Section 1410.500 Education Provider Application; Requirements

Section 1410.500  Education Provider Application;

Requirements

a)         In accordance with Section 20-5 of the Act, any

person or entity seeking approval to provide pre-license and/or continuing

education courses shall submit:

1)         An application, in a manner provided by the

Division, that is signed by the applicant and fully completed, along with the

applicant's tax identification number and any other supporting documentation as

required under Section 20-5 of the Act;

2)         The

fee required by Section 1410.400; and

3)         If applicable, a copy of the Articles of

Incorporation, certificate of authority to transact business in Illinois, or

other evidence of legal formation or authority filed with the Secretary of

State to operate in Illinois.

b)         Upon receipt of the required documents in

subsection (a) and review of the application, the Division shall issue a

license authorizing practice as an education provider or shall notify the

applicant of any deficiency.

c)         The Department may discipline an education

provider and may suspend or revoke the course approval of any course offered by

an education provider for failure to comply with the requirements of the Act or

this Part.

d)         The program of pre-license and/or continuing

education delivered by a licensed education provider shall:

1)         Be approved by the provider's governing and/or

supervising body;

2)         Utilize sufficient, qualified, and competent

instructors, as determined by the Division, that are licensed home inspectors,

or licensed or certified in other professional areas related to home inspection

and required by the Standards of Practice;

3)         All instructors, including field event

supervisors, who are licensed home inspectors in Illinois, shall hold active

licenses or licenses in inactive status for no more than 2 years

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instructors, as determined by the Division, that are licensed home inspectors,

or licensed or certified in other professional areas related to home inspection

and required by the Standards of Practice;

3)         All instructors, including field event

supervisors, who are licensed home inspectors in Illinois, shall hold active

licenses or licenses in inactive status for no more than 2 years.

4)         Offer courses that are approved by the Division

and conform to the Standards of Practice established in this Subpart; and

5)         Have a designated qualified administrator, who

is responsible for the administration of the school, courses, and actions of

the instructors.

e)         Facilities

1)         An education provider must provide adequate

personnel for the maintenance of all records, office equipment, and provide office

space if necessary for customer service.

2)         The premises, equipment, and facilities of the

education provider , if offered for in-person courses or public access, shall

comply with applicable community, state or federal fire codes, building codes,

and health and safety standards.

3)         The education provider is subject to inspection

prior to approval or at any time thereafter by authorized representatives of

the

Division

.  Inspections shall be conducted during

regular business hours, with at least 24 hours advance notice, to ensure proper

methods of instruction are being used and to confirm the content of approved

courses being taught.

4)         No education provider shall maintain an office

or conduct in person education courses in a private residence, except that field

inspection events or the final field examination may be conducted in a private

residence or similar residential structure with direct supervision by the

instructor.

5)         An education provider shall only conduct in

person courses in locations that are conducive to learning, and a separate and

distinct space solely occupied by the education provider

a private residence, except that field

inspection events or the final field examination may be conducted in a private

residence or similar residential structure with direct supervision by the

instructor.

5)         An education provider shall only conduct in

person courses in locations that are conducive to learning, and a separate and

distinct space solely occupied by the education provider.

f)         Administration

1)         No licensed education provider shall advertise

that it is endorsed, recommended, or accredited by the Division.  The education

provider may indicate that it is licensed by and the course of study has been

approved by the Division.

2)         Each education provider shall provide a

prospective student, prior to enrollment, with information that specifies the

course of study to be offered, the delivery method, the tuition, the provider's

policy regarding refunds, any additional fees, supplies, materials or books

provided, procedures for management of grievances for students and faculty, and

other matters that are material to the relationship between the provider and

the student.

3)         Each education provider shall maintain for each

student a record that includes the course of study undertaken, dates of

attendance, and a transcript of courses.  All records and any other

documentation related to shall be maintained by the education provider for 5

years and shall be made available to the student or to the Division, upon

request, during regular business hours.  An education provider may charge a

student the cost of reproducing copies of a transcript.

4)         Each education provider shall, upon request by the

Division, provide evidence of sufficient financial resources available to equip

and maintain its program or school.

5)         Each education provider shall notify the

Division of all proposed changes in its ownership at least 30 days prior to the

change in ownership

charge a

student the cost of reproducing copies of a transcript.

4)         Each education provider shall, upon request by the

Division, provide evidence of sufficient financial resources available to equip

and maintain its program or school.

5)         Each education provider shall notify the

Division of all proposed changes in its ownership at least 30 days prior to the

change in ownership.

6)         Each

education provider shall issue a transcript or certificate of completion, in a

format provided by the Division, within 10 days after a student's successful

completion of any course.  Each transcript or certificate of completion shall

be authenticated and capable of being verified by the education provider.  The

transcript or certificate of completion shall include, but not be limited to,

the following information:  the student's name, license number (if applicable),

the name and license number of the education provider, the name and license

number of the course, the date and method of delivery, and the approved credit

hours completed.