Training for RRPM & IRC Practices

This course is titled “Lead Renovator,” “RRPM” or “RRP.” These are different names for the same course. You can use the training certificates from these courses to apply for RRPM licenses in Vermont. 

Initial RRP course

You will need to take the initial RRP course if you have never taken the RRP lead renovator course before or if your RRP lead renovator training certificate has expired.

• The initial RRP course takes eight hours.
• You can take the course in Vermont or another state as long as it is through an EPA-accredited RRP Lead Renovator training provider or accredited by a state that has adopted the EPA’s RRP authority.
• Choose an 8-hour course labeled “Lead Renovator,” “RRPM” or “RRP” and be sure it is an initial course (not a refresher).
  • If you also need to take the IRC Practices training course (see step 2 for more information).
• Initial RRP training certificates are valid for five years.

Find an initial RRP training course

Keep your training certificate up to date. You cannot use your license if your training certificate expires. Be sure to take the refresher course before your current certificate expires. If your certificate expires, you’ll be required to retake the initial 8-hour course.

RRP refresher course

If you are renewing your RRP training certificate, you will need to take an RRP refresher course. 

• The RRP refresher course takes four hours.
• There are both in-person and online options.
  • The in-person refresher course is valid for five years.
  • The online refresher course has no hands-on component, which means it is only valid for three years. Your next refresher course must be taken in person.
• Look for a course labeled “Lead Renovator,” “RRPM” or “RRP” and make sure it is a refresher course.

Find an RRP refresher course

If you have an IRC Practices certificate that is not expired, you can skip this step.

• The IRC Practices training course is two hours.
• There are online and in-person options.
• Once completed, your certificate will be emailed to you. It is valid for five years.

Find an IRC Practices training course

• Review Vermont RRPM Regulations for Workers, which lists the differences between the Vermont RRPM regulations and the U.S. EPA RRP regulations.
• You will need to answer test questions based on this information before you can apply for RRPM licenses or a UCCO certificate.

After receiving both your RRP training certificate and IRC Practices certificate, you are eligible to apply for the Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor or RRPM Firm – Landlord license or the UCCO certificate. 

Find out which license you need and how to apply

The online option is a self-paced course with an optional live 1-hour question-and-answer (Q&A) session.

• Register for a Q&A session. You need to register for a Q&A session even if you don’t plan to attend.
  • Sessions are offered most Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. They are online using Microsoft Teams with an option to call in by phone.
  • After you register, you will receive a link and call-in number for the Q&A session.  
  • These sessions are an open discussion hosted by members of the Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program. Please come prepared with questions.
• Take the test.
  • After the Q&A session ends, you will get an email with a link to the test.
  • You will have until noon the next day to complete the test.

Register for an online course

We recommend reviewing the IRC Practices Course Manual before attending.

Register for an in-person course

There are several options for initial and refresher RRP training courses. You are allowed to take the RRP training course in other states. For example, you can take the course in New York, New Hampshire or Massachusetts and then apply for a Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor license in Vermont.

• ALRP Licensing and Permitting Portal lists RRP training courses offered in Vermont, including combined RRP initial and IRC Practices training courses. Use the "select course type" dropdown on the right to search for the training course you need.
• ATLAS Technical Consultants, LLC offers RRP training courses in Williston, Vermont and West Springfield, Massachusetts.
• Calypso Continuing Education offers a combined RRP initial and IRC Practices training course. This is a one-day 8.5-hour course. After completing this course, you will receive both the RRP initial and IRC Practices training certificates.
• Everblue offers RRP initial training courses to weatherization professionals in Vermont.
• Evergreen Environmental offers Vermont-specific RRPM training courses and an IRC Practices training course in locations around the state, as well as private classes.
• Lead-Edu offers an on-demand online RRP refresher training course. They also offer a hybrid initial RRP training course, with part of the training held online with a live instructor and the rest held in person for the 2-hour hands-on training.
• ProActive Safety Services
• Zack Academy or EPA offers out-of-state training courses.