Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-4-.06 - Continuing Education for Master and Journeyman Plumbers

(1) Master and Journeyman Plumbers are required to complete, prior to license renewal, continuing education as described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this Rule. Failure to document completion of the continuing education requirements to the satisfaction of the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumber shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including denial of renewal of the license or revocation of the license, unless waived by the Division.

(2) Beginning with the applications for renewal of licenses to practice which expire on December 31, 1996, any applicant for renewal of master or journeyman license, effective 1994-1996 renewal, is required to complete four (4) hours of continuing education per year. The division may approve applicants for renewal who have completed at least a total of 8 hours of continuing education within the 24 months prior to the expiration date. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for less than two (2) years must have completed four (4) hours of continuing education while licensed prior to renewal. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for less than one (1) year is not required to complete continuing education prior to the applicant's initial renewal.

(3) Continuing education courses shall be in the areas of plumbing installation, design, state codes, products, innovations or new techniques, tools and materials, safety, or work related legal issues. Courses for master plumbers also may be in the areas of environmental or business issues. Such continuing education courses must be conducted by an institute of higher education; vocational technical school; trade, technical, or professional organization; or institute under the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

(4) Applicants for renewal of master or journeyman plumber license must report on the application for renewal whether or not all applicable continuing education requirements have been met. Licensees shall maintain, for at least five years after completion of the course, records confirming attendance at and completion of continuing education courses, including the following information:

(a) school or organization conducting the course;

(b) title of 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.

(5) Licensees must provide to the division the records described in paragraph (5) of this Rule upon request.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-4-.06

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5, 43-14-6, 43-14-6(g).

Original Rule entitled "Revision" adopted. F. Sept. 3, 1993; eff. Sept. 23, 1993. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Continuing Education for Master and Journeyman Plumbers," adopted. F. Jun. 27, 1994; eff. July 17, 1994. Amended: F. Sept. 13, 1996; eff. Oct. 3, 1996. Amended: F. Nov. 13, 1998; eff. Dec. 3, 1998.