DHS 163.25(7)(c)(c) Change of ownership. The accreditation of a training course under this subchapter may be transferred to a new owner provided the course remains the same course accredited under this chapter and the transfer is requested by both the training provider transferring the course and the new owner of the course. Upon receipt of a request to transfer the accreditation of a course, the department will change the course’s accreditation to contingent accreditation under s. DHS 163.22 with no change in expiration date or with an expiration date 2 years after the date ownership of the course changed, whichever is earlier.
DHS 163.25(7)(d)(d) Change in a course. A change in the training course description under s. DHS 163.21 (2), the training resources under s. DHS 163.21 (3), the course registration plan under s. DHS 163.21 (5) or course materials under s. DHS 163.21 (6). In addition to the notice of a change in course materials under s. DHS 163.21 (6), the training manager shall submit a draft of the revised materials. After reviewing the draft revisions, the department may allow a trial period of 3 class sessions of a training course before requiring submittal of a final revision.
DHS 163.25(7)(e)(e) Change of training manager. When a training course does not have an approved training manager, the course may not be offered.
DHS 163.25 NoteNote: Submit training course changes to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 137, Madison, WI 53703-3445 or by any other method acceptable to the department.
DHS 163.25(8)(8)Permission to audit. The training manager shall permit department representatives to attend, evaluate and monitor any accredited training course and have access to records associated with any accredited training course at any reasonable time without charge or hindrance to the department for the purpose of an accreditation audit or any other evaluation of compliance with this chapter and any other applicable statute or regulation.
DHS 163.25(9)(9)Quality control. The training manager shall be responsible for developing and implementing a written quality control plan with measures that include all of the following:
DHS 163.25(9)(a)(a) Compliance. Ensuring that the training course and course personnel comply with all provisions of this chapter.
DHS 163.25(9)(b)(b) Instructor review. Annually reviewing instructor competency and taking measures to improve competency when necessary.
DHS 163.25(9)(c)(c) Material review. Annually reviewing and revising training materials and course tests to reflect innovations and changes in the field.
DHS 163.25(9)(d)(d) Training and meetings. Attending training and meetings to which the training manager has been invited by the department as a means of improving the quality of training offered.
DHS 163.25(9)(e)(e) Validity of course test. Maintaining the validity, integrity and security of the course test under sub. s. DHS 163.20 (8) (h).
DHS 163.25(9)(f)(f) Validity of skills assessment. Maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment under s. DHS 163.20 (8) (i) to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees’ performance of skills taught during hands-on training.
DHS 163.25(10)(10)Records.
DHS 163.25(10)(a)(a) Requirement to retain records. The training manager shall ensure that the training provider offering an accredited training course retains the records in par. (b) at its principal place of business in Wisconsin. If no office is maintained in Wisconsin, records shall be retained at the office location closest to Wisconsin. Records shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years 6 months and shall be given to the department upon request.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)(b) Records to be retained. The following records shall be retained:
DHS 163.25(10)(b)1.1. A copy of each department-approved instructor and student manual, course test, course test blueprint, all printed materials used in the course, other training material and any document reflecting changes made to any material.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)2.2. All scored course tests.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)3.3. A copy of each student’s training diploma and original photo saved in digital format.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)4.4. Documentation of training manager, principal instructor and guest instructor qualifications, including copies of any principal instructor approvals under s. DHS 163.24 (3) and guest instructor designations under sub. (4).
DHS 163.25(10)(b)5.5. Original attendance forms signed by students, and any other attendance records.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)6.6. The quality control plan when required under s. DHS 163.25 (9), including documentation of activities performed in compliance with the quality control plan.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)7.7. Documentation of hands-on skills assessment completed for each student and signed by the principal instructor.
DHS 163.25(10)(b)9.9. Any other material submitted to the department as part of the application for accreditation or later at the request of the department to provide a basis for granting accreditation.
DHS 163.25(11)(11)Submission of student data.
DHS 163.25(11)(a)(a) Within 2 working days after an accredited lead training course is completed, the training manager shall submit student data to the department in an electronic format provided by or approved by the department or in another format approved by the department.
DHS 163.25(11)(b)(b) The student data submitted shall include all of the following information for each student:
DHS 163.25(11)(b)1.1. Name of the course and if it was an initial or refresher course.
DHS 163.25(11)(b)2.2. The course dates.
DHS 163.25(11)(b)3.3. For each training diploma issued, the date the training diploma was issued.