Current through September 30, 2024
Section 3286.305 - Installation trainer criteria(a)Trainer qualification required.(1) All classes that provide manufactured home installation education classes used to satisfy the requirements for the initial issuance and renewal of installation licenses under subpart C of this part must be taught by trainers who are registered with HUD as qualified trainers. In order to register with HUD as a qualified trainer, a person must meet the experience requirements of this section.(2) Any entity other than a natural person may also provide initial training and continuing education, as long as such entity establishes its qualification as a trainer by providing evidence and assurance that the entity's individual trainers meet the requirements of this section.(b)Experience prerequisites. In order to qualify as a trainer, an individual or other training entity must provide to HUD evidence that each individual who will be responsible for providing training:(1) Has a minimum of 3,600 hours of experience in one or more of the following:(i) As a supervisor of manufactured home installations;(ii) As a supervisor in the building construction industry;(iii) In design work related to the building construction industry; or(2) Has completed a 2-year educational program in a construction-related field.(c)Certification of curriculum. In order to register as a qualified trainer, an individual or other training entity must submit to HUD certification that training provided in accordance with this subpart D will meet the curriculum requirements established in § 3286.308 or § 3286.309 , as applicable.