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The WB Foundation offers online continuing education credits for holders of Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor credentials through its partnership with Slipstream and the B4 Conference, and On3.

These courses are designed to fulfill Wisconsin's continuing education requirements for dwelling contractors (12 credit hours every two years), and are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS).


New 4-Credit Course Continuing Education Requirement

Due to a recent law change that will be impacting continuing education for DCQ license holders, anyone renewing their DCQ credential will be required four of the 12 required credits in subject matter that includes construction laws and codes and contracts, liability, and risk management.

The Wisconsin Builders Association Foundation have launched a newly created a 4-credit class that will satisfy the new continuing education requirements. Members of record can access this course free of charge by using the code DCQ2022MEMBER at checkout. You will be required to provide your DCQ number at this time as well. Within 48 hours of checking out, you will receive an email from On3 with instructions on how to take the course - be sure to check your spam folder! Upon receiving this email and creating your login, you will have 30 days to complete the course. Upon passing the course (70% required), WBA will receive an email from On3 and will submit your credits to DSPS.

COURSE CONTENT

Construction Lien Law
-What is it and how does it work?
-What does it apply to, who is entitled, and what about leasehold interest?
-Construction Lien and City Property: Three Steps to Perfect Lien Rights
-The Process, Methods, and Exceptions for Identification Notices
-The Process and Deadlines for Notice of Intent to File Lien
-The Process for Claim for Lien
-Understanding the Slander of Title Statue: Benefits of Lien Rights
-All About Lien Waivers

Dispute Resolution & Contracts
-History and Protections
-Builder’s Perspective
-Homeowner’s Perspective
-What It Covers and Timelines
-Homeowner’s Responsibilities
-Builder’s Responsibilities
-The Next Step
-Mediation Module

Building Codes
-Definition and Scope
-Leveling the Field
-From Concept to Law
-Characteristics
-Wisconsin Residential Building Code
-Permit Process
-Building Inspections
-The Role of Innovation and the Builder

Risk Management and Liability
-What is Risk Management
-The Role of Insurance in Risk Management
-Key Components to Risk Management
-Workers Compensation Explained
-Safety Programs and Training
-OSHA Module
-Transfer of Risk: Sub-contractors
-Certificate of Insurance


Additional Continuing Education Courses

Still available are free continuing education courses through WBA’s partnership with Slipstream. There are currently no courses that fulfill the new 4-credit requirement, however these courses can be used to fulfill the other eight credits.

For DSPS-approved courses, please select “WI-DSPS” from the credit dropdown option after clicking the link below.

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