DHS 163.16 HistoryHistory: EmR0928: emerg. cr. eff. 10-16-09; CR 09-085: cr. Register March 2010 No. 651, eff. 4-1-10; CR 19-110: am. (1), r. (2), (3) Register June 2021 No. 786, eff. 7-1-21; (1) (title) repealed under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., and (1) renumbered to DHS 163.13 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register June 2021 No. 786. subch. III of ch. DHS 163Subchapter III — Accreditation of Lead Training Courses and Approval of Training Managers and Instructors DHS 163.20(1)(1) Requirement for accreditation. No person may offer, advertise, claim to provide or conduct a lead training course that is represented as qualifying any person for certification to perform a regulated renovation, lead hazard reduction, or lead investigation activity in this state unless that training course has received accreditation from the department, has an approved principal instructor, uses only approved instructors and the training provider is owned by or employs an approved training manager. DHS 163.20(2)(2) Only training courses. Department accreditation is provided only for a specific training course designed for individuals seeking certification or recertification in a discipline under s. DHS 163.10 (2). DHS 163.20(3)(3) Only in-state courses. The department may grant training course accreditation only to training courses conducted in Wisconsin. DHS 163.20(4)(a)(a) Separate accreditation. Separate accreditation is required for each training course, whether an initial course or a refresher course. A separate application under s. DHS 163.21 is also required for each course. A training provider may have no more than one application for course accreditation submitted for review at a time. DHS 163.20(4)(b)(b) Initial training course. Accreditation of an initial training course shall be granted for a specific course under sub. (8) (a) or (b) that meets all requirements of this chapter. DHS 163.20(4)(c)(c) Refresher training course. A refresher training course shall be separate and distinct from the initial training course, be for a specific course under sub. (8) (c) and meet all requirements of this chapter. DHS 163.20(4)(d)(d) Course disciplines. A person may seek accreditation from the department to offer lead training courses in any of the following disciplines: DHS 163.20(4)(d)2.2. Lead-safe renovation initial and lead-safe renovator refresher conducted in a language other than English. DHS 163.20(4)(d)4.4. Lead abatement work initial and lead abatement worker refresher conducted in a language other than English. DHS 163.20(4)(d)5.5. Lead abatement supervision initial and lead abatement supervisor refresher. DHS 163.20(4)(d)9.9. Lead hazard investigation initial and lead hazard investigator refresher. DHS 163.20(5)(5) Training resources. An accredited training course shall be conducted using facilities, equipment and instructional materials that promote the learning objectives for which the course is offered. DHS 163.20(5)(a)(a) Facilities shall have appropriate space for classroom and hands-on training. DHS 163.20(5)(b)(b) Instructional material shall be department-approved, include only materials currently approved, and be kept updated with new information provided by the department. DHS 163.20(5)(c)(c) Equipment shall be appropriate for demonstrating and conducting the required work practices under s. DHS 163.14, maintained in proper working condition, and licensed and stored in compliance with any applicable requirements and regulations. DHS 163.20(5)(d)(d) Students shall be given the department-approved student manual and any other approved handouts to take with them. Students shall also be given a paper copy of this chapter unless the student agrees to accept an electronic copy. DHS 163.20(6)(6) Approved training manager. The training provider shall have an approved training manager under s. DHS 163.24 (2). The training manager shall be responsible for all administrative duties under s. DHS 163.25. The actions of the training manager shall be deemed actions of the training provider company. DHS 163.20(7)(a)(a) Principal instructor. Each training course offered shall have a principal instructor who is approved under s. DHS 163.24 (3) and designated by the training manager under s. DHS 163.25 (5). The principal instructor has the primary responsibility for the organization and teaching of the course and for direct supervision of all guest instructors for the course. An individual may not act as a principal instructor for 2 or more concurrently conducted training courses. DHS 163.20(7)(b)(b) Guest instructor. Under s. DHS 163.25 (4), a training manager may designate a guest instructor to teach under the direct supervision of a principal instructor or to assist a principal instructor with hands-on instructional activities of a course. A guest instructor shall meet the qualifications under s. DHS 163.24 (4). DHS 163.20(7)(c)(c) Instructors for hands-on instructional activities and skills assessment. An accredited training course shall meet or exceed all of the following instructor requirements for hands-on activities: DHS 163.20(7)(c)1.1. ‘Principal instructor.’ At least one principal instructor shall provide direct supervision of each hands-on instructional activity and skills assessment. DHS 163.20(7)(c)2.2. ‘Student-to-instructor ratio.’ A student-to-instructor ratio of not greater than 8:1 shall be maintained during initial course hands-on instructional activities and hands-on skills assessment but may need to be less when necessary to ensure adequate instruction and observation of student performance. A student-to-instructor ratio of not greater than 12:1 shall be maintained during refresher course hands-on instructional activities and hands-on skills assessment but may need to be less when necessary to ensure adequate instruction and observation of student performance. DHS 163.20(7)(c)3.3. ‘Guest instructors.’ Guest instructors may assist the principal instructor with hands-on instructional activities and skills assessment. DHS 163.20(8)(a)(a) Required learning objectives for courses leading to certification in lead-safe renovation and lead hazard reduction disciplines. An accredited training course that meets a training requirement under s. DHS 163.11 for certification as a lead-safe renovator, lead abatement worker, lead abatement supervisor or lead project designer shall include all work practice standards under s. DHS 163.14 for the discipline. A training course shall be based on department-approved curricula and shall meet or exceed the applicable minimum curriculum requirements, including both the minimum number of course training hours and the minimum number of hands-on training hours, as follows: DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.1. ‘Lead-safe renovation course.’ A lead-safe renovation course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 2 hours of hands-on practice, hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives: DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.b.b. Describe the symptoms of lead poisoning and health risks to children and adults exposed to lead. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.c.c. Explain why lead, dust and debris are a special concern in housing and child-occupied facilities. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.d.d. Identify the clearance standards for floors, interior window sills and window troughs. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.e.e. Discuss the EPA, HUD and OSHA lead regulations and their relation to renovation activities. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.j.j. Discuss the certified renovator roles and responsibilities under this chapter. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.k.k. Identify the major work practice standards for renovation activities under this chapter. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.L.L. Identify the possible enforcement actions that may be taken for violations of this chapter. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.m.m. Discuss the HUD lead safe housing rule requirements for training, lead-safe work practices and clearance in federally owned or assisted housing. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.n.n. Compare the requirements of this chapter with the EPA renovation, repair and painting rule under 40 CFR 745 Subparts E and L and the HUD lead safe housing rule under 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts B to M and R. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.s.s. Correctly use a recognized test kit to determine if lead-based paint is present on components and surfaces affected by renovation work. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.t.t. Correctly use an EPA flow chart to determine what regulatory requirements apply to a specific renovation project. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.u.u. Describe the three major steps to lead safe renovation: proper setup, lead safe work practices and proper cleanup. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.v.v. Describe the purpose and benefits of establishing work area containment during renovation activities. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.w.w. Demonstrate interior work area setup and containment, including posting signs and limiting access, removing or covering furnishings and belongings, covering floors, closing doors and windows, and sealing vents. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.y.y. Demonstrate exterior work area setup and containment, including posting signs and limiting access, removing or covering furnishings and belongings; covering the ground; and closing doors and windows. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.z.z. Describe the differences between traditional renovation work practices and lead-safe renovation work practices. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zc.zc. Discuss proper use of personal protection equipment and hygiene practices to protect workers and control the spread of dust. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zd.zd. Explain the role regular and daily cleaning plays in preventing the spread of lead hazards. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zj.zj. Describe dust clearance inspections and how they differ from cleaning verification. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zo.zo. List the records that must be kept on the job site during a renovation activity. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zr.zr. Describe the records that must be generated and maintained if using a paint test kit. DHS 163.20(8)(a)1.zu.zu. List and discuss the use of the 7 steps to lead-safe renovation, repair and painting for training uncertified workers. DHS 163.20(8)(a)2.2. ‘Lead abatement work course.’ A lead abatement work course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours only to persons who successfully completed a department-approved lead-safe renovation course and meet the requirements of s. DHS 163.10 for certification. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 6 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives: DHS 163.20(8)(a)2.c.c. Discuss employer responsibilities for worker training and protection under 29 CFR 1926.62, lead in construction regulations issued by the U.S. occupational safety and health administration. DHS 163.20(8)(a)2.d.d. Determine characteristics of a job site that can affect an abatement project.
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