21 ncac 58h .0402         CONtinuing education elective course requirements

(a)  Continuing education elective courses shall:

(1)           cover subject matter related to real estate brokerage practice and offer knowledge or skills that will enable brokers to better serve real estate consumers and the public interest;

(2)           consist of at least four hours of instruction;

(3)           offer four continuing education credit hours;

(4)           include handout materials for students that provide the information to be presented in the course; and

(5)           be taught only by an instructor who possesses at least one of the following:

(A)          a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field related to the subject matter of the course;

(B)          three years' full-time work experience within the previous 10 years that is related to the subject matter of the course;

(C)          three years' full-time experience within the previous 10 years teaching the subject matter of the course; or

(D)          education or experience or both found by the education director to be equivalent to one of the above standards.

(b)  Education providers shall notify the Commission in writing before making any changes in the content of an elective course. However, changes in course content that are technical in nature do not require written notification during the approval period, but shall be reported at the time the education provider requests renewal of course approval.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 93A-3(c); 93A-38.5;

Eff. July 1, 2017;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2020.