Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-4c

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-72-4c - Training provider accreditation; refresher training course

(a) Application for accreditation of a training provider for a refresher training course. A training provider may seek accreditation to offer refresher training courses in any occupation. To obtain KDHE accreditation to offer refresher training courses, each training provider shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Each refresher course shall review the curriculum topics of the full-length courses listed in K.A.R. 28-72-4a as appropriate. In addition, each training provider shall ensure that the refresher course of study includes, at a minimum, the following:

(A) An overview of current safety practices relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate occupation;

(B) current laws and regulations relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate occupation; and

(C) current technologies relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate occupation.

(2) Each refresher course, except for the project designer course and the lead-safe work practices course, shall last at least eight training hours. The project designer and lead-safe work practices refresher courses shall last at least four training hours.

(3) For each refresher training course offered, the training provider shall conduct a hands-on assessment, if applicable.

(4) For each refresher training course offered, the training provider shall conduct a course exam at the completion of the course.

(b) Any training provider may apply for accreditation of a refresher training course concurrently with its application for accreditation of the corresponding training course as described in K.A.R. 28-72-4 . If the training provider submits both applications concurrently, the procedures and requirements specified in K.A.R. 28-72-4 shall be used by KDHE for accreditation of the refresher course and the corresponding training course.

(c) Each training provider seeking accreditation to offer only refresher training courses shall submit a written application to KDHE, which shall include the following:

(1) A completed training course accreditation application on a form provided by KDHE, which shall include the following:

(A) The training provider's name, address, and telephone number;

(B) the name and date of birth of the training manager;

(C) the name and date of birth of the principal instructor for each course;

(D) a list of locations at which training will take place;

(E) a list of courses for which the training provider is applying for accreditation; and

(F) a statement signed by the training manager certifying that the information provided in the application for accreditation, and any additional information included with the application, is true and accurate to the best of the training manager's knowledge and understanding, that the training provider will comply with K.A.R. 28-72-4 through K.A.R. 28-72-4c, and that the training provider will conduct lead training only in those occupations in which the training provider has received accreditation;

(2) a copy of the student and instructor manuals;

(3) the course agenda;

(4) the course examination blueprint;

(5) a copy of the quality control plan as described in K.A.R. 28-72-4(d)(9);

(6) a copy of a sample course completion diploma as described in K.A.R. 28-72-4(d)(8);

(7) a description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training; and

(8) a payment to KDHE for the applicable nonrefund-able reaccreditation fees, unless the training provider is a state, federally recognized Indian tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization as evidenced by a letter of determination issued by the IRS, which shall accompany the application.

(d) The following shall apply to each training provider applying for the accreditation of refresher training courses:

(1) The good standing requirements in K.A.R. 28-72-4(a);

(2) the procedures for training provider accreditation issuance or denial in K.A.R. 28-72-4(c) ;

(3) the requirements for accreditation of a training provider for a training course;

(4) the training, education, and the experience requirements for training managers and principal instructors in K.A.R. 28-72-4(e) and (f); and

(5) the provisions relating to suspension or revocation of accreditation in K.A.R. 28-72-4(g) .

(e)

(1) Unless revoked sooner, each training provider's accreditation, including refresher training courses, shall expire two years after the date of issuance. If a training provider meets the requirements of subsections (a), (c), and (d), the training provider shall be reaccredited.

(2) Each training provider seeking reaccreditation of one or more refresher training courses shall submit an application to KDHE at least 60 calendar days before the training provider's accreditation expires. If a training provider does not submit its application for reaccreditation by that date, the provider's reaccreditation before the end of the accreditation period shall not be guaranteed by KDHE.

(3) The training provider's application for reaccredita-tion shall contain the following:

(A) A completed training provider course accreditation application on a form provided by KDHE, which shall include the following:

(i) The training provider's name, address, and telephone number;

(ii) the name and date of birth of the training manager;

(iii) the name and date of birth of the principal instructor for each course;

(iv) a list of locations at which training will take place;

(v) a list of refresher training courses for which the training provider is applying for reaccreditation; and

(vi) a statement signed by the training manager certifying that the information provided in the application for reaccreditation, and any additional information included with the application, is true and accurate to the best of the training manager's knowledge and understanding, that the training provider will comply with K.A.R. 28-72-4, K.A.R. 28-72-4a, and K.A.R. 28-72-4c, and that the training provider will conduct lead training only in those occupations in which the training provider has received accreditation;

(B) a list of refresher training courses for which the training provider is applying for reaccreditation;

(C) a description of any changes to the training facility, equipment, or course materials since the training provider's last application was approved that adversely affect the students' ability to learn; and

(D) a payment to KDHE for the nonrefundable fees specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3, as applicable, unless the training provider is a state, federally recognized Indian tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization as evidenced by a letter of determination issued by the IRS, which shall accompany the application.

(4) If the training provider has allowed its accreditation to expire and the provider desires to be accredited, the training provider shall reapply in the same manner as that required for an application for an original accreditation in accordance with this regulation.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-4c

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-1,202 and 65-1,207; effective, T-28-9-13-99, Sept. 13, 1999; effective Jan. 7, 2000; amended Dec. 6, 2002; amended April 9, 2010.