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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 11.13.12.09" title_num="11" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="12" heading="Education.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Technicians installing replacement automotive glass shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program, at least 3 hours every 3 years, with a final exam and an ongoing education component. The program shall include, among other things:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Automotive glass replacement safety issues;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An understanding of OEM installation standards and procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Relevant technical specifications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Adhesive system manufacturer specific comprehensive retention system training; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The opportunity to apply and demonstrate the skills technicians learn.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Technicians performing recalibration/calibration procedures shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program with a final exam and ongoing education component. Curriculum used for ADAS training shall be kept on file (in an auditable format) and shall contain the following elements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>What ADAS are, what they do, and how they function;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Types of ADAS;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Purpose of recalibration/calibration and the need for precise execution; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Types of recalibration/calibration:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Static;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Dynamic; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Dual (static and dynamic).</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Comprehensive and manufacturer specific recalibration/calibration training for the system/equipment used by the automotive glass company are as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Set up and operation of the equipment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintenance of the equipment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Successful completion/mastery of the training shall be verified by a final exam which includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Knowledge assessment of ADAS and the recalibration/calibration process; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Skill assessment to verify proper technique and use of equipment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Training with respect to the content and requirements of the current version of ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS shall be required for all personnel directly involved in the automotive glass replacement process and may include, for example, scheduling, purchasing, installing, customer service, quality control, and management. Records of this training detailing content, date, participants, and acknowledgment of the participant’s successful completion of the training and receipt of a printed copy of the current standard shall be maintained.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>