(1) A person may not offer a refresher course for renewal of accreditation under ARM 17.74.363 unless the department has approved the course.

(2) Refresher courses must relate to a specific asbestos-related occupation and must include review of changes in federal and state of Montana specific regulations, developments in state-of-the-art procedures, and key aspects of the initial training course.

(3) For department approval of a refresher course, a person shall submit to the department, on a form provided by the department, a completed application and the fee specified in ARM 17.74.408. The application must include:

(a) a description of the subject matter to be taught in the refresher course;

(b) the materials to be used;

(c) a description and example of the numbered certificates to be issued to students who successfully complete the course;

(d) the names of the instructors who will teach the course; and

(e) a description of the instructors' qualifications, which must include academic and/or field experience in asbestos control.

(4) At least ten working days before a refresher course commences, the person providing the training course shall notify the department of the date, time, and location of the course, including whether the course is to take place virtually.