N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:62-4.3 - Application for certification of training courses

(a) An applicant for certification of training courses shall submit an application and a proposal on forms provided by the Department specifying the following:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the agency, institution, or private firm which plans to conduct the course;

2. Name of the discipline(s) for which the applicant is applying for certification;

3. A signed statement by the training manager that clearly details how the course meets the minimum requirements outlined in 8:62-4.2;

4. A description of course location and course fees;

5. Detailed outlines of course curricula as set forth at 8:62-4.6 through 12, the time allotted for each topic, and a list of the instructors for each topic area;

6. A description of the interactive/participatory teaching methods as defined at N.J.A.C. 8:62-2 which shall be employed to present each topic. Lecture shall not be considered an interactive/participatory teaching method;

7. Copies of written materials to be distributed as a part of the training courses;

8. Evidence demonstrating that the applicant has employed a training manager and has employed or contracted to employ a minimum of three instructors, either on a full-time or part-time basis to satisfy the requirements as set forth at 8:62-4.5. Resumes, transcripts, diplomas, and professional certifications describing specialized training and education and/or prior experience shall be submitted and documentation of compliance with the instructor criteria;

9. A list of the types, brand names, and quantities of respirators to be used to demonstrate a fit test;

10. A description of the type and quantity of protective clothing to be used during hands-on training and demonstration;

11. A description and the quantities of the materials to be used for hands-on training including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, scaffolding, plastic sheeting, other construction equipment, air filtration units, water spray devices, decontamination facilities, simulated lead material, and where appropriate, Material Safety Data Sheets;

12. A detailed description of the site of the training course including the address where hands-on practice exercises will be conducted;

13. A detailed description of the procedures for conducting the assessment of the hands-on skills;

14. Any restrictions on attendance, such as English-only or other language to be used;

15. For any non-English training course, all course materials, examinations and related course literature shall be translated into that language and a written certification that the translation is accurate and valid;

16. Instructor-to-student ratio for hands-on training shall be no greater than 10 students to one instructor;

17. A copy of the written examinations to be administered to the trainees by the training agency;

18. Evidence that a no-smoking policy shall be established, maintained, and enforced during all aspects of the training; and

19. Evidence of a quality control plan pursuant to 8:62-4.4(t).

(b) All materials submitted as part of the application shall be typewritten or machine printed.

(c) The applicant shall successfully pass a pre-commencement inspection of the training facility(ies) conducted by representatives of the Department.

(d) The applicant shall, within seven calendar days, notify the Department in writing of any change(s) in the application information occurring either prior to or after the issuance of certification.

(e) A non-refundable application fee for biennial certification in the amount of $ 500.00 per discipline shall be forwarded with the application. The application fee shall be paid by certified check or money order, made payable to the New Jersey Department of Health. No liability shall be assumed by the Department for the loss in the transmission of the application fee.

(f) Certification of refresher training courses is expressly conditioned upon maintaining a certification in good standing in that discipline for which the applicant is applying.

(g) The Department may have 180 calendar days for initial course certification and 45 calendar days for refresher course certification, to approve or disapprove the application from its receipt date. Prior to disapproval, the Department may, at its discretion, work with the applicant to correct any deficiencies in the application. In the case of approval, a biennial certification shall be granted to the applicant. In the case of disapproval, a letter describing the reason for disapproval shall be forwarded to the applicant. If certification is denied, the applicant may reapply at any time.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-4.3