Corporate Training By Zack Academy - CDPH Lead Sampling Technician Initial CA - Virtual

This CDPH Lead Sampling Technician Initial CA - Virtual course provides an overview of key concepts related to Lead Sampling in the state of California. By the end of this course, students will gain the technical skills and knowledge they need to perform their work under supervision of a certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor.

This program includes a background on health risks of lead; how to conduct a visual assessment and visual examination; how to collect dust wipe, paint chip, and soil samples plus an overview of how to use an XRF analyzer. Sampling Technicians must also attend an additional 8-hour manufacturer's training before using an XRF. There is a final exam at the end of class required to pass the class, however there is no CDPH State Exam for this discipline.

This class will be conducted as a live, instructor-led webinar during the dates and times listed on the registration. Students must be available for the full duration of the class dates and times listed. The trainer will contact you after registering to schedule an appointment within 2 weeks to come in to their facility to complete the required hands-on training and final exam for this course. They will assure a maximum of 5 students per session, and students will be given 8 feet plus in between each other during exam and practical. 

How does this Virtual Training work?

1. Select your location where you will complete the hands-on training and exam.

2. Select the dates that work with your schedule to complete the live webinar training online.

  i) You will need to complete the online training at the date & time specified on the registration page

3. After registering, you will receive additional information by email for how to access the online training segments, and the training provider will contact you to schedule your in-person testing at their facility located at the address on the registration form.

4. After successfully completing the in-person training and passing the exam, your training certificate will be issued.

Students should have a webcam or built in camera. Virtual training can be accessed via computer, smartphone, or tablet.

NOTE: Sampling Technicians are required to work under the supervision of a certified lead Inspector/Risk Assessor.  This is a California-specific Lead Sampling Technician course, not meant to be taken in lieu of the EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician course.

Topics To Be Covered:

Introduction:

• Sources of Lead
• Health Effects of Lead Exposure
• Hazard: Lead-Based Paint
• Hazard: Lead Contaminated Dust
• Hazard: Lead Contaminated Soil
• Lead Hazard Evaluation
• Lead Paint Inspections
• Risk Assessments
• Clearance Inspections

Roles and Responsibilities of a Sampling Technician:

• Conducting a Visual Assessment and Visual Examination
• Overview of the Visual Assessment
• The Testing Combination
• Recording the Results
• Overview of the Visual Examination
• Lead Sampling Methods

Introduction to Sampling Methodologies:

• Dust Wipe Sampling
• Paint Chip Sampling
• Soil Sampling
• Sending Paint, Dust, and Soil Samples to the Lab
• Protecting Yourself and Others

XRF Analysis:

• The Purpose of an XRF Analysis
• The Safe Use of an XRF Analyzer

Prerequisites:  No work experience or education is required. There is no 3rd party exam required after class.

Please Note:  This training course concludes with the technician course certification exam. Sampling Technicians in California must also attend an additional 8-hour manufacturer's training before using an XRF Analyzer. Students who successfully complete this class may apply for California Lead-in-Construction Sampling Technician certification. Sampling Technicians are required to work under the supervision of a certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor.