018-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-5

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 4-5 - Pre-Licensing Education Classes

(a) The Commission shall approve schools and instructors that provide classes before individuals apply for a real estate license per Chapter 1 of these rules. These classes include, but are not limited to, Salesperson Course I, Salesperson Course II, Broker Course I and Broker Course II. In order to be considered for approval as a school that provides pre-licensing education, schools and instructors shall meet and maintain the following criteria:

  • (i) The school and its instructors shall be duly registered with, approved by, and in good standing with the Wyoming Department of Education as a training entity per the laws, rules, and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Education;
  • (ii) The school and instructors shall submit a formal application to the Commission every three years in the manner prescribed by the Commission and its forms, acknowledging that applications and forms are subject to judicial review;
  • (iii) Pre-Licensing class outlines submitted with applications shall follow the outlines of study established by the Commission's recognized testing provider, and;
  • (iv) Pre-Licensing class formats, delivery, and instruction, shall be established and executed with methodologies that support student success and practical application of the material.

(b) At the time of application, instructors for pre-licensing classes shall meet the following criteria:

  • (i) Instructors shall submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae showing all completed formal education, as well as, previous and current professional experience spanning no less than five (5) years;
  • (ii) Instructors shall have completed and furnish proof of five (5) years of professional work experience in the real estate industry;
  • (iii) Instructors shall submit proof of successful completion of advanced coursework in the areas of adult education and instruction.

(c) The Commission reserves the right to audit and evaluate approved pre-licensing classes at any time, allowing commissioners or staff to attend the classes free of charge.

(d) The Commission reserves the right to revoke approval of a pre-licensing school or instructors at any time with cause and with the assistance of the Attorney General. Notice of revocation shall be made public and provided to the school or instructors, and the Wyoming Department of Education within ten (10) business days of the revocation. If necessary, formal complaints may be filed with the Wyoming Department of Education and Attorney General if evidence and documentation shows consumer harm and the safety of consumers is at risk.

(e) Schools and instructors revoked of approval to provide pre-licensing education shall be granted an opportunity to petition revocation in writing and/or in person to the Commission at a public meeting.

(f) Schools and instructors denied approval to provide pre-licensing education shall be notified of denial within ten (10) business days of the Commission's decision to deny. Those denied approval shall be granted an opportunity to petition the denial in writing and/or in person to the Commission at a public meeting.

018-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-5

Adopted, Eff. 5/12/2015.

Amended, Eff. 4/16/2018.