{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-567f7508-b29d-4473-bb44-7687be33a697","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-567f7508-b29d-4473-bb44-7687be33a697","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Asbestos - Consultant, Individual"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d7cb2363-f3a9-41b4-9325-de97a3abd3ba"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"- A completed application (paper)\r\n\r\n- Proof of successfully passing the Department's examination for Asbestos Individual Consultants\r\n\r\n- $645 application fee\r\n\r\n- A 2-inch by 2-inch color photo with a white background\r\n\r\n- A completed DSHS \"Physician's Written Statement\" signed by a doctor within the last 12 months\r\n\r\n- An Initial training certificate and ID card (if applicable) for each of the following courses\r\n1. Asbestos Project Designer\r\n2. Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician\r\n3. Asbestos Inspector\r\n4. Asbestos Management planner\r\n\r\n- Any Refresher training certificates and ID cards (if applicable) for each of the following courses obtained before submission of application:\r\n1. Asbestos Project Designer\r\n2. Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician\r\n3. Asbestos Inspector\r\n\r\n4. Asbestos Management planner\r\n\r\nMust meet one of the below combinations of experience and education in order to be licensed.\r\n\r\nA) Current status as Texas registered architect or Texas licensed professional engineer combined with at least 180 days of work experience performing asbestos related activities in public buildings gained within the past 4 years.  experience must contain at least 6 specifications developed, at least 3 surveys conducted, at least 10 days of project monitoring, \u0026 at least 10 days of air monitoring; all experience must be gained under the supervision of a licensed individual with the proper license for the task. \r\n\r\nB) A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, physical science, or natural science.  2 years of work experience in an environmental field or in occupational health.  experience must contain at least 6 specifications developed, at least 3 surveys conducted, at least 10 days of project monitoring, \u0026 at least 10 days of air monitoring; all experience must be gained under the supervision of a licensed individual with the proper license for the task.  \r\n\r\nC) Completion of 60 college credit hours which include 30 credit hours in engineering, natural, or physical science \u0026 9 credit hours in mathematics.  3 years of work experience in an environmental field or occupational health.  At least 250 days of work experience performing asbestos related activities in public buildings obtained within the past 4 years. experience must contain at least 6 specifications developed, at least 3 surveys conducted, at least 10 days of project monitoring, \u0026 at least 10 days of air monitoring; all experience must be gained under the supervision of a licensed individual with the proper license for the task.  Must provide a letter of recommendation from a supervising licensed Consultant.\r\n\r\n- Proof of and professional liability insurance coverage in the amount $1 million for errors \u0026 omissions if working for hire, or be covered under the consultant's employer's policy, as specified in §296.45 of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR).  If working for a Government agency, Provide proof of Self Insurance.\r\n\r\n- Proof of Workers Compensation insurance in accordance with §296.45 or an exemption letter in accordance with §296.45 (c) (1) (A \u0026 B)"}}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d7cb2363-f3a9-41b4-9325-de97a3abd3ba"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Persons and companies that engage in asbestos-related activities in a public building in Texas are required to be appropriately licensed or registered by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Laboratories that analyze asbestos samples taken from public buildings, transporters that transport asbestos containing materials from public buildings, and training providers that provide training for licensure in Texas must be licensed as well."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.dshs.texas.gov/asbestos-program/licensing-registration-requirements-asbestos-program","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}