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 163.24 Training 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. DHS 163.24(2)(a)(a) Qualifications. A training manager shall have demonstrated experience, education or training in the construction industry, which may include lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, property maintenance, renovation, remodeling, engineering, environmental consultation, occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene and shall have one of the following: DHS 163.24(2)(a)1.1. At least 2 years of experience, education or training in teaching workers or other adults. DHS 163.24(2)(a)2.2. A bachelor’s or graduate degree in building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, public health, education, business administration, program management or a related field. DHS 163.24(2)(a)3.3. Two years of experience in managing a training program specializing in environmental hazards. DHS 163.24(2)(b)(b) Application requirements. An applicant for approval as a training manager shall submit to the department all of the following: DHS 163.24(2)(b)1.1. A fully and accurately completed application on a form obtained from the department. The application shall include the applicant’s social security number. DHS 163.24(2)(b)2.2. Documentation to establish that the applicant meets the qualifications in par. (a). Documentation may include official academic transcripts or a diploma as evidence of meeting education requirements, and letters of reference or documentation of previous work as evidence of meeting experience requirements. DHS 163.24 NoteNote: Training manager application forms are available on the department website at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead. To request forms by mail, call 608-261-6876 or write to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Madison WI 53703-3445. DHS 163.24 NoteNote: Submit completed applications according to form instructions.
DHS 163.24(2)(c)1.1. Within 15 working days after the submission of all required application information, including documentation of training, education and experience, the department shall either grant or deny approval for an applicant to be a training manager. DHS 163.24(2)(c)2.2. If approval is granted, the department shall send the applicant written notice of approval. DHS 163.24(2)(c)3.3. If approval is denied, the department shall give the applicant reasons in writing why the application was denied and shall notify the applicant of the right to appeal the determination under s. DHS 163.33. DHS 163.24(2)(d)(d) Length of approval. Training manager approval remains effective until the training manager terminates association with the lead company providing the accredited course, the company goes out of business, all managed course accreditations expire and are not renewed within 12 months of expiration, or the department suspends or revokes approval.