Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-19-9 - Continuing Education Program and Requirements9.1. The continuing education program shall be a formal offering of instruction or information to certificate holders and registrants for the purpose of maintaining, enhancing and developing the skills necessary for the protection of groundwater and the health and general welfare of the citizens and to increase the competence of well drillers and pump installers.9.2. Beginning two years after the effective date of this rule, a certified master well driller shall show proof of three hours of continuing education related to water well drilling every year. Additionally, for a certified master well driller to install pumps, he or she shall show proof of two hours of continuing education related to pump installation every year. A certified journeyman driller shall show proof of two hours of continuing education every year. For a certified journeyman driller to install pumps, the journeyman driller shall show proof of one hour of continuing education related to pump installation every year. The certified pump installer shall show proof of two hours of continuing education every year to maintain the certification. Each certificate holder shall submit a copy of the certificates of completion as proof of meeting the continuing education requirements.9.3. Only courses or programs designated or approved by the Commissioner are acceptable for continuing education.9.4. To obtain pre-approval of a course the sponsor or attendee shall submit the following information to the Commissioner: a written course description, which includes the names and qualifications of the presenters; the time and location of the course; the proposed number of hours and the program objectives.9.5. Programs for continuing education units may be held in state or out of state. Approved topics include water wells or pump system technology, science, health, sound business practices, rule compliance including other governmental and industry requirements including worker health and safety.9.6. Program sponsors shall provide proof of attendance to attendees.