FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DWELLING CONTRACTOR QUALIFIER -

This license is for the individual who is an owner of the company, or an employee of the company. In order to obtain this license, you must first complete an initial qualifier course and pass with a score of 70%. Once you complete this course, We will send you a certificate that you attach to the Credential application. This license has a continuing education requirement to renew the license. You must obtain at least 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew this license.

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DWELLING CONTRACTOR -

This certification is for the business. You need to submit a form to the State of Wisconsin along with a certificate of insurance. (Obtained from your insurance company). Note this license needs to be renewed every year. NO continuing education is required.

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We also offer a variety of continuing education classes for UDC Inspectors, most Plumber Licenses, most Electricians Licenses and UDC Commercial Licenses.

Anyone applying for a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification needs to complete 12 hours of an approved initial qualifier course in dwelling construction within one year of applying for the license. Proof of completing the course will need to be provided with your application, along with the associated fees.

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We offer the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Initial Course. This course is approved for the 12 hours needed to obtain your license.

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When you pass the Initial Course, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can submit with your application.  This can be done by applying online at the LicensE site. (Look Under The Renewal Tab For More Information)

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You must take the Initial Qualifier course if you do not have a Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license already or are more than two years expired on your Qualifier license.

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Anyone wishing to obtain a Dwelling Contractor license for their business must submit an application. You must also submit proof of insurance.

 

You can apply for this license online on the LicensE site. (Look Under The Renewal Tab For More Information)

 

You must submit proof of insurance with your application.

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There are no continuing education requirements.

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This license must be renew each year.

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What is the difference between the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license and the Dwelling Contractor license?

The Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license is your personal license, held under your name, and requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. This license renews every other year. The Dwelling Contractor license is for your business, held under the business name, and does NOT require continuing education. The Dwelling Contractor license must be renewed every year.

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Do you report my continuing education hours to the state?

Yes, we report your continuing education hours to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as soon as your hours are completed.

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Do I get proof that I completed the Dwelling Contractor online courses?

We will send you a certificate of completion for the courses you complete. You will then need to renew your license(s) with the DSPS thru the LicensE site.

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How do I know when I need to renew my license?

The state of Wisconsin will email a renewal notice before your expiration date. You can also look up your license information using the state’s LicensE site. Type in your name, click search, and view your information.

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What if I still have questions about completing my Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor continuing education courses?

No problem. Just call our continuing education specialists at (608) 348-6688 with any questions, or email us thru the contact us section of the website.

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What if I have questions and need to reach the state of Wisconsin?

You can contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services by phone at 608-266-2112, or by email at DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.

Ordering and Completing Your Continuing Education Hours Is Now More User Friendly For Your Convenience -

 

1) Determine the number of hours needed to complete your continuing education credits, we offer 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hour courses on a variety of different topics. You can check your needed hours under the LicensE page and clicking on the license lookup.

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2) Determine how you wish to complete the course, by printed manuels, online testing or the home study pdfs version. The description of each version is listed in the next group.

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3) Pay for the course using the drop down menu box for the course you wish to access, complete the payment process by following the prompts on the screen. After payment, come back to the page and access the materials for the course. The online version and home study version is instant access, the booklet version will be sent in the mail the next day.

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These instructions are also available on course description pages.

ONLINE TESTING

All tasks can be completed directly within your computer's web browser. You can access review materials in the form of downloadable PDF files, answer exam questions on your computer screen, and easily review the questions you may have missed while also viewing your test score.

 

No installation is necessary; the testing is entirely web-based and compatible with all computer types and browsers.

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PRINTED MANUALS​

The reference materials, exam questions, and answer keys are sent to your home or office in booklet format. You can complete the answer key and send it back to us via mail, fax, or email.

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All the reference material is extracted directly from the State of Wisconsin Code Book.

 

HOME STUDY PDFs

Your exam, along with the reference materials and answer sheets, can be easily downloaded to your computer via the internet. While the answer key must be printed, the choice to print the exam and reference material is optional.

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You can complete the answer key and then send it back to us using the methods of your preference, including mail, fax, or email.

You will be able to renew your license after completing the continuing education course -

 

1) Within 2 days of us receiving your completed course back either by the online version, email/fax or by mail, we will have it graded, your hours updated on the database and will send back to you by email, your certificate of completion, paid invoice and other paperwork for you to renew your license.

 

If you do not have an email address, we will mail back all the paperwork to your home or office.

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2) You can renew online by going to the link in the email and following the screen prompts. You can renew both your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier License and Dwelling Contractor licenses thru the LicensE website if needed at the same time.

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Step by Step instructions on renewing your licenses are available on the LicensE website for reference.