Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 41 - LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
Section 11-41-4 - Accreditation of training programs: target housing and child-occupied facilities

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 11-41-4

Current through February, 2024

(a) Scope:

(1) A training program may seek accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities courses in any of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, and abatement worker. A training program may also seek accreditation to offer refresher courses for each of the above listed disciplines.

(2) A training program shall not provide, offer, or claim to provide department-accredited lead-based paint activities courses without applying for and receiving accreditation from the department as required under subsection (b).

(3) Accredited training programs, training program managers, and principal instructors shall comply with all of the requirements of this section including approved terms of the application and all of the requirements and limitations specified in any accreditation documents issued to training programs.

(b) Application process: The following are procedures a training program shall follow to receive departmental accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities courses:

(1) A training program seeking accreditation shall submit a written application to the department containing the following information:
(A) The training program's name, address, and telephone number.

(B) A list of courses for which it is applying for accreditation. For the purposes of this section, courses taught in different languages and electronic learning courses are considered different courses, and each shall independently meet the accreditation requirements.

(C) The name and documentation of the qualifications of the training program manager.

(D) The name and documentation of qualifications of any principal instructor.

(E) A statement signed by the training program manager certifying that the training program meets the requirements established in subsection (c). If a training program uses EPA-recommended model training materials, or training materials approved by a state or Indian Tribe that has been authorized by the EPA, the training program manager shall include a statement certifying that, as well.

(F) If a training program does not use EPA-recommended model training materials, its application for accreditation shall also include:
(i) A copy of the student and instructor manuals, or other materials to be used for each course;

(ii) a copy of the course agenda For each course; and

(iii) When applying for accreditation of a course in a language other than English, a signed statement from a qualified, independent translator that they had compared the course to the English language version and found the translation to be accurate.

(G) All training programs shall include in their application for accreditation the following:
(i) A description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training;

(ii) A copy of the course test blueprint for each course;

(iii) A description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course; and

(iv) A copy of the quality control plan as described in subsection (c) (9).

(2) If a training program meets the requirements in subsection (c), then the department shall approve the application for accreditation no more than sixty days after receiving a complete application from the training program. In the case of approval, a certificate of accreditation shall be sent to the applicant. In the case of disapproval, a letter describing the reasons for disapproval shall be sent to the applicant. Prior to disapproval, the department may, at its discretion, work with the applicant to address inadequacies in the application for accreditation. The department may also request additional materials retained by the training program under subsection (i). If a training program's application is disapproved, the program may reapply for accreditation at any time.

(3) A training program may apply for accreditation to offer courses or refresher courses in as many disciplines as it chooses. A training program may seek accreditation for additional courses at any time as long as the program can demonstrate that it meets the requirements of this section.

(4) A training program applying for accreditation shall submit the appropriate fees in accordance with section 11-41-10.

(c) Requirements for the accreditation of training programs. For a training program to obtain accreditation from the department to offer lead-based paint activities courses, the program shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The training program shall employ a training manager who has:
(A) At least two years of experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults; or

(B) A bachelor's or graduate degree in building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, public health, education, business administration or program management or a related field; or

(C) Two years of experience in managing a training program specializing in environmental hazards; and

(D) Demonstrated experience, education or training in the construction industry including: lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene.

(2) The training manager shall designate a qualified principal instructor for each course who has:
(A) Demonstrated experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults; and

(B) Successfully completed at least sixteen hours of any EPA or department-accredited, or EPA-authorized state or Indian Tribal-accredited, lead-specific training; and

(C) Demonstrated experience, education, or training in lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene.

(3) The principal instructor shall be responsible for the organization of the course, course delivery, and oversight of the teaching of all course material. The training manager may designate guest instructors as needed for a portion of the course to provide instruction specific to the lecture, hands-on activities, or work practice components of a course. However, the principal instructor is primarily responsible for teaching the course materials and shall be present to provide instruction (or oversight of portions of the course taught by guest instructors) for the course for which she or he has been designated the principal instructor.

(4) The following documents shall be recognized by the department as evidence that training managers and principal instructors have the education, work experience, training requirements, or demonstrated experience, specifically listed in paragraphs (1) and (2). This documentation shall be submitted with the accreditation application and retained by the training program as required by the record keeping requirements contained in subsection (i). Those documents include the following:
(A) Official academic transcripts or diplomas as evidence of meeting the education requirements;

(B) Resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements; and

(C) Certificates from train-the-trainer courses and lead-specific training courses as evidence of meeting the training requirements.

(5) The training program shall ensure the availability of, and 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.

(6) To become accredited in the following disciplines, the training program shall provide training courses that meet the following training requirements:
(A) The inspector course shall last a minimum of twenty-four training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the inspector course are contained in subsection (d) (1).

(B) The risk assessor course shall last a minimum of sixteen training hours, with a minimum of four hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the risk assessor course are contained in subsection (d) (2).

(C) The supervisor course shall last a minimum of thirty-two training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the supervisor course are contained in subsection (d) (3).

(D) The project designer course shall last a minimum of eight training hours. The minimum curriculum requirements for the project designer course are contained in subsection (d) (4).

(E) The abatement worker course- shall last a minimum of sixteen training hours, with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the abatement worker course are contained in subsection (d) (5).

(F) Electronic learning and other alternative course delivery methods are permitted for the classroom portion of courses but not the hands-on portion of courses or for final course tests described in paragraph (7). Electronic learning courses shall comply with the following requirements:
(i) A unique identifier shall be assigned to each student for them to use to launch and re-launch the course.

(ii) The training provider shall track each student's course logins, launches, progress, and completion, and maintain these records in accordance with paragraph (i) of this section.

(iii) The course shall include periodic knowledge checks equivalent to the number and content of the knowledge checks contained in EPA's model course, but at least sixteen over the entire course. The knowledge checks shall be successfully completed before the student can go on to the next module.

(iv) There shall be a test of at least twenty questions at the end of the electronic learning portion of the course, of which eighty per cent shall be answered correctly by the student for successful completion of the electronic learning portion of the course. The test shall be designed so that students do not receive feedback on their test answers until after they have completed and submitted the test.

(v) Each student shall be able to save or print a copy of an electronic learning course completion certificate. The electronic certificate shall not be susceptible to easy editing.

(7) For each course offered, the training program shall conduct a course test at the completion of the course, and if applicable, a hands-on skills assessment for that discipline. Each individual shall successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score of at least seventy per cent correct on the course test to pass any course.
(A) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' performance of the work practices and procedures associated with the course topics contained in subsection (d).

(B) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' knowledge and retention of the course topics.

(C) The course test shall:
(i) Be developed in accordance with the test blueprint submitted with the training accreditation application;

(ii) Adequately cover the topics included in the training course for that discipline;

(iii) Be a closed book examination administered by the training provider in written, multiple-choice format; and

(iv) Consist of at least the minimum number of questions indicated in subparagraph (D).

(D) The minimum number of multiple-choice questions for the course tests in each discipline shall be:
(i) Abatement workers: fifty.

(ii) Supervisors: one hundred.

(iii) Inspectors: one hundred.

(iv) Risk assessors: one hundred.

(v) Project designers: fifty.

(E) A person who fails to receive a passing score of at least seventy per cent on a course test may take no more than two additional course tests without retaking the course.

(8) The training program shall issue unique course completion certificates to each individual who passes the training course. The course completion certificate shall include:
(A) The name, a unique identification number, and address of the individual;

(B) The name of the particular course that the individual completed;

(C) The dates of course completion and test passage;

(D) The name, address, and telephone number of the training program; and

(E) The language in which the course was taught.

(9) The training manager shall develop and implement a quality control plan. The plan shall be used to maintain and improve the quality of the training program over time.

This plan shall contain at least the following elements:

(A) Procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect innovations in the field.

(B) Procedures for the training manager's annual review of principal instructor competency.

