S.L. 623.9 Art. 20Renewal of licences and provision of training and courses.

(1) Licences issued under these regulations shall remain valid for two (2) years from the date of issue of a Licence Certificate, and shall be subject to renewal every two (2) years after such date:

Provided that for the purposes of renewing a licence, the licensed contractor shall submit a valid and complete application in the form prescribed by the Authority, submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, not later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiry date of the valid licence.

(2) The provisions of regulations 16 to 19 shall apply in the determination of the renewal application by the Committee and the issue of a licence.

(3) Where the Committee decides that the applicant lacks sufficient professional competency, it may request the applicant to attend courses or training to cover subjects listed in item 1 of Parts A, B and C of Schedule II, which shall be provided yearly for the purpose of renewal of the licence.

(4) The Committee shall also request courses that shall also be provided when the Authority considers that new practices, and regulations pertaining to the service activities listed in Schedule I and subