Visual Assessment Training

Introduction to the Course

Welcome to the HUD Lead Based Paint Visual Assessment Training Course! Here's how this training works: Each slide follows a specific sequence. The arrows at the bottom should be used to go forward or back. At the end of the training, there is a short test. Upon completion you will have the opportunity to download a copy of the training course; a certificate of completion will be mailed to you in 2-3 weeks.

Course Outline

Here is a list of the topics covered in this course:

• The Purpose of This Training
• Background of Lead-Based Paint
• Identify Deteriorated Paint
• Identify Types of Deterioration
• Describe Causes of Deterioration
• Summary of Deterioration
• Repair Deteriorated Paint

Purpose of Training

Training is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) new lead-based paint regulation (24 CFR Part 35, et al.). This training is intended for those already inspecting housing units. You may be a:

• Housing quality standards inspector
• Maintenance supervisor
• Building engineer
• Person with housing inspection duties
• Lead-based paint risk assessor
• Lead-based paint inspector
• Sampling technician
• Other building maintenance staff

This training will build on your existing building inspection and assessment skills to perform visual assessments.

Why is this training important?