(10) Courses offered by the training program shall teach the work practice standards contained in section 11-41-6 and other standards developed by EPA, as applicable, in such a manner that trainees are provided with the knowledge needed to perform the lead-based paint activities they will be responsible for conducting.

(11) The training manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the training program complies at all times with all of the requirements in this section.

(12) The training manager shall allow the department to audit the training program to verify the contents of the application for accreditation as described in subsection (b).

(13) The training manager shall provide notification of lead-based paint activities courses offered.
(A) The training manager shall provide the department with notification of all lead-based paint activities courses offered. The original notification shall be received by the department at least seven business days prior to the start date of any lead-based paint activities course.

(B) The training manager shall provide the department updated notification when lead-based paint activities courses will begin on a date other than the start date specified in the original notification, as follows:
(i) For lead-based paint activities courses beginning prior to the start date provided to the department, an updated notification shall be received by the department at least seven business days before the new start date.

(ii) For lead-based paint activities courses beginning after the start date provided to the department, an updated notification shall be received by the department at least two business days before the start date provided to the department.

(C) The training manager shall update the department of any change in location of lead-based paint activities courses at least seven business days prior to the start date provided to the department.

(D) The training manager shall update the department regarding any course cancelations, or any other change to the original notification. Updated notifications shall be received by the department at least two business days prior to the start date provided to the department.

(E) Each notification, including updates, shall include the following:
(i) Notification type (original, update, cancelation).

(ii) Training program name, departmental accreditation number, address, and telephone number.

(iii) Course discipline, type (initial or refresher), and the language in which instruction will be given.

(iv) Date and time of training.

(v) Training location's telephone number and address.

(vi) Principal instructor's name.

(vii) Training manager's name and signature.

(F) All notifications shall be in writing. Written notification of lead-based paint activities course schedules can be accomplished by using either the sample form titled "Lead-Based Paint Training Notification" or a similar form developed by the training program containing the information required in subparagraph (E). All written notifications shall be delivered by U.S. Postal Service, fax, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery.

(G) Lead-based paint activities courses shall not begin on a date or at a location other than that specified in the original notification unless an updated notification identifying a new start date or location is submitted, in which case the course shall begin on the new start date and location specified in the updated notification.

(H) No training program shall provide leadbased paint activities courses without first notifying the department of such activities in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph.

(14) The training manager shall provide notification following completion of leadbased paint activities courses.
(A) The training manager shall provide the department notification after the completion of any lead-based paint activities course. This notification shall be received by the department no later than ten business days following course completion.

(B) The notification shall include the following:
(i) Training program name, departmental accreditation number, address, and telephone number.

(ii) Course discipline and type (initial or refresher).

(iii) Date of training.

(iv) For each student who took the course, the student's name, address, date of birth, course completion certificate number, and course test score.

(v) The training manager's name and signature.

(C) All notifications shall be in writing. Written notification following leadbased paint activities training courses can be accomplished by using either the sample form titled "Lead-Based Paint Training Course Follow-up" or a similar form developed by the training program containing the information required in subparagraph (B). All written notifications shall be delivered by U.S. Postal Service, fax, commercial delivery service, or hand delivery.

(d) Minimum training curriculum requirements. A training program accredited by the department to offer lead-based paint courses in the specific disciplines listed in this subsection shall ensure that its courses of study include, at a minimum, the following course topics.

(1) Inspector. Instruction in the topics described in subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and (G) must be included in the hands-on portion of the course.
(A) Role and responsibilities of an inspector.

(B) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

(C) Background information on federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint and lead-based paint activities.

(D) Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and components for sampling or testing.

(E) Paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies.

(F) Clearance standards and testing, including random sampling.

(G) Preparation of the final inspection report.

(H) Record keeping.

(2) Risk assessor. Instruction in the topics described in subparagraphs (D), (F), and (G) must be included in the hands-on portion of the course.
(A) Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor.

(B) Collection of background information to perform a risk assessment.

(C) Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging, and food.

(D) Visual inspection for the purposes of identifying potential sources of leadbased paint hazards.

(E) Lead hazard screen protocol.

(F) Sampling for other sources of lead exposure.

