N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-4.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:62-4.5 - Criteria for training manager and training course instructors

(a) Certified training agencies shall employ a training manager who meets, at a minimum, the education and experience requirements set forth in this subchapter and the U.S.E.P.A. Model Accreditation Plan for States and includes:

1. A minimum of two years of classroom experience in teaching workers and/or adults;

2. A Bachelors or graduate level degree in building, construction technology, or engineering or industrial hygiene or safety or health; or four years experience in managing an occupational safety or health program;

3. Completion of a 40 hour train-the-trainer course which provides instruction in the planning and teaching of any adult education course; or attainment of a Bachelors degree in adult education; and

4. Completion of a minimum of 24 hours of lead-specific training.

(b) To be eligible for certification of any training course, three or more course instructors shall be employed. Instructors shall meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the U.S.E.P.A. Model Accreditation Plan for States in addition to the following qualifications:

1. Successful completion of a 40 hour train-the-trainer course, or a minimum of two years of classroom experience teaching adults, or attainment of a degree in adult education from an accredited college or university;

2. Successful completion of 24 hours of lead-specific training;

3. A minimum of two years of experience related to health, safety, or regulatory aspects of lead abatement, or a minimum of one year of lead abatement experience.

i. To qualify to teach hands-on training, instructors shall have a minimum of two years of experience in construction trades, including but not limited to, lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, or renovation and remodeling;

ii. To qualify to teach the sections on health effects, the instructor shall be a qualified health professional;

4. Maintenance of professional competency through participation in continuing education or professional development programs at least twice a year; and

5. Annual performance reviews by the Training Manager. Only those instructors receiving a satisfactory annual review shall provide course instruction.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-4.5