Lead Training

Some amount of lead-based paint (LBP) certification is required for all contractors involved in our home repair programs.

To get an RRP or Firm license, you must first attend a class by a state-certified lead instructor, and then apply for the appropriate certification.

View a list of accredited Tennessee lead trainers.

Two companies that offer classes in the Memphis area are Resolution and Phase One.

Upcoming Classes

Below are upcoming LBP classes held in Memphis.

Trainer Class Start date End date Location
Phase One Refresher LBP Supervisor 3/6/2024 TBD
Phase One Initial LBP Worker 3/7/2024 3/8/2024 TBD
Phase One Initial LBP Inspector 3/18/2024 3/20/2024 TBD
Phase One Initial LBP Risk Assessor 3/21/2024 3/22/2024 TBD
Phase One Refresher LBP Inspector 4/2/2024 TBD
Phase One Refresher LBP Risk Assessor 4/3/2024 TBD
Phase One Refresher LBP Worker 4/4/2024 TBD
Phase One Refresher LBP Supervisor 4/5/2024 TBD
Phase One Initial LBP Worker 4/23/2024 4/24/2024 TBD
Phase One Initial RRP 4/25/2024 TBD
Phase One Refresher RRP 4/26/2024 TBD

For more information on training offered by Resolution, visit their website.

For Phase One classes, call Kenneth Bakari at 615-584-8274.

Class Locations

Pyramid Place Room 350, Memphis, TN

480 MLK Jr Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

1075 Mullins Station, W-2, Room 263, Memphis, TN 38134

Class Costs

Class Name Resolution Phase One
Initial Refresher Initial Refresher
RRP $330 $220 $395 $295
LBP Worker $500 $350 $495 $325
LBP Supervisor $825 $350 $895 $395
LBP Inspector $550 $350 $795 $425
LBP Risk Assessor $500 $350 $595 $325
LBP Project Designer $475 $275 NA $495

Phase One has a $25 registration fee.

Registration

To register for a Resolution class, email the below form to training@resolutionusa.com or fax to 615-868-4140.

View Resolution’s registration form.

To register for a Phase One class, email the below form to email Kenneth Bakari at kennethbakari@phaseoneconsultants.com.

View Phase One’s registration form.

Training Reimbursement

The SCDH has some funding available for partial reimbursement for Section 3 contractors.

To be reimbursed for training, contact Anita Tate at anita.tate@shelbycountytn.gov.

Certification

After completing the LBP training, you must apply for certification.

RRP certification is obtained through the EPA. See our required documents page for instructions on how to apply.

TDEC Firm certification is obtained through the State of Tennessee. See our required documents page for more information.