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Tennessee Contractors Renewal Package 8-Hours

This course satisfies the 8 Hours of Board-approved Residential Continuing Education (RCE) For the following licensee’s classifications: Residential (BC-A), Limited Restricted Residential (BC-Ar), or Residential/Small Commercial (BC-A,b(sm).

$69.99

The package is divided into several parts.

Course Parts

Part Class Number of Hours
1 Occupational Safety and Health Act and Workers Compensation for Construction Related Industries 1
2 Construction Industry Safety Programs 1
3 Wind Mitigation Methodology 2
4 Concrete Restoration Basics 1
5 Cash Flow Management in the Construction Industry 1
6 Employment Law and Avoiding Sexual Harassment 1
7 Introduction to Financial Statements for Construction Pros 1
Total Hours 8

 

The first part overviews the Occupational Safety and Health Act as it applies to construction industry professionals including their rights, regulations and responsibilities. It differentiates between independent contractors and employees. It reviews the role of employers and employees in fulfilling the intent of the ct.

Workers Compensation provides an overview of the regulations and laws that address compensating a worker who has been injured. It addresses the need for, benefits of, and components of a safety program. It reviews the parts of a safety manual and steps to take after an incident.

A comprehensive overview of the importance of wind, types of wind and components of wind mitigation programs is included. The issues of wind in construction, landscaping and agricultural are addressed. The methods of inspecting roofing components following the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form are reviewed, however, this class is not meant to result in certification as an inspector.

The section about concrete restoration defines the process of repairing older concrete construction, thus restoring it to its original appearance. This process of restoration can be used in a number of settings, from home construction and restoration to the restoration of sidewalks along city streets. Construction industry practitioners will gain an insight into the reasons for and processes used by professionals who restore concrete.

The class addresses the components of cash flow and the sources of cash flow challenges. It addresses how to face and solve these challenges and provides tools to accomplish this goal.

This class addresses employment laws that are relevant to the construction industry. The history and reasons for equal employment opportunity laws are explained. Federal laws are reviewed.

This class defines, identifies, and classifies behavior that can be considered as sexual harassment. It reviews steps that should be taken if sexual harassment or a hostile work environment are present.

This class describes the essential elements of a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Projection in the construction industry. It introduces the purposes of financial statements, how to compare components in ration analysis and methods of preparing the statements internally or externally.

This final section overviews the Occupational Safety and Health Act as it applies to construction industry professionals relative to their rights, regulations and responsibilities. It differentiates between independent contractors and employees. It reviews the role of employers and employees in fulfilling the intent of the act.

Learning Objectives

  • Recall the history, purpose and coverage of The Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  • State the rights of employees and duties of employers.
  • Differentiate between independent contractors and employees.
  • Recall the components of Safety Data Sheets.
  • State how to file a complaint.
  • Recognize resources available in matters of occupational safety and health protection.
  • Describe the components of Workers Compensation.
  • Recall the guidelines for payments, definition of accidents and coverage.
  • Recognize permanent and temporary disabilities.
  • Describe the responsibilities of all parties in filing a claim.
  • Recall the steps to take to file a claim and how to facilitate the process.
  • Recognize the role of Florida’s Division of Workers Compensation.
  • Describe the components of a safety program.
  • Identify the primary goal and benefits of a safety program.
  • List the sections of a safety manual.
  • Recognize methods of preventing hazards.
  • Relate the steps to be taken after an incident.
  • Recognize the importance of the issues of wind and the damage it can cause to the natural and man-made environment.
  • Recall the types of wind and potential damage.
  • Recognize the scope of components in landscaping and agriculture when addressing wind damage.
  • Describe how to prepare and maintain landscapes for a storm.
  • Recall the key building components that impact building resistance to wind.
  • Recognize the role of building codes in wind damage mitigation.
  • Recall the parts of the history, sections and details of the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form.
  • Explain the steps a professional concrete restoration team would take to mitigate and repair damage.
  • Apply the issues of safety relative to restoration projects.
  • Recall components of long-term preventive maintenance programs including time frame for future inspections.
  • Define what ash flow is.
  • Identify the causes of cash flow problems.
  • List solutions to cash flow problems.
  • Differentiate between profitability problems and cash flow problems.
  • Demonstrate using a cash flow statement that uses cash flow projection
  • Recognize the importance of knowing the basics of employment law when participating in the construction industry.
  • Explain the reasons behind passage of EEO legislation.
  • Identify and explain major laws affecting equal employment opportunity.
  • Describe important equal employment opportunities issues.
  • Recall the most important federal laws that relate to employment.
  • Recall the prevalence of sexual harassment I the construction industry.
  • Identify behavior the constitutes sexual harassment.
  • Compare options for financial statement preparation.
  • Describe the difference between cash basis and accrual accounting.
  • Describe the components of a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Projection.
  • Compare the purposes and benefits of the three principal statements.
  • Calculate and compare basic financial ratios.
  • Recall the history, purpose and coverage of The Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  • State the rights of employees and duties of employers.
  • Differentiate between independent contractors and employees.
  • Recall the components of Safety Data Sheets.
  • State how to file a complaint.
  • Recognize resources available in matters of occupational safety and health protection.

