18 Va. Admin. Code § 15-30-166

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 18VAC15-30-166 - Qualifications for renewal

A. Individuals.

1. Licensees desiring to maintain an individual license shall satisfactorily complete the required board-approved refresher training course within 36 months after the date that the initial or most recent refresher training course was completed and at least once every 36 months thereafter. In the case of a proficiency-based course completion, refresher training is required every 60 months instead of 36 months.

2. Licensees are responsible for ensuring that the board receives proof of completion of the required board-approved training. Prior to the expiration date shown on the individual's current license, the individual desiring to renew that license shall provide evidence of meeting the board-approved refresher training requirement for license renewal.

3. Refresher training shall be specific to the discipline of the license being renewed.

4. The board shall renew an individual license for an additional 12 months upon receipt of a renewal application and fee in compliance with 18VAC15-30-163 and 18VAC15-30-165, provided that the licensee has complied with subdivisions 1 through 3 of this subsection.

B. Contractors. The board shall renew a contractor license for an additional 12 months upon receipt of a renewal application and the renewal fee in compliance with 18VAC15-30-163 and 18VAC15-30-165. Return of the renewal application and renewal fee to the board shall constitute a certification that the licensee is in full compliance with the board's regulations.

C. Accredited training programs.

1. Accredited lead training providers desiring to maintain approval of their accredited lead training program shall cause the board to receive the following no later than 24 months after the date of initial approval and not less often than once each 24 months thereafter:

a. The training provider's name, address, and telephone number.

b. A statement signed by the training program manager that certifies that:

(1) The course materials for each course meet the requirements of Part VII (18VAC15-30-440 et seq.) of this chapter.

(2) The training manager and principal instructors meet the qualifications listed in 18VAC15-30-340.

(3) The training program manager complies at all times with all requirements of this chapter.

(4) The quality control program meets the requirements noted in 18VAC15-30-410.

(5) The recordkeeping requirements of this chapter will be followed.

2. Return of the renewal application and renewal fee to the board shall constitute a certification that the accredited lead training provider is in full compliance with the board's regulations.

3. An audit by a board representative may be performed to verify the certified statements and the contents of the application before relicensure is granted.

4. Accredited lead training programs determined by the board to have met the renewal requirements shall be issued an approval for an additional 24 months.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 15-30-166

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. 8/1/2015.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.