(a) A certification training program provider must receive approval from the department before offering or providing a certification training program.(b) To obtain approval of a certification training program, an applicant shall:(1) file a completed application on a department-approved form;(2) pay all applicable fees;(3) demonstrate that the program includes a total of at least 2,000 hours of a combination of:(A) classroom instruction at a secondary school, institution of higher learning as defined by §61.003 of the Texas Education Code, or an apprenticeship program accepted by the department; and(B) practical experience in air conditioning and refrigeration-related work under the supervision of a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor;(4) provide copies of course material such as textbooks, videos, tapes, handouts, study materials, and any additional documentation; and(5) provide the names and license numbers of all air conditioning and refrigeration contractors supervising program participants.(c) Department approval of certification training program is valid for one year, and may be renewed. To renew, a provider shall:(1) file a completed renewal application on a department-approved form;(2) pay all applicable fees;(3) certify that the program continues to meet the requirements of this chapter;(4) provide the department with a summary of changes to the curriculum or program materials, and provide copies of course materials upon request from the department; and(5) provide the names and license numbers of all air conditioning and refrigeration contractors supervising program participants.(d) The department may deny approval or renewal of a certification training program if a provider is past due on the payment of any administrative penalties, or provides false information on an application.(e) To determine whether a provider is complying with the requirements of this chapter, department employees and representatives may conduct audits of a provider and any certification training program offered by a provider.(f) Upon a finding that the certification training program provider has not complied with the requirements of this chapter, or that a certification training program does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the department may rescind approval of a certification training program.