How and What Kind Of CE Do You Prefer?

[360Youth]

I have started looking into my CE due in Feb and came accross a few intersting things. The first is that I actually have enough hours on the books that I do not need to do any this year grin: ). I really do not know where those hours came from. Apparently a course I took at some point had more credit hour than I realized. In NC you can bank up to 3 years at a time. The second is a class I was looking at taking taking that a friend is teaching (former co-worker, now inspector) on Level One Code Enforcement, that NC has approved as credit-worthy.

My first question is would you use the available hours and skip it or do you prefer to stay active in classroom learning to stay fresh? (the class is 6 sessions on two consecutive weekends, in case that plays into a decision).

The next is how many ECs have taken classes more geared to inspections and felt it worthwhile?

I like classroom learning and trying to stay relevant although the time required often dissuades my desire more than persuades. And I like the idea of class geared towards code and enforcement but I question how much an EC will get as opposed to someone working their towards or through inspecting. What say you?

 

[Buck Parrish]

In NC I have taken mine on the internet for the last 5 years (Jade)
But, I have heard they will be requiring an in class course for your Credit hours. Two 6 hr. Saturdays seem to long to me.
How about one 8-10 hr. Check JCR

 

[360Youth]

In NC I have taken mine on the internet for the last 5 years (Jade)
But, I have heard they will be requiring an in class course for your Credit hours. Two 6 hr. Saturdays seem to long to me.
How about one 8-10 hr. Check JCR

If you go online they have they updates and you will see that they now require at least half of your ceu time to be classroom. As far as in-class time, the JCR courses are typically 1 1/2 - 3 hours from me and $250 whereas I can go to local the community college for $60.

 

[SmithBuilt]

Until there is a class that I feel is worth the time and effort to go to I will continue with the online classes. I stocked up three years worth before the new rule came into effect. If it is not to late you may consider doing the same.

I realize in three years I will have to sit in a class for the required 4 hours per year. I hope there is a good class that moves along and actually covers some material when that time comes. Most of them are way too slow for me.

 

[360Youth]

Unfortuneately I do not know of too many classes that are the best of both world's. They either last for weeks with a lot of unnecessary banter but provide opportunity for a lot of good discussion, or they are the 1 or 2 day seminars that breeze through so much so quick you don't get much more than the required hours.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I hope there is a good class that moves along and actually covers some material when that time comes. Most of them are way too slow for me.

I heard JCR Rented a yatch the first year they required this. He had the board approved CEU class at sea. You can fish at break and lunch time. May be he will do this again.
Probably more then $30. though.

 

[ptonsparky]

I have started looking into my CE due in Feb and came accross a few intersting things. The first is that I actually have enough hours on the books that I do not need to do any this year grin: ). I really do not know where those hours came from. Apparently a course I took at some point had more credit hour than I realized. In NC you can bank up to 3 years at a time. The second is a class I was looking at taking taking that a friend is teaching (former co-worker, now inspector) on Level One Code Enforcement, that NC has approved as credit-worthy.

My first question is would you use the available hours and skip it or do you prefer to stay active in classroom learning to stay fresh? (the class is 6 sessions on two consecutive weekends, in case that plays into a decision).

The next is how many ECs have taken classes more geared to inspections and felt it worthwhile?

I like classroom learning and trying to stay relevant although the time required often dissuades my desire more than persuades. And I like the idea of class geared towards code and enforcement but I question how much an EC will get as opposed to someone working their towards or through inspecting. What say you?

We are required 12 contact hours every two years. Nothing online. I get about 24 in that time period just with the IAEI annual meetings. They can be pretty long and drawn out with discussion about the finer details that are totally wasted on an apprentice or anyone else for that matter. I see some of the same questions beat to death here. Then again some of the presenters are absolutely top of the line and can give you a real understanding of "Why".

I get another 12 hours or so with Saturday classes. I always sit up front at those and participate in discussions as they come up so am I rarely bored.