Lead-Based Paint Safety Training
Lead poisoning can affect anyone, but it is especially dangerous for children under the age of six. That's why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has special certification requirements for renovators and other contractors. Our goal is to help you do your work without exposing children to lead contamination!
Greenville Technical College has trained more than 8,500 renovators since the EPA regulations became effective in April 2010, and we can help you protect yourself and those around you with:
- EPA-approved Lead Renovator certification training for contractors who perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities (such as daycares and kindergartens).
- EPA-approved classes in all five abatement disciplines for lead hazard control work -- inspectors, risk assessors, project designers, supervisors and workers.
- Approvals for lead training in several states that administer their own lead programs (such as AL, NC and GA).
Certified Renovators can work for a variety of trades ranging from plumbers and painters to maintenance workers and restoration contractors. Any company that performs work that can disturb paint in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities needs a Certified Renovator on site to oversee the measures taken to prevent contamination.
For lead abatement professionals, there are two distinct employment paths, both of which require the use of protective clothing and respirators on the job. Both tracks are expected to have higher than average growth and good job prospects overall.
- lead removal - workers typically have a high school diploma and, in S.C., earn a median wage of $30k/year
- lead consulting - consultants usually have some college education and earn a median wage of $44k/year
Many states require licensing in each lead discipline (worker/supervisor, inspector, risk assessor and project designer).
These courses may be used for licensing as a Certified Renovator or lead abatement professional in North Carolina, South Carolina, and several other states. Call Karen Hampton at (864) 250-8438 to inquire about specific state approvals.
Training for Certified Renovators
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (QJ)
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (Spanish) (QJ)
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher (Spanish)
EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification Courses
Lead Inspector (QJ)
Lead Risk Assessor
Lead Supervisor (QJ)
Lead Project Designer
Lead Worker EPA (English) (QJ)
Lead Worker EPA (Spanish) (QJ)
EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification Refresher Courses
Lead Inspector Refresher
Lead Risk Assessor Refresher
Lead Supervisor Refresher
Lead Project Designer Refresher
Lead Worker Refresher (English)
Lead Worker Refresher (Spanish)
General Lead Safety
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