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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 26.31.01.05" title_num="26" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="01" heading="Training Course Provider Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The training course provider must satisfy all requirements of Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department may approve a training course if the training provider demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department the ability to teach the requirements in this regulation and Regulations .02—.04 of this chapter by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submitting complete course materials to the Department for approval; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Employing instructors having academic credentials or a minimum of 3 years field experience in the topics they instruct.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The training provider shall administer a proctored closed-book examination approved by the Department which:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Contains a minimum of 100 multiple-choice questions, of which:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At least 25 questions shall be specific to COMAR 26.04.02;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>At least 15 questions shall adequately cover the Department standard inspection format; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>At least 10 questions shall adequately cover final determinations regarding replacement or repair of an on-site wastewater system inspection; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Requires a passing score of at least 70 percent for certificate of completion.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The training provider shall issue to each individual who successfully completes the training course a certificate of completion with the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Name of training course;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Individual’s name;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Individual’s mailing address, electronic address, and phone number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Identification number unique to that individual;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Name, address, and phone number of training provider;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Instructor’s name and signature; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Date of training and examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>In order to audit any training provider, Department representatives may attend, evaluate, and monitor any training course and may or may not provide notice of attendance.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Prior to changing any portion of an approved course the training provider shall obtain approval from the Department for the proposed changes.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A training provider shall provide to the Department a written schedule of dates and locations at which training will be conducted and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Ensure that the Department receives this schedule at least 10 days before the course is offered; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide as promptly as possible to the Department any changes to the schedule.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The training provider shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain lists of individuals trained, the dates on which training occurred, instructor names, proctor names, training locations, individual test scores, and copies of certificates of completion;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain testing materials in a secure and confidential manner and, if any breach occurs with testing materials, notify the Department within 48 hours;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Retain records for 3 years and provide copies of these records to the Department upon request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Send the information in §H(1) of this regulation on a form provided by the Department to the Department within 10 working days of completion of the approved course.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Training courses shall be approved annually by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Training providers shall provide reasonable testing accommodations upon request from an individual.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Unless the Department withdraws the approval of the training provider or a training course such approval shall remain valid for 1 year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="L.">
    <text>Training courses approvals are not transferable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="M.">
    <text>The Department may withdraw the approval of any approved training course or training provider if the Department determines that the training provider, instructors, or course has demonstrated any of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Failure to meet the standards of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Misrepresentation of a training course’s approval;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Failure of instructors to present the course as approved;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Failure to submit any notifications required by this chapter in a timely manner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Failure to maintain records as required by this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Falsification of records, instructor qualifications or other information;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Incompetence or negligent in the performance of administering the training or the exam; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Other good cause.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="N.">
    <text>The Department shall serve notice of withdrawal of an approved training provider or an approved training course. The training provider may request a hearing within 10 days after service of the notice. If the Department receives a timely request, the Department shall hold a hearing in accordance with State Government Article, §10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>