21 NCAC 39 .0602             APPROVAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

(a)  All continuing education courses shall be approved by the Board before PDH can be granted.

(b)  All continuing education courses shall be approved on an annual basis.

(c)  The Board shall approve courses in accordance with G.S. 90A-79 that instruct on on-site wastewater contractor, inspector, or evaluator activities and that enhance a contractor's, inspector's, or evaluator's knowledge of construction, installation, repair, or inspection of wastewater systems. The Board shall determine that courses and activities result in the maintenance, improvement, or expansion of skills and knowledge related to the practice of on-site wastewater contractor, inspector, or evaluator activities. Providers may request approval of courses or activities from the Board by obtaining and completing a form available on the Board's website (www.ncowcicb.info) or by a written request to the Board that provides the following information:

(1)           Course content;

(2)           Course schedule;

(3)           Level of instruction provided (Level 1, 2, 3, 4, Inspector, or level 4/Inspector); Combination Contractor Grade Level and Inspector, or evaluator;

(4)           Qualifications of instructors (including both education and experience); and

(5)           Materials provided, field experiences, and other activities available in connection with the course(s).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90A-72; 90A-74; 90A-77; 90A-78; 90A-79; 130A-336.2;

Eff. February 1, 2011;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2016;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2021.