Continuing Education For Licensed Well Constructors
Well
constructors licensed in Oregon are required to obtain a minimum of 14
continuing education credits (CEC’s) during each licensing period
regardless of the number of licenses or endorsements held. Continuing
education credits may be obtained through clinics, schools, professional
organizations, seminars, lectures or other continuing education courses
that relate to the practice of well construction and are approved by
the Continuing Education Committee.
- A minimum of two (2) CECs shall pertain to groundwater and well construction statutes under ORS 537.505 to 537.795 and 537.992, and administrative rules under OAR 690-200 through 690-240 during each licensing period
- A maximum of eight (8) CECs may be obtained through approved
safety/first aid/CPR/Hazardous Materials courses during each licensing
period. Of the eight (8) CECs, a maximum of four (4) CECs may be
obtained through Hazardous Materials training courses and a maximum of
four (4) CECs may be obtained through safety/first aid/CPR courses
- Exhibitions shall count as one (1) CEC per approved exhibition attended and shall not exceed two (2) CECs per licensing period.
Please note that each licensee is responsible for maintaining their own continuing education records (OAR 690-205-0055).
Course Sponsoring
If you are a business interested in providing a continuing education course, please complete the Course Sponsor Application Form.
The Committee will base its decision on the following:
- Course agenda and how well the subject relates to water well construction and other borings regulated by the Department
- Instructor qualifications
- Subject difficulty
- Student course evaluations, if applicable
- Other information as appropriate
Continuing Education Committee
The Continuing Education Committee consists of six members appointed by the Water Resources Commission: 3 members from the well construction industry, 1 member with expertise in safety, 1 member with expertise in groundwater quality/public health, and 1 member from the regulatory community. Members serve 3-year terms and meet 4-5 times per year.
Under the authority of Chapter 496, Oregon Laws 2001, the Well Constructors Continuing Education Committee reviews and approves coursework submitted by sponsors and determines the category and number of continuing education credits (CECs) to assign.
Members
There is a rolling application process for Continuing Education Committee positions and letters of interest are accepted year-round. For more information contact Buffy Madrigal-Adams at 971-287-8305.