As a member of the WBA, we wanted to make you aware of a recent law change that will be impacting continuing education for DCQ license holders. Anyone renewing their DCQ credential after November 1, 2022 will need to show that they have completed four of the 12 required credits in subject matter that includes construction laws and codes and contracts, liability, and risk management. According to guidance issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, any course to satisfy this update should be at least four hours in length, rather than divided up into separate courses. This determination was made in order to better serve licensees and ensure the ease of satisfying the new DCQ continuing education requirements in a timely manner. In addition to WBA providing you these updates on the new requirement, DSPS will be providing guidance to current DCQ credential holders on how to renew prior to and after November 1.
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation in partnership with the Wisconsin Builders Association is currently producing a new, online four-credit course to comply with the recent law change. This course will be available at no charge to current WBA members who hold a DCQ after November 1, 2022. This new course will also be available to non-members for a fee. We will be communicating directly with you once this course is posted and providing details on how to register and complete the course.
If you have any questions about the timing of your renewal, we would advise you to log in to your DSPS account to verify your credential information, or contact the agency directly. A button to do that and contact information is provided for you below. If you wish to complete your 12-required DCQ continuing education credits prior to November 1 to avoid the new requirement, you can do that. Members can take the free courses offered through our partnership with Slipstream by clicking here. When we receive additional guidance from DSPS on this matter, we will be sure to communicate that to you.