Who will Benefit from this Class

Tennessee Residential Contractors and contractors in related fields will benefit from this class.

Renewal Cycle

Every two years from original date of license.

Continuing Education Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2020, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a residential contractor’s license with a classification of BC-A, BC-A/r, or BC-A,b(sm), the licensee shall obtain eight (8) hours of Board-approved Residential Continuing Education (RCE) in the residential construction industry during the two (2) year period prior to the expiration of such license

RCE must be obtained by an individual designated as a Qualifying Agent (QA) on the contractor’s license. Only one (1) QA is required to obtain RCE to fulfill the license renewal requirements.

Any residential contractor licensed prior to January 1, 2009 is not required to complete continuing education requirements.

This course includes:

  • Virtual Access From Any Computer
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Competitive Pricing
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions About this Class

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No. There is no test at the end of the class.

Yes. You can proceed through the slides, activities, audio clips and video clips at your own pace. Take as long or as little time as you would like.

Yes. You should download or print this out for your records.

The class will be available until twelve months from the date of purchase.

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FAQs About Our Online Classes in General

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Completing an online class is easy, even if your computer skills are not well developed. Instructions are clear.

Classes consist of slides that you may click through at your own pace. There are audio clips, some video instructions, activities like matching, drop and drag, pictures, visuals and case studies. Some classes have pop-up quizzes that are not scored. Some, depending upon the requirements of the agency that governs the industry, have final exams of multiple- choice questions. The classes are easy to take and move quickly, depending upon how fast the Learner wants to proceed.

Some industries require their licensees to maintain a fifty-minute hour of seat time and those slides are timed to assure that the requirement is met.

Yes, if the phone is in the landscape position but this is not the ideal way to enjoy or maximize what you learn from the class. A larger screen works very well and is much better to use. Also, some regulatory agencies prohibit taking continuing education classes on cell phones.

Yes. Here’s how:


  1. Click on “My Account” on top of Education Pathways home page.

  2. Enter the user name and password that you chose when you purchased your first class. Hit “enter” on your keyboard.

  3. Click on “View Course” for the class you would like to complete.


Yes, participants typically have access to course materials, presentations, and resources for twelve months after purchasing the course. This allows for review and reference, ensuring continued learning and application of knowledge.

Education Pathways has a 100% money-back guarantee. Should a learner request a refund before the successful completion of a class not reported as completed, the refund will be processed immediately.

Yes. When you reach the end of the class, you will see the word “Certificate” on the left side of the screen. Click on it to download. The Certificate of Completion will have your name, license number, number of continuing education hours (CEU or PDH) and date of completion. This certificate will remain in the dashboard of your account.

Education Pathways’ courses are approved by your state to fulfill your licensing renewal requirements if your state or profession requires this. Course descriptions and the approval numbers from each state's licensing agency are on the course page.

It is always the responsibility of the professional to determine that they have enrolled in the correct classes to fulfill their requirements. Contact the agency that regulates your industry in your state to confirm your requirements.

Education Pathways has been providing online continuing education classes for more than twenty years. We guarantee that the classes are appropriate for the professions that we serve and that promise is supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Education Pathways’ online classes provide an interactive learning experience that can be completed at your desired speed for a low cost. Learning by reading a book provides a different type of learning methodology at a significantly higher cost. If you want to revisit course information you can do so at any time within one year of purchasing the class. It is also possible to take a screenshot of a slide if you want to revisit it away from your computer.

Yes. If your profession requires that your credits be reported,. Education Pathways will do that promptly, usually within 24 hours. It sometimes takes the governing agency a few days to update your account. If reporting is not required, retain your Certificates of Completion for your records to confirm that you have completed the classes necessary to renew your license.