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The Alliance for Healthy Homes delivered a “Train-the-Trainer”
class at locations around the country to help prepare organizations to
become accredited trainers under EPA’s new Renovation,
Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. As of April 2010, this rule
requires virtually every contractor working in pre-1978 homes to complete
an 8-hour course in lead safe work practices or face a Federal fine of
up to $37,500 a day. The Train-the-Trainer course does not certify participants
to be accredited trainers under the rule, but rather gives participants
background on the requirements of EPA's rule and instruction on how to
most effectively deliver the new lead safe work practices course for renovators.
- Provide an adequate facility and materials to do hands-on training
- Have a training manager with experience in adult education and familiarity
with construction or lead abatement
- Have a principal instructor with experience in adult education and
experience or education in construction/lead abatement and who has completed
16 hours of accredited lead abatement training*
- Fulfill record keeping, auditing, and reporting requirements
- Complete an application and pay a fee (fee waived for non-profit entities)
*Note: This 16 hour requirement refers to traditional
Lead Abatement Training (for Workers, Supervisors, Inspectors, or Risk
Assessors). Even though this training is required by the EPA, it does
not cover the specific requirements of the RRP Rule, or instruction on
how to train contractors. The Alliance’s Train the Trainer class
is the best way to receive instruction specific to this rule and may help
demonstrate familiarity with lead for the instructor or training manager,
however, it does not supplement the 16 hour lead abatement requirement.
Our course can help your organization to become a
successful RRP Trainer. Drawing on experience in training organizations
to deliver lead safe work practices training across the country, the class
will include information on:
- RRP Rule requirements
- Detailed review of the EPA model curriculum
- How to effectively deliver the hands-on components of training
- How to make the class relevant and address common question
- How to market the class to contractors
- How to apply for accreditation
- Tools for remaining in compliance with EPA requirements
There is a dire shortage of trainers to meet projected
needs. EPA believes that there are only 194 firms currently in the business
of providing accredited lead training and estimates 236,000 individuals
will need to be trained. Meeting the expected demand will require hundreds
or even thousands of additional firms to enter the market. Especially
needed are trainers who understand local renovation practices and have
connections to their contracting community. Non-profit organizations and
community housing organizations are especially well suited to take on
this role.
RRP training also has the potential to be a revenue source for your organization.
Organizations may set training fees as they see fit and in response to
community needs (similar classes charge $150-$200 per person). Costs can
easily be recouped in as few as three trainings!
By becoming an accredited RRP trainer, you can both help meet a critical
community need and provide a new and valuable revenue stream for your
organization!
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Dates are continually being added! Check back often, or contact Patrick
MacRoy to learn more about hosting a training in your community!
Click
here for background on EPA's RRP Rule.
For more information on the Alliance's program, view
the Train-the-Trainer
Class Flyer.
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