Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 26.16.01.17 - Training Provider Accreditation Requirements

A. The Department may accredit a training provider separately for each training course to be provided by that training provider. Accreditation is based on:

(1) Approval by the Department of an application submitted by the training provider; and

(2) An audit, by the Department, of a class conducted by the training provider implementing the curriculum included in the application.

B. Training Provider Accreditation Application Requirements.

(1) A training provider shall submit to the Department a separate application for accreditation for each training course to be provided.

(2) The application for each training course shall include:

(a) A completed application sheet, on a form to be provided by the Department;

(b) A curriculum, including stated learning objectives, a detailed outline of course content which clearly indicates allocation of time for specified topics, a description of learning activities, and a description of audiovisual and other teaching materials;

(c) Copies of all printed instructional materials to be provided to students;

(d) A list of instructors, including a designated primary instructor, who have been accredited under Regulation .18 of this chapter;

(e) A statement of qualifications for recognized experts who are to serve as instructors, as specified in Regulation .18 of this chapter;

(f) A description of training facilities which are adequate to accommodate all learning activities specified in the curriculum; and

(g) A written plan for administering examinations, providing identification cards to students, and submittal of required training records to the Department.

C. Requirements for Training Course Accreditation Renewal.

(1) A training provider shall submit to the Department, within 1 year of the training course accreditation date or most recent renewal, a written request for training course accreditation renewal.

(2) The written request for accreditation renewal shall include a statement reflecting efforts of the training provider to maintain an up-to-date training program and describing any changes in course curriculum.

(3) Unless the Department approves the written request for accreditation renewal and approves an audit of a training class conducted by the training provider implementing the curriculum with changes as indicated in the request for accreditation renewal, the training provider's accreditation expires after 1 year.

D. Training Provider Performance Requirements.

(1) Each training provider shall maintain records of all individuals who have successfully completed lead paint abatement training courses, to include name, date of birth, test score, training expiration date, and individual identification number.

(2) Records for supervisor and inspector courses shall also include each trained individual's mailing address and telephone number.

(3) Records for each training class shall be submitted to the Department, in a format established by the Department, within 10 working days following that class.

(4) The training provider shall submit, for approval by the Department, proposed changes in course faculty and substantive changes in course content.

(5) The training provider shall notify the Department at least 48 hours in advance of each scheduled training class.

(6) The training provider shall present its courses in accordance with the representations made on its application. Deviations from the application by the training provider shall be approved in advance by the Department.

E. Requirements for Foreign Language Courses.

(1) A training course to be presented in a language other than English is regarded as separate from a training provider's English language version of that training course and requires a separate application for accreditation.

(2) Instructors for any foreign language course shall meet requirements of Regulation .18 of this chapter and shall be fluent in the language of presentation for the course.

(3) The training provider for a foreign language course shall provide written instructional and reference materials in the language of presentation for the course and shall provide to the Department written verification of the accuracy of translations for these materials.

(4) The training provider for a foreign language course shall provide an examination, approved by the Department, in the language of presentation for the course.

(5) Presentation of an English language course may not be provided through an interpreter to a non-English-speaking class.

Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.17

Regulations .17 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 24, 1995, except Regulations .03, .11, .12, and .13C effective February 24, 1996 (22:24 Md. R. 1874)
Regulations .17 adopted effective May 20, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 734)