(G) Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results, including all applicable state or federal guidance or regulations pertaining to lead-based paint hazards.

(H) Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

(I) Preparation of a final risk assessment report.

(3) Supervisor. Instruction in the topics described in subparagraphs (E), (G), (H), (I), and (J) must be included in the hands-on portion of the course.
(A) Role and responsibilities of a supervisor.

(B) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

(C) Background information on federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint abatement.

(D) Liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.

(E) Risk assessment and inspection report interpretation.

(F) Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan and abatement report.

(G) Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control.

(H) Lead-based paint abatement and leadbased paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices.

(I) Interior dust abatement and cleanup or lead-based paint hazard control and reduction methods.

(J) Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead-based paint hazard control and reduction methods.

(K) Clearance standards and testing.

(L) Cleanup and waste disposal.

(M) Record keeping.

(4) Project designer.
(A) Role and responsibilities of a project designer.

(B) Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan for large-scale abatement projects.

(C) Lead-based paint abatement and leadbased paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices for large-scale abatement projects.

(D) Interior dust abatement and cleanup or lead hazard control and reduction methods for large-scale abatement projects.

(E) Clearance standards and testing for large-scale abatement projects.

(F) Integration of lead-based paint abatement methods with modernization and rehabilitation projects for large-scale abatement projects.

(5) Abatement worker. Instruction in the topics described in subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and (G) must be included in the hands-on portion of the course.
(A) Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.

(B) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

(C) Background information on federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint abatement.

(D) Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control.

(E) Lead-based paint abatement and leadbased paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices.

(F) Interior dust abatement methods and cleanup or lead-based paint hazard reduction.

(G) Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead-based paint hazard reduction.

(e) Requirements for the accreditation of refresher training programs. A training program may seek accreditation to offer refresher training courses in any of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, and abatement worker. To obtain departmental accreditation to offer refresher training, a training program shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Each refresher course shall review the curriculum topics of the full-length courses listed under subsection (d) of this section, as appropriate. In addition, to become accredited to offer refresher training courses, training programs shall ensure that their courses of study include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) An overview of current safety practices relating to lead-based paint in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

(B) Current laws and regulations relating to lead-based paint in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

(C) Current technologies relating to leadbased paint in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

(2) Each refresher course, except for the project designer course, shall last a minimum of eight training hours. The project designer refresher course shall last a minimum of four training hours. Refresher courses for all disciplines except project designer shall include a hands-on component.

(3) Except for project designer courses, for all other courses offered, the training program shall conduct a hands-on assessment and, at the completion of the course, a course test.

(4) A training program may apply for accreditation of a refresher course concurrently with its application for accreditation of the corresponding training course as described in subsection (b). If so, the department shall use the approval procedure described in subsection (b). In addition, the minimum requirements contained in subsection (c) (1) to (5), (c) (6) (F), and (c) (7) to (14) and paragraphs (1) to (3) shall also apply.

(5) A training program seeking accreditation to offer refresher training courses only shall submit a written application to the department containing the following information:
(A) The refresher training program's name, address, and telephone number.

(B) A list of courses for which it is applying for accreditation. For the purposes of this section, courses taught in different languages and electronic learning courses are considered different courses, and each shall independently meet the accreditation requirements.

(C) The name and documentation of the qualifications of the training program manager.

(D) The name and documentation of the qualifications of the principal instructor.

(E) A statement signed by the training program manager certifying that the refresher training program meets the minimum requirements established in subsection (c), except for the requirements in subsection (c) (6) (A) to (E). If a training program uses EPA-developed model training materials, or training materials approved by a state or Indian Tribe that has been authorized by EPA to develop its refresher training course materials, the training manager shall include a statement certifying that, as well.

(F) If the refresher training course materials are not based on EPA-developed model training materials or training materials approved by an authorized state or Indian Tribe, the training program's application for accreditation shall include:
(i) A copy of the student and instructor manuals to be used for each course; and

(ii) A copy of the course agenda for each course.

(G) All refresher training programs shall include in their application for accreditation the following:
(i) A description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training.

