- (a) The written examination requirements of Chapter 439 of this title (relating to Examinations for Certification) must be met in order to receive hazardous materials technician certification.
- (b) The written examination for hazardous materials technician must be taken and passed within 180 days of course completion.
(c) Performance skills must meet the requirements in §439.13 of this title (relating to Performance Skill Evaluation) with the following exceptions:
- (1) All performance skills listed in the curriculum must be tested for competency during the course.
- (2) The number of opportunities to successfully complete particular performance skill objectives evaluated during a Hazardous Materials Technician School is at the discretion of the training officer or coordinator. Retests must be conducted prior to the completion of the course.
- (3) All skills must be demonstrated before a commission approved field examiner.
Source Note:The provisions of this §453.5 adopted to be effective September 1, 1997, 22 TexReg 7904.