reflecting any changes made to these materials.
3. Course examination.
4. Information on how the hands-on assessment is conducted, including who conducts the assessment, how the skills are graded, what facilities are used, and the pass-fail rate.
5. The quality control plan described in 18VAC15-30-410.
6. Results of each student's hands-on skills assessments and course examination and a copy of each student's course completion certificate.
7. Any other material not listed in this chapter that was submitted to the board as part of the application for accreditation.
The accredited lead training provider must retain these records at the location specified on the training program application for a minimum of three years and six months.
B. The training manager must notify the board at least 48 hours prior to the start date of any accredited lead training program.
C. The training manager must provide an updated notification when an accredited lead training program will begin on a date other than the start date specified in the original notification as follows:
1. For accredited lead training programs beginning prior to the start date provided to the board, an updated notification must be received by the board at least 48 hours before the new start date.
2. For accredited lead training programs beginning after the start date provided to the board, an updated notification must be received by the board at least 48 hours before the start date provided to the board.
D. The training manager must update the board of any change in location of an accredited lead training program at least seven business days prior to the start date provided to the board.
E. The training manager must update the board regarding any accredited lead training program cancellations or any other change to the original notification at least two business days prior to the start date provided to the board. This requirement will not apply to situations or circumstances beyond the control of the training provider.
F. Each notification must include the following:
1. Notification type (i.e., original, update, cancellation).
2. Training program name, Virginia accreditation number, address, and telephone number.
3. Course discipline, type (initial or refresher), and the language in which the instruction will be given.
4. Dates and times of training.
5. Training locations, telephone number, and address.
6. Principal instructor's name.
7. Training manager's name and signature.
G. The training program participant list must be completed by the training provider and training program participants daily.
H. The training program participant list must be retained by the training provider for three years following the date of completion of the training program.
I. The training manager must provide to the board the accredited lead training program participant list no later than 10 business days following the training program completion.
J. The training program participant list must include the following:
1. Training program name, Virginia accreditation number, address, and telephone number.
2. Course discipline and type (initial or refresher).
3. Dates of training.
4. Each participant's name, address, social security number, course completion certificate number, and course test score.
5. Training manager's name and signature.
K. Notifications and training program participant lists must be submitted electronically in the manner acceptable to the board.
L. The training provider must retain all examinations completed by training program participants for a period of three years.
M. The department will not recognize training certificates from approved training providers that fail to comply with the notification requirements of this section or fail to provide a training program participant list as required by this section.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-430. Change of address.
The accredited lead training provider must notify the board within 30 days prior to relocating its business or transferring the records.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-435. Access by the department.
Accredited training providers must permit department representatives to attend, evaluate, and monitor any accredited training program. No prior notice of attendance by department representatives is required. The department will be given access to all course materials, principal instructor and training manager rosters, participant rosters, and other records as stipulated by this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-437. Suspension or revocation of approval of an accredited lead training provider.
The board may suspend, revoke, or modify an accredited lead training program's approval if an accredited lead training provider, training manager, or other person with supervisory authority over the training program has:
1. Misrepresented the contents of a training course to the board or the student population.
2. Failed to submit required information or notification in a timely manner.
3. Failed to submit training program notification as required and in the manner described in 18VAC15-30-420.
4. Failed to submit training program participant lists as required and in the manner described in 18VAC15-30-420.
5. Failed to maintain required records.
6. Falsified accreditation records, qualifications of the training manager and principal instructors, or other accreditation information.
7. Failed to comply with the federal, state, or local lead-based paint statutes or regulations.
8. Acted as an ostensible licensee for undisclosed persons who do or will control or direct, directly or indirectly, the operations of the accredited lead training provider's business.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.