TRADESMAN CONTIUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective with licenses that expire in 2008 and after, as a condition of renewal, all individuals holding a journeyman or master tradesman license will be required to complete a continuing education course in each discipline in which they hold a license. For example, an individual holding a master electrician license will be required to complete an approved electrical continuing education course. An individual holding a master electrician and master plumbing license will be required to complete an approved continuing education course in electrical and plumbing. For the trades of plumbing, electrical and HVAC the course must be three hours in length and for gas-fitting, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, one hour each. The continuing education must be completed prior to the expiration date on your license.
Currently, all Certified Elevator Mechanics must complete eight hours of continuing education, from courses approved by the Board for Contractors, as a prerequisite for renewal of their certification. Continuing education from NEIEP and CET level courses have been approved by the board, however, electronic reporting is still sporadic, requiring that you provide a copy of your training certificate along with your renewal card.
ALL continuing education courses must be approved by the Board for Contractors in order for them to be used as part of the renewal requirements. Click here for a list of approved providers in PDF Format. This list is amended regularly as courses and providers are added and removed, therefore, you should check the list prior to scheduling your training class.
You should review the education requirements contained in the Board’s regulations. Please do not hesitate to contact the licensing staff at (804) 367-8511 for any questions you may have regarding your license.
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