More Information
Jane King
Program Coordinator
401.455.6188
jking14@ccri.edu
RI Department of Health
Rhode Island Lead Regulations
RI Housing Resource Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Environmental Safety Training
Lead Abatement classes are for individuals engaged in construction, demolition, and renovation who plan on working in environments where lead may be present. These classes lead to State certification and/or licensure and are geared toward teaching students proper safety procedures so that environmental contamination is minimized and avoided.
Lead Abatement Worker & Supervisor Training:
These two State licensed occupations require 24 and 40 hours of training respectively and are for those who will primarily work in environments that have been cited as being in violation of RI Department of Health Regulations. Students learn the basics of safety procedures in the removal, demolition, renovation, enclosure and encapsulation of lead products. The primary emphasis is to remove the causes of childhood lead poisoning.
** Lead Worker classes are offered in Spanish as well.
Lead Abatement Worker Training (English and Spanish):
Twenty-four hours of instruction and a passing grade of 70% on the final course exam will certify your eligibility for a permanent lead abatement worker license.
English version can be scheduled upon demand, contact 401.455.6188 for details.
Lead Abatement Supervisor/Contractor Training:
Forty hours of instruction and a passing grade of 70% on the final course exam certify your eligibility to take the State Lead Exam for a permanent lead abatement supervisor/contractor license.
Lead Renovator/Remodeler Training:
This (8) hour training class is geared toward home owners, construction contractors, and painting contractors who will work on properties that have not been cited as being in violation of lead safety regulations and need to be rendered lead safe. The Lead Renovator/Remodeler is licensed to work on properties where lead hazard controls are needed. The RI Department of Health permits licensed Supervisors & Workers to get the Renovator/Remodeler license – without taking the eight hour Renovator class. The Lead Renovator/Remodeler Training curriculum is in accordance with the new EPA regulations that were revised in March, 2010.
*Certificates of completion are required to include a photo of the certified Renovator/Remodeler. Therefore, students must submit a digital head shot photo via email to jking14@ccri.edu upon registration.
Lead Inspector Training:
This 40-hour training class is geared toward those seeking certification and licensure as Lead Inspectors. The class and State test for Inspector emphasize theory and field practice.
After completion of the Lead Inspector course, students must pass a State test in order to receive licensure as a Lead Inspector Technician. In order to obtain licensure as a Lead Inspector, a technician must work under the supervision of an already licensed Lead Inspector to complete a required number of hours of training. This depends on the candidate’s education. Please refer to the DOH Regulations for specifics. This is akin to an apprenticeship.
Lead Abatement Annual Review:
Satisfy the requirement to renew your license, if you are a lead abatement worker, supervisor or inspector, by enrolling in one of the annual review classes below:
Lead Worker Annual Review (Spanish)
Lead Worker Annual Review (English)
Lead Supervisor/Contractor Annual Review
Lead Inspector Annual Review
Lead Mitigator Seminar:
This training class is geared toward those homeowners, real estate professionals, and landlord representatives who must comply with the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act and RI Housing Resource Commission Regulations.
State Exams:
State exams for Lead Worker, Lead Supervisor/Contractor and Lead Inspector are scheduled separately immediately following the conclusion of the course. The state exams include a written test and a practicum, and students must register for exams separately from their course registration. The fee for state exams is $35 for the written portion and $35 for the practicum, totaling $70.
Please see our CWCE Brochure for course details.
Customized programs are available for companies. Please contact 401.455.6188 for more information.
