Continuing education and training requirements

Continuing education and training requirements. (1) All grade T and grade L septage operators shall obtain 3 hours of certified operator continuing education within the 3-year term of the certification. (2) All grade T and grade L master operators shall obtain 18 hours of department approved continuing education, including not less than 3 hours of certified operator continuing education, within the 3-year term of the certification. (3) The department shall develop or approve training relevant to the septage servicing profession sufficient to fulfill the continuing education requirements of this subchapter. The training shall be offered at frequencies and at diverse enough locations around the state so as to facilitate fulfillment of these requirements. Master operators may use attendance at industry trade shows to satisfy three department approved continuing education hours. The sponsor of the trade show or the person attending the trade show shall submit relevant documentation to obtain department approval for attendance at the show. (4) Any septage operator may voluntarily participate in the mandatory training class required under s. NR 114.18 (2) and (3) , even if not required to, and may receive the associated hours of continuing education.