Certification

To help you navigate through the WI Dept. of Safety and Professional Services website we've done the searching for you and have pulled the specific links you'll need to find the information you're searching for, listed below in six categories. Just click on the link you need:

• Which Building Credential Do I Need?
• Explanation of Dwelling Contractor Education Requirement
• Builder Credential Search Menu - Click here to find your DCQ or DCC information. If you do not have your number available, click on the advanced search.
• UDC Codes and Administrative Codes
• Sign up for e-mail updates from the WI Dept. of Safety and Professional Services
• To contact the Dept. of Commerce Safety & Buildings Department staff about licensing/credentials:
  - By phone:  Trades & Credentialing (608) 261-8467.  Due to the high volume of calls, you may experience a delayed answer; however you may leave a message and will receive a callback.
  - Via E-mail: DspsSbCredentialing@wi.gov
  - Or to browse, visit the website:  http://dsps.wi.gov/sb/SB-CredentialProgram.html

Continuing Education Courses:

2012 Scheduled Classes

High Performance Homes: Practical Approaches and Ventilation Best Practices

Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Minocqua, WI
Cost:  $129
Credits:  (TBD)
Presented by Joe Nagan, Owner, Home Building Technology Services

Major changes have taken place within the home building industry in the past 50 years. Well-educated customers have higher expectations; equipment, techniques and materials have advanced; and the whole-house systems approach to residential building has taken hold. These changes can provide benefit or cause problems if not understood.  Join Joe in a discussion about practical approaches and ventilation best practices used to achieve high performance homes your customers will love. Learn more at www.ecw.org/hphomes <http://www.ecw.org/hphomes> .

$20 discount to Brown County HBA members offered by entering the promo code ECTWENTY when registering.

WI Construction Liens & Small Claims Court - 3.5 credits

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Where: VerHalen, Inc. - Pella Windows & Doors * 500 Pilgrim Way * Green Bay, WI
Registration: 7:30 AM
Class Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: FREE
Instructor:  Attorney Jeff Jaekels

Course Description: Covers the Wisconsin rules for Construction Liens and Small Claims Court. Every construction company can use this information as a good business practice. Attendees will hear the rules involved and will learn this is a viable way to ensure payment.

Dwelling Contractor Qualifier

Course Description: Emphasis will be placed on the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Codes, Construction Law and Construction Business Practices. This course counts as either initial credits or continuing education credits. You must let the instructor know what you need. You must bring your Wisconsin Builders License to receive credit.

NWTC - Dwelling Contractor Qualifier - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
Catalog# 47-410-420
Class# 23557
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

NWTC - Dwelling Contractor Qualifier - Initial or Continuing Education
Class# 51192
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 06/18 - 06/27/12 (Monday & Wednesday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

NWTC - Dwelling Contractor Qualifier - Initial or Continuing Education
Class# 81132
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 11/05 - 11/14/12 (Monday & Wednesday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

To register: call NWTC, (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982 or online at www.nwtc.edu.

Important Note: This class qualifies for either initial or continuing education. Let the instructor know which you need so that your certificate can be filled out appropriately.

Building Law

Course Description: Contract or other business law as it relates to the construction industry. Emphasis is placed on the law as it relates to the construction of dwellings.

NWTC - Building Law
Class# 81135
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 09/24 - 10/03/12 (Monday & Wednesday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

To register: call NWTC, (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982, or online at www.nwtc.edu.

Building Science

Course Description: Using a "Whole House" approach to construction. Identifying the relationships between different housing systems. Building  durability issues, occupant health and safety issues, building problems related with newly constructed residences.

NWTC - Building Science
Class# 51191
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 07/10 - 07/19/12 (Tuesday & Thursday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

NWTC - Building Science
Class# 81133
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 10/09 - 10/18/12 (Tuesday & Thursday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

To register: call NWTC, (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982 or online at www.nwtc.edu.

Energy Efficiency Products and Practices

Course Description: Identify ways to improve the efficiency through products and practices for a common household. This course will cover application, lighting, insulation types, heating and cooling issues and much more.

NWTC - Energy Efficiency
Class# 81134
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Date: 11/06 - 11/15/12 (Tuesday & Thursday evenings)
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

Call NWTC to register by phone (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982 or online at www.nwtc.edu.
Please have your credit card, social security number and class number available.

Green Building Basics

Course Description: An introduction to basic elements to building green examining components to designing and building a green house in a cold climate and making green decisions in renovation projects.

NWTC - Green Building Basics
Class# 81136
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
Date: 09/13/12 (Thursday evening)
Credits: 3

To register: call NWTC, (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982 or online at www.nwtc.edu.

Estimating Practices

Course Description: Building estimating, systemater estimating procedures utilizing work sheets, including interior and exterior services and materials, price comparisons of various companies, practice activities utilizing estimating systems and practices.

NWTC - Estimating Practices - CANCELLED
Catalog# 47-614
Class# 23560
Time: 6:30 - 9:20 pm
Cost: $55.94 (62+ Fee - $22.38)
Credits: 12

To register: call NWTC, (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982 or online at www.nwtc.edu.