Qualifications

Qualifications. In addition to completing an applicable training course that meets the requirements of the Model Plan and as provided in Rule 10.8, each applicant submitting an application for an initial or renewal certificate must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and possesses the following qualifications listed below prior to submitting the application: A. Inspectors - Education qualifications: high school diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED). B. Management Planners - Education and professional license qualifications: (1) Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited university and a current, valid license as a registered professional engineer; or (2) Bachelor of Science degree in architecture or its equivalent from an accredited university and a current, valid license as an architect; or (3) Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist or its equivalent in a related scientific field. C. Project Designer - Education and professional license qualifications: (1) Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited university and a current, valid license as a registered professional engineer; or (2) Bachelor of Science degree in architecture or its equivalent from an accredited university and a current, valid license as an architect; or (3) Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist or its equivalent in a related scientific field. D. Contractor - Education qualifications: high school diploma or GED. The applicant for a contractor certificate must be a responsible official or duly authorized representative (DAR). E. Supervisor - Education qualifications: high school diploma or GED. F. Worker - Medical qualifications: a written certificate, on a form provided by the Commission, by a licensed physician in accordance with State Law approving the applicant to work on an asbestos project, which must be submitted to the Commission with the applicant’s application for an initial certificate. The certificate must only accompany the applicant’s application for a renewal certificate once every three (3) years thereafter. A chest x-ray is not required for either the initial certificate or a renewal certificate. G. Air Monitor - Education and training requirements: (1) Have earned a high school diploma or GED; (2) Satisfactorily complete a Commission-approved training course for supervisors. A supervisor training course approved by the EPA completed satisfactorily shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and (3) Satisfactorily complete a Commission-approved training course for collecting and evaluating air samples. The successful completion of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) 582 course, or similar air monitoring training course, shall be sufficient to meet this requirement.