CE for General Contractors

General Statute 87-10.2 states that North Carolina licensed general contractors will be required to complete continuing education (CE) beginning with 2021 license renewalsPlace introduction text here.

Courses

8 hours of CE must be completed in order to renew a license by at least one qualifier for licensees in the license classifications of Building, Residential and Unclassified. For the Unclassified license, it shall be the qualifier who has passed the Building examination.

The 8-hour course requirement includes a mandatory 2-hour course produced by the Board with information about changes in the laws and rules and other content applicable to general contracting.

The remaining 6 hours will be elective courses produced by outside providers, submitted to and approved by the Board.

Timing

The CE year begins January 1 and ends on November 30 annually.

Classes will not be offered during the month of December.

Things You Will Need to Register for a Class

You will need your member PIN
(Contact the WCFHBA if you do not have it)

You will need your Qualifier ID Number
(Please note that this is different than your GC License Number) You can clink on the link below to search for this.

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NCHBA – North Carolina Builders Institute Classes in Wilmington

(Full 8 Hours of Instructional Class)
(Includes Mandatory and Electives)

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This includes the following:

4-Hour Elective Course
2-Hour Elective Course
2-Hour Mandatory Course

WCFHBA Specific Classes in Wilmington

The maximum number of people will be set at 20 class registrations for each class. Please make sure to register for the class that fits your time slot.

Who Needs to take Continuing Education?

General Statute 87-10.2 states that North Carolina licensed general contractors will be required to complete continuing education (CE) beginning with 2021 license renewals.

CE (Educational) Requirements:

8 hours of CE must be completed in order to renew a license by at least one qualifier for licensees in the license classifications of Building, Residential and Unclassified. For the Unclassified license, it shall be the qualifier who has passed the Building examination.
The 8-hour course requirement includes a mandatory 2-hour course produced by the Board with information about changes in the laws and rules and other content applicable to general contracting.
The remaining 6 hours will be elective courses produced by outside providers, submitted to and approved by the Board.

Timing: The CE year begins January 1 and ends on November 30 annually.

What is a Qualifier?

A qualifier is a responsible managing employee, owner, officer, or member of an LLC or partnership who successfully completes the examination required for licensing. Exams completed by qualifiers determine the classification(s) on the license. Qualifiers may qualify up to two licenses provided the qualifier is a managing employee, owner, officer or member of an LLC or partnership. Qualifiers are not licensees but are the holders of a qualifying credential that is required for licensure. Qualifying exams can be transferred between licenses however licenses themselves cannot be transferred. See NCAC Title 21 Chapter 12A .0205(a).

What is the Difference Between a License vs. a Qualifier?

Licensees have met all the requirements for license including completing the application, meeting a financial requirement, and having someone complete the exam on behalf of the license. Licenses are issued to a specific legal entity whose name is listed on the license. Licenses can be granted to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or individuals.

Qualifiers are the people who pass the exams on behalf of a license. Qualifiers are defined as responsible managing employees, owners, or officers of the licensed entity. Qualifiers are not licensees unless they applied for and received a license as the individual.