Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-4-.05 - Continuing Education for Electrical Contractors
(1)
Electrical Contractors are required to complete, prior to license renewal,
continuing education as described in this Rule. Failure to document completion
of the continuing education requirements to the satisfaction of the Division of
Electrical Contractors shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including
denial of renewal of the license or revocation of the license.
(2) Any applicant for renewal of an
electrical contractor license is required to complete four (4) hours of
continuing education per year. However, an applicant for renewal who has been
initially licensed for less than two (2) years, but more than 1 year must have
completed four (4) hours of continuing education while licensed prior to
initial renewal. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for
one (1) year or less is not required to complete continuing education prior to
initial renewal.
(3) Credit for
continuing education hours occurs at a rate of one hour for each hour of
instruction.
(4) Continuing
education courses shall be in the area related to electrical contracting as
prescribed by the division. Such continuing education courses must be conducted
by an accredited college or university; a post-secondary institute under the
jurisdiction of the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education or the
equivalent agency of another state or local government; an organization
consisting of members of a trade, technical, or professional group; a public
utility; or an electrical equipment manufacturer. However, courses conducted by
manufacturers specifically to promote their products shall not be approved
under this Rule.
(5) Applicants for
renewal of electrical contractor license must report on the application for
renewal whether all applicable continuing education requirements have been met.
Licensees shall maintain, for at least five (5) years after completion of the
course, records confirming attendance at and completion of continuing education
courses, including the following information:
(a) school, company, or organization
conducting the course;
(b) title of
the course;
(c) location and date
of the course;
(d) course outline
or topics covered;
(e) hours of
instruction;
(f) documentation of
attendance and satisfactory completion.
(6) Licensees must provide to the division
the records described in paragraph (5) of this Rule upon request.
(7) The requirements for continuing education
may be waived by the Division of Electrical Contractors based on documentation
of hardship, disability, or illness which, to the satisfaction of the Division,
prevented the applicant from completing the requirements, or under such other
circumstances as the Division deems appropriate. The decision of the division
as to the waiver of the requirements shall be conclusive.
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