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1. Individuals will be certified to provide comprehensive and/or basic training.
a) Individuals requesting certification to provide comprehensive training are required to show at least two years of onsite experience, demonstration of Maricopa County rule knowledge including Appendix C and certification for evaluating visible emissions.
b) Individuals requesting certification to provide basic training are required to show at least one year of onsite experience, demonstration of Maricopa County rule knowledge and familiarity of Appendix C.
c) Demonstration of rule knowledge will be determined by written test during a Train the Trainer class. A 90% passing rate is required on Rule 310 and Appendix C separately to teach comprehensive training and a 90% passing rate for Rule 310 and 80% passing rate for Appendix C is required to teach basic training.
d) Individuals must show proof of experience and visible emissions certification on the day of the Trainer Certification class.
2. Training presentations have been provided on CD for Comprehensive, Site Supervisor Basic and Water truck/pull Basic dust control training; these presentations may be used as provided. Custom presentations will require prior approval from Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD).
a) Comprehensive training will last a minimum of sixhours instruction time and cover the topics outlined in the provided presentation.
b) Basic training will last a minimum of three hours instruction time and cover the topics outlined in the provided presentation.
c) All classes must be taught by a MCAQD certified trainer. A list of certified trainers will be maintained on MCAQD website based on information provided by the trainer.
d) Comprehensive training classes have no more than 35-40 attendees and Basic training classes will have no more than a maximum of 50 attendees.
e) Certification cards will be presented to those participants that attended the entire class presentation.
3. Trainers will provide at least two weeks written notification to MCAQD at aqdustcompliancetraining@mail.maricopa.gov or fax to 602.506.0586, prior to the start of any class.
a) Written notification shall include the following: Name of company providing training; name of certified trainer; date and time of training; type of training; location of training; phone number of person to contact to verify training; and a roster of class attendees.
b) Requests for reservations will be given to those parties that can provide all of the information requested above.
c) Cancellation or changes to class schedules or locations need to be submitted in writing to aqdustcompliancetraining@mail.maricopa.gov or faxed to 602.506.0586 within 72 hours of scheduled class start. These types of notices should be clearly marked indicating if it is a cancellation or change.
d) Directions will be required for unusual or out-of-the way locations.
4. MCAQD will attend each training class to provide certification cards to successful class participants. Starting 1 May 2008 MCAQD will charge $30 per training attendee as provided on the class roster, invoices will be sent to the scheduled trainer not the company providing the training.
a) Invoiced fees will be due prior to the start of class.
b) MCAQD will not attend classes with less than 15 attendees. Class attendees may receive their certification cards by coming to 1001 N. Central Ave, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85004. MCAQD will provide cards on Monday and Fridays from 0700-1600 hours.
c) Trainers will send sign an affidavit certifying that class participants did attend the full time of training. This affidavit with a list of class attendees will be faxed or mailed to MCAQD. The attendee will need to bring a data information form.
d) Trainers will provide adequate facilities for training to include but not be limited to:
i. A professional space adequate and conducive to training;
ii. A space large enough for all class attendees;
iii. A table or other work surface and chair next to an electrical outlet for MCAQD staff.
5. MCAQD may, at any time, audit a training class for quality purposes.
a) Dust control trainers must present training courses in a competent and professional fashion. Each course presented should start on time and cover all of the required material. The information presented must emphasize continuous compliance and not violation avoidance. Negative editorial comments regarding the dust control program or MCAQD promote an attitude of disrespect for the dust control rules and can impair the effectiveness of the training. Trainers will be evaluated on both the technical content of the courses taught and the professionalism/overall effectiveness of the training.
b) Feedback to the trainer may be given at the time of training if the auditor notes incorrect information being given or the trainer is teaching violation avoidance instead of continuous compliance. If the training does not meet the standards set out above, MCAQD reserves the right to refuse to issue certification cards based on the training and if that occurs the training will not be acceptable for any purpose. Maricopa County shall not be liable for any costs incurred by trainer for classes that do not qualify for the issuance of certification.
c) Trainers who do not meet these requirements will be notified of the deficiencies in their training programs. If a trainer continues to provide training sessions is a way that does not meet these requirements, after receiving notice of deficiencies, MCAQD may revoke the trainer's certification.
Any questions regarding these guidelines may be directed to Curtis Durrant, Dust Compliance Division Manager, at 602.506.5542.
Communications:
E-mail: aqdustcompliancetraining@mail.maricopa.gov
Fax: 602.506.0586
Mail: Maricopa County Air Quality Department
1001 N. Central Ave, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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