Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 553 - RULES OF STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Chapter 553-12 - LICENSE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Rule 553-12-.03 - Program Which Qualify
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) The overriding consideration in determining whether a specific program qualifies as acceptable continuing education is that it be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of an individual licensed to practice as a residential contractor by this State, and which meets the minimum standards of quality of development and presentation and of measurement and reporting of credits as may be established from time to time by the Residential Division.
(2) Subject Matter: The following general subject matters are acceptable so long as they meet the standards specified in subsection (1):
(3) Subjects of study other than those listed above will be acceptable if the applicant or program provider can demonstrate to the Residential Division that the subjects contribute directly to the professional competence of an individual licensed to practice as a residential contractor by this State. The responsibility for substantiating that a particular program is acceptable and meets the requirements rests upon the applicant or program provider. Applications for approval of subjects other than those listed in subsection (2) above shall be submitted to the Residential Division. Such applications shall include the name of the program provider, the instructor(s) for the program, the location of the program, a description of the program's content and how the proposed program satisfies the requirements of subsection (1), and a program outline. The Residential Division must approve the application before the provider may offer the class for continuing education credit.
(4) Continuing education hours may be obtained via classroom courses and/or online or correspondence courses. Online and correspondence courses may not exceed 50% of the continuing education hours required.
Authority O.C.G.A Secs. 43-41-5, 43-41-6.