Description
Lead Sampling Technician Training Class
Effective July 1, 2020 – California Department of Public Health has implemented a mandatory $36 processing fee per student for lead courses in California. This is included in course fee.
Please note – For administrators who need to sign up more than one student, you can still take advantage of our easy online enrollment. All you need to do is choose the “date” under “Choose an Option,” enter each student’s name, and choose the applicable quantity. Finish by clicking “add to cart.”
This course is for individuals seeking to perform lead sampling activities. In California, Title 17 regulations require you to become certified through California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This course is the first step in the certification process.
Enrollment is simple, just pick a date above and hit “ADD TO CART.’ If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Course Topics (includes lecture, workshops, and hands-on exercises and exam)
- Introduction
- Becoming a Lead Sampling Technician
- Key Regulations Governing Lead Work
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Lead Hazard Evaluations
- Sources of Lead
- Health Effects of Lead Exposure
- Hazard: Lead-Based Paint
- Hazard: Lead Contaminated Dust
- Hazard: Lead Contaminated Soil
- Lead Hazard Evaluation
- Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 2 – Conducting a Lead Inspection
- Overview of Lead Paint Inspections
- The Testing Combination
Chapter 3 – Risk Assessment
- Overview of Risk Assessments
- Recording the Results
Chapter 4 – Conducting a Clearance Inspection
- Overview of Clearance Inspections
- Recording the Results
Chapter 5 – XRF Analysis
- Overview of XRF Analysis
- Recording the Results
- The Safe Use of an XRF Analyzer
Chapter 6 – Lead Sampling Methods
- Introduction to Sampling
- Dust Wipe Sampling
- Paint Chip Sampling
- Soil Sampling
- Sending Paint, Dust, and Soil Samples to the Lab
- Protecting Yourself and Others
To apply for new CDPH certifications, you should send an online CDPH/CLPPB application with the following:
- Online Application https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CLPPB/Pages/LRCcertprocess.aspx
- Proof of Training, via the CDPH Course Completion and Photo (digital)
- Pay the Fee – $135.00
NOTES:
- Your certification must be renewed annually.
- Every other year you are required to attend a 7-hour General Continuing Education (refresher) class before you can renew your certification.
- If it has been more than 1 year since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must take 7 hours of CDPH-approved Continuing Education before applying for certification.
- If it has been more than 3 years since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must take the full course over again before applying for certification.
Thank you for choosing Allstate Services for your Lead Sampling Technician Training Class