(ii) A copy of the course test blueprint for each course.

(iii) A description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course (if applicable).

(iv) A copy of the quality control plan as described in subsection (c) (9).

(H) The requirements in subsection (c) (1) to (5), (6) (F), and (7) to (14) apply to refresher training providers.

(6) If a refresher training program meets the requirements listed in this subsection, then the department shall approve the application for accreditation no more than sixty days after receiving a complete application from the refresher training program. In the case of approval, a certificate of accreditation shall be sent to the applicant. In the case of disapproval, a letter describing the reasons for disapproval shall be sent to the applicant. Prior to disapproval, the department may, at its discretion, work with the applicant to address inadequacies in the application for accreditation. The department may also request additional materials retained by the refresher training program under subsection (i). If a refresher training program's application is disapproved, the program may reapply for accreditation at any time.

(f) Re-accreditation of training programs.

(1) Unless re-accredited, a training program's accreditation (including refresher training accreditation) shall expire four years after the date of issuance. If a training program meets the requirements of this section, the training program shall be re-accredited.

(2) A training program seeking re-accreditation shall submit an application to the department no later than sixty days before its accreditation expires. If a training program does not submit its application for re-accreditation by that date, the department cannot guarantee that the program will be re-accredited before the end of the accreditation period.

(3) The training program's application for re-accreditation shall contain:
(A) The training program's name, address, and telephone number.

(B) A list of courses for which it is applying for re-accreditation. For the purposes of this section, courses taught in different languages and electronic learning courses are considered different courses, and each shall independently meet the accreditation requirements.

(C) The name and qualifications of the training program manager.

(D) The name and qualifications of the principal instructor.

(E) A description of any changes to the training facility, equipment, or course materials since its last application was approved that adversely affects the students' ability to learn.

(F) A statement signed by the program manager stating that:
(i) The training program complies at all times with all requirements in subsections (c) and (e), as applicable; and

(ii) The record keeping and reporting requirements of subsection (i) shall be followed.

(G) A payment of appropriate fees in accordance with section 11-41-10.

(4) Upon request, the training program shall allow the department to audit the training program to verify the contents of the application for re-accreditation as described in paragraph 3.

(g) Suspension, revocation, and modification of accredited training programs.

(1) The department may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, suspend, revoke, or modify training program accreditation, including refresher training accreditation, if a training program, training manager, or other person with supervisory authority over the training program has:
(A) Misrepresented the contents of a training course to the department or the student population, or both.

(B) Failed to submit required information or notifications in a timely manner.

(C) Failed to maintain required records.

(D) Falsified accreditation records, instructor qualifications, or other accreditation-related information or documentation.

(E) Failed to comply with the training standards and requirements in this section.

(F) Failed to comply with federal, state, or local lead-based paint statutes or regulations.

(G) Made false or misleading statements to the department in its application for accreditation or re-accreditation, which the department relied upon in approving the application.

(2) In addition to an administrative or judicial finding of violation, execution of a consent agreement in settlement of an enforcement action constitutes, for purposes of this section, evidence of a failure to comply with relevant statutes or regulations.

(h) Procedures for suspension, revocation, or modification of training program accreditation.

(1) Prior to taking action to suspend, revoke, or modify the accreditation of a training program, the department shall notify the affected entity in writing of the following:
(A) The legal and factual basis for the suspension, revocation, or modification.

(B) The anticipated commencement date and duration of the suspension, revocation, or modification.

(C) Actions, if any, which the affected entity may take to avoid suspension, revocation, or modification, or to receive accreditation in the future.

(D) The opportunity and method for requesting a hearing prior to final action by the department to suspend, revoke, or modify accreditation.

(E) Any additional information, as appropriate, which the department may provide.

(2) If a hearing is requested by the accredited training program, the department shall:
(A) Provide the affected entity an opportunity to offer written statements in response to the department's assertions of the legal and factual basis for its proposed action, and any other explanations, comments, and arguments it deems relevant to the proposed action.

(B) Provide the affected entity such other procedural opportunities as the department may deem appropriate to ensure a fair and impartial hearing.

(C) Appoint a hearings officer to conduct the hearing.

(D) No person shall serve as hearings officer if he or she has had any prior connection with the specific matter.

(3) The hearings officer appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) shall:
(A) Conduct a fair, orderly, and impartial hearing within ninety days of the request for a hearing.

(B) Consider all relevant evidence, explanation, comment, and argument submitted.

(C) Notify the affected entity in writing within ninety days of completion of the hearing of his or her decision and order. Such an order is a final agency action that may be subject to judicial review.

(4) If the department determines that the public health, interest, or welfare warrants immediate action to suspend the accreditation of any training program prior to the opportunity for a hearing, it shall:
(A) Notify the affected entity of its intent to immediately suspend training program accreditation for the reasons listed in subsection (g) (1). If a suspension, revocation, or modification notice has not previously been issued pursuant to subsection (g) (1), it shall be issued at the same time the emergency suspension notice is issued.

(B) Notify the affected entity in writing of the grounds for the immediate suspension and why it is necessary to suspend the entity's accreditation before an opportunity for a suspension, revocation, or modification hearing.

(C) Notify the affected entity of the anticipated commencement date and duration of the immediate suspension.

(D) Notify the affected entity of its right to request a hearing on the immediate suspension within fifteen days of the suspension taking place and the procedures for the conduct of such a hearing.

(5) Any notice, decision, or order issued by the department under this section, any transcripts or other verbatim record of oral testimony, and any documents filed by an accredited training program in a hearing under this section shall be available to the public, except as otherwise provided by law. Any such hearing at which oral testimony is presented shall be open to the public, except that the hearings officer may exclude the public to the extent necessary to allow presentation of information which may be entitled to confidential treatment.

(6) The public shall be notified of the suspension, revocation, modification, or reinstatement of a training program's accreditation through appropriate mechanisms.

(7) The department shall maintain a list of parties whose accreditation has been suspended, revoked, modified, or reinstated.

(i) Training program record keeping requirements.

(1) Accredited training programs shall maintain, and make available to the department, upon request, the following records:
(A) All documents specified in subsection (c)(4) that demonstrate the qualifications listed in subsection(c)(1) and (2) of the training manager and principal instructors.

(B) Current curriculum and course materials and documents reflecting any changes made to these materials.

(C) The course test blueprint.

(D) Information regarding how the hands-on assessment is conducted including, but not limited to:
(i) Who conducts the assessment;

(ii) How the skills are graded;

(iii) What facilities are used; and

(iv) The pass or fail rate.

(E) The quality control plan as described in subsection (c) (9).

(F) Results of the students' hands-on skills assessments and course tests, and a record of each student's course completion certificate.

(G) Any other material not listed in subparagraphs (A) to (F) that was submitted to the department as part of the program's application for accreditation.

(H) For course modules delivered in an electronic format, a record of each student's logins, launches, progress, and completion, and a copy of the electronic learning completion certificate for each student.

(2) The training program shall retain these records at the address specified on the training program accreditation application (or as modified in accordance with paragraph (3)) for a minimum of three years and six months.

(3) The training program shall notify the department in writing within thirty days of changing the address specified on its training program accreditation application or transferring the records from that address.

(j) Amendment of accreditation.

(1) A training program shall amend its accreditation within ninety days of the date a change occurs to information included in the program's most recent application. If the training program fails to amend its accreditation within ninety days of the date the change occurs, the program may not provide training until its accreditation is amended.

(2) To amend an accreditation, a training program shall submit a completed "Accreditation Application for Training Providers," signed by an authorized agent of the training provider, noting on the form that it is submitted as an amendment and indicating the information that has changed.

(3) Training managers, principal instructors, permanent training locations. If the amendment includes a new training program manager, any new or additional principal instructor, or any new permanent training location, the training provider is not permitted to provide training under the new training manager or offer courses taught by any new principal instructor or at the new training location until the department either approves the amendment or thirty days have elapsed, whichever occurs earlier.

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