12 Hour
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All courses below are worth 12 hours for the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier License Renewal unless noted.
Courses are in numerical order. Newer courses are at the top.
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Course 962378 - Construction Liens
Course 962379 - Home Improvement Practices V2
Course 962560 - Blueprint Reading Principles
Course 962378 provides an in-depth exploration of Subchapter I of Wisconsin Statute Chapter 779, which governs Construction Liens. The instruction focuses on the legal rights and obligations of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers, property owners, and lenders as they pertain to lien creation, enforcement, and defense in construction projects within Wisconsin.
Course 962379 is on ATCP 110 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code outlines regulations for home improvement practices to prevent consumer fraud and ensure fair dealings. It defines critical terms such as buyer, seller, home improvement, and warranty, and sets requirements for written contracts, disclosures, lien waivers, and performance timelines. The chapter prohibits deceptive practices like false advertising, bait-and-switch tactics, misrepresentation, and unauthorized contract changes. Special provisions govern basement waterproofing due to common abuses. Buyers are granted rights to cancel contracts, demand refunds, and hold sellers accountable. Violations may result in prosecution and civil liability, including double damages and legal fees.
Course 962560 is a Blueprint Plans and Drawings course will provide the basis for using a set of architectural plans. You will explore the various views of plan drawings and how to visualize and interpret those drawings.
$99.00
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Course 16185 -
Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
This course is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with information on the updated construction codes required for building a home, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC).
Topics covered in this course include Design Criteria, Excavations, Footings, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roof and Ceilings, Fireplace Requirements, Construction in Floodplains and Installation of Manufactured Homes are included in this course.
$99.00
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Course 16187 -
Dwelling Contractor Qualifier V2
This course is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with information on the updated construction codes required for building a home, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC).
Topics covered in this course include Design Criteria, Excavations, Footings, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roof and Ceilings, Fireplace Requirements, Construction in Floodplains and Installation of Manufactured Homes are included in this course.
$99.00
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Course 9804 / 10749 -
Home Improvement / Administration & Enforcement
$99.00
Course 9804 covers Prohibited trade practices, building permits, warranties, home improvement contract requirements, preservation of buyer’s claims and defenses, contract cancellation, return of payments, contract compliance, theft by contractor, theft by fraud, energy savings and safety claims, and basement waterproofing transactions.
Course 10749 begins with the information packet, Building a Home in Wisconsin. Other topics include Purpose and Scope, Jurisdiction, Definitions, Approval and Inspection of One and Two Family Homes, Approval and Inspection of Modular Homes and their Components, Approval of Products, Variances, Appeals, Violations and Penalties and Adoption of Standards.
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Course 9804 / 16190 -
Home Improvement / Construction Standards
$99.00
Course 9804 covers Prohibited trade practices, building permits, warranties, home improvement contract requirements, preservation of buyer’s claims and defenses, contract cancellation, return of payments, contract compliance, theft by contractor, theft by fraud, energy savings and safety claims, and basement waterproofing transactions.
Course 16190 covers Design Criteria, Excavations, Footings, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roof and Ceilings, Fireplace Requirements, Construction in Floodplains and Installation of Manufactured Homes are included in this course.
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Course 12858 / 16190 -
Scaffolds and Safety / Construction Standards
$99.00
Course 12858 is intended to assist employers and employees in their efforts to comply with the current OSHA scaffold requirements for construction work, as falls are the leading cause of death for workers engaged in residential construction.
Course 16190 covers Design Criteria, Excavations, Footings, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roof and Ceilings, Fireplace Requirements, Construction in Floodplains and Installation of Manufactured Homes are included in this course.
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Course 9804 / 12858 / 13875 -
Home Improvement / Scaffolds / Lead
$99.00
Course 9804 covers Prohibited trade practices, building permits, warranties, home improvement contract requirements, preservation of buyer’s claims and defenses, contract cancellation, return of payments, contract compliance, theft by contractor, theft by fraud, energy savings and safety claims, and basement waterproofing transactions.
Course 12858 is intended to assist employers and employees in their efforts to comply with the current OSHA scaffold requirements for construction work, as falls are the leading cause of death for workers engaged in residential construction.
Course 13875 is an overview of OSHA’s Lead Standards for the construction industry. Employers and employees will benefit from knowing the risks associated with lead in the construction industry and how to minimize the dangers.
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Courses 10888 / 14239 -
Mold Prevention / Energy Conservation
$99.00
Course 10888 in on Molds, the most common forms of fungi found on earth. They can grow on almost any material, as long as moisture and oxygen are available. Most molds reproduce through the formation of spores, tiny microscopic cells that are resistant to drying and are released into the air. Individuals involved in the construction trades come into contact with mold during a renovation or maintenance of building.
Course 14239 is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with information on the updated construction codes required for building a home, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC). SPS 322 and the commentary are used as reference materials.
Covered in this course include Scope, Application, Definitions, Insulation Materials and Installation, Dwelling Thermal Envelope, Systems and Simulated Performance Alternative are included.
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Course 18179 -
Deck Code Changes Parts 1 & 2
This course is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with the amendments to the deck codes required for building and remodeling decks, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code. Topics covered in this course include General Requirements, Footings and Post Connections, Posts and Post-to-Beam Connections, Beams, Joists, and Joist-to-Beam Connections.
$99.00
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Course 16188 -
Construction Standards
This course is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with information on the updated construction codes required for building a home, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC).
Topics covered in this course include Design Criteria, Excavations, Footings, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roof and Ceilings, Fireplace Requirements, Construction in Floodplains and Installation of Manufactured Homes are included in this course.
$99.00
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Course 16189 -
Construction Standards / Administration
This course is designed to familiarize Contractors and Inspectors with information on the updated construction codes required for building a home, according to the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC).
The course starts with the information packet, Building a Home in Wisconsin. Other topics include Purpose and Scope, Jurisdiction, Definitions, Approval and Inspection of One and Two Family Homes, Approval and Inspection of Modular Homes and their Components, Approval of Products, Variances, Appeals, Violations and Penalties and Adoption of Standards.