Contractors can maintain state homebuilder
credential with new NWTC courses

Contractors can meet new state licensure requirements through upcoming courses from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the Brown County Homebuilders Association.

The courses are approved by the Department of Commerce for the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Credential.

This year for the first time, all contractors must have the Qualifier Credential in order to pull a permit - both new and "grandfathered" builders and remodelers. The requirement affects all permits pulled starting Jan. 1, 2008. (For details about the qualifier credential, call 608-242-5155, ext 18.)

To maintain the credential, contractors must earn 12 hours of Commerce-approved continuing education every two years. Courses can cover construction, development, safety, business practices, sales and marketing, and other relevant topics. New contractors must take 12 hours of specific Commerce-approved coursework and pass a test to earn the Qualifier Credential, then follow maintenance requirements.

Brown County Home Builders Classes for Spring 2008 (Term 2082)

47-469-458 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES Identify products and practices that improve home efficiency. (Lower operating costs, support sustainability and appeal to eco-conscious customers.) Topics: lighting, insulation types, heating and cooling issues and much more. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 3/31-4/9, 5:30-8:20 p.m. at NWTC-Green Bay. Fee: $50. Instructor: Lisa Schuch. Register by March 24 for Class 33202.

47-410-419 BUILDING LAW Learn about contract and other business law as it relates to construction, emphasizing home construction. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 4/7-4/16, 5:30-8:20 p.m. at NWTC-Green Bay. Fee: $50. Instructor: attorney Frank Kowalkowski. Register by March 31 for Class 33241.

47-410-420 QUALIFIER DWELLING CONTRACTOR Dwelling contractor qualifier course will emphasize the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Codes (UDC), Construction Law and construction business practices. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 4/21-4/30, 5:30-8:20 p.m. at NWTC-Green Bay. Fee: $50. Instructors: Frank Kowalkowski , attorney, and Rob Cormier, Green Bay building inspector. Register by April 14 for Class 33452.

To register : Go to www.nwtc.edu, select "my.NWTC"
and "Become a student," or call (920) 498-5444.

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