DHS 163.22(6)(6)Accreditation audits.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)(a) On-site audits. Department staff may conduct on-site accreditation audits of a training course to review for compliance with this chapter. A training manager, instructor or other staff for an accredited training course may not deny department staff entry to conduct an audit. An audit may include a review of all the following:
DHS 163.22(6)(a)1.1. Records.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)2.2. Facilities.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)3.3. Instructional curriculum.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)4.4. Course test administration and security procedures.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)5.5. Classroom instruction.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)6.6. Audio-visual materials.
DHS 163.22(6)(a)7.7. Course content and learning objectives, including whether classroom instruction is based on the learning goals and objectives submitted to the department under s. DHS 163.21 (6) (c), as demonstrated by using learning objectives to introduce topics, focusing topics on the learning objectives, reviewing learning objectives in topic reviews and testing for student comprehension of the learning objectives through class discussions, class activities, hands-on training and the course test.
DHS 163.22(6)(b)(b) Records audits. The department may conduct audits of training course records, including records required under s. DHS 163.25 (10), and may require a training provider to submit records to the department for purposes of determining compliance.
DHS 163.22(6)(c)(c) Notice of audit results. Within 60 days after completing an accreditation audit, the department shall notify the training manager in writing of the audit results.
DHS 163.22 HistoryHistory: CR 00-172: cr. Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; EmR0928: emerg. am. (4) (b), eff. 10-16-09; CR 09-085: am. (4) (b) Register March 2010 No. 651, eff. 4-1-10; CR 19-110: am. (1), (2), (6) (c) (title) Register June 2021 No. 786, eff. 7-1-21.
DHS 163.23DHS 163.23Renewal of course accreditation.
DHS 163.23(1)(1)Requirement for renewal of accreditation. A training course may not be conducted after its accreditation expires until the training manager applies for and receives renewal of accreditation for the training course. When accreditation of a training course has been expired for less than one year, the department may reinstate accreditation if the training manager applies to the department for renewal of accreditation under this section. When accreditation of a training course has been expired for one year or longer, the training manager shall submit a new application under s. DHS 163.21 for contingent accreditation.
DHS 163.23(2)(2)Conditions for renewal of accreditation. The department may renew accreditation of a training course that complies with the provisions of this chapter.
DHS 163.23(3)(3)Application for renewal of accreditation. To apply for renewal of accreditation, the training manager for a training course shall submit an application that includes all of the following:
DHS 163.23(3)(a)(a) Application form. A fully and accurately completed department application form.
DHS 163.23(3)(b)(b) Description of changes. A description of any changes to the training course since the last application was approved that were not previously reported to the department, including changes to resources or course materials.
DHS 163.23(3)(c)(c) Other documents. When directed by the department, other documents that verify compliance of the training course with this chapter.
DHS 163.23(3)(d)(d) Accreditation fee. Each application for renewal of course accreditation shall be accompanied by a 2-year non-refundable accreditation fee of $25 per course hour or a 4-year accreditation fee of $50 per course hour.
DHS 163.23 NoteNote: Course application forms are available on the department website at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead. To request a form by mail, call 608-261-6876 or write to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Madison WI 53703-3445.
DHS 163.23 NoteNote: Submit completed application and fee according to form instructions.
DHS 163.23(4)(4)Audit. To determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter and eligibility for renewal of accreditation, the department may conduct audits under s. DHS 163.22 (6) of the training course.
DHS 163.23(5)(5)Renewal of accreditation. Within 60 days of receiving application for renewal of accreditation, the department shall review the application for compliance with the conditions for renewal of accreditation and take one of the following actions:
DHS 163.23(5)(a)(a) Grant renewal of accreditation. If accreditation is renewed, the department shall send the training manager a certificate of accreditation under s. DHS 163.22 (5) to extend accreditation for 2 years or 4 years, depending on the fee amount under sub. (3) (d) paid.
DHS 163.23(5)(b)(b) Deny renewal of accreditation. If the department denies renewal of accreditation, the department shall notify the training manager in writing. The notice shall include the reason for the denial and shall inform the training manager of the right to appeal that action under s. DHS 163.33.
DHS 163.23 HistoryHistory: CR 00-172: cr. Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; EmR0928: emerg. am. (3) (a) and (d), eff. 10-16-09; CR 09-085: am. (3) (a) and (d) Register March 2010 No. 651, eff. 4-1-10; CR 19-110: am. (3) (a), (5) (intro.) Register June 2021 No. 786, eff. 7-1-21.
DHS 163.24DHS 163.24Training manager and instructor approval.
DHS 163.24(1)(1)Requirement for approval. No individual may function as a training manager for a provider of accredited training courses, or principal instructor of an accredited training course without being approved by the department under this section.