N.J. Admin. Code § 13:40-11.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:40-11.11 - Criteria for continuing competency programs

(a) A course of acceptable subject matter shall directly and materially relate to the practice of land surveying, shall have the purpose and objective to maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge or enhance skills and knowledge in ethics and business practices related to the profession of land surveying, and shall be:

1. A formal course of learning which contributes directly to the maintenance of professional competence of a licensee;

2. At least one instructional hour in duration; and

3. Conducted by a qualified instructor or workshop leader.

(b) A program provider or a licensee seeking Board approval for a course of acceptable subject matter shall submit the following to the Board:

1. The program provider fee (for providers) or program review fee (for licensees) as set forth in 13:40-6.1; and

2. Information to document the elements of (a) above, in writing and on a form provided by the Board, including, but not limited to:

i. A detailed description of course content and estimated hours of instruction; and

ii. The curriculum vitae of the lecturer, including specific background which qualifies the individual as a lecturer of repute in the area of instruction.

(c) Courses which meet the requirements set forth in (a) above shall be approved for continuing competency credit if taught by:

1. Undergraduate, post-graduate or adjunct instructors from accredited educational institutions with five years of experience in the lecture subject. The curriculum vitae must reflect the instructor's status and experience;

2. Recognized authorities in the specific subject areas with five years of experience in the lecture subject whose expertise is documented and approved by the Board;

3. Licensees with five years experience in specific subject areas whose expertise is documented and approved by the Board; or

4. Any of the above with less than five years experience who submit curriculum vitae, and are evaluated and approved by the Board on a case-by-case basis.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:40-11.11

Amended by R.1998 d.566, effective 12/7/1998.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 5051(b), 30 New Jersey Register 4248(a).
In (a), rewrote the introductory paragraph; and added (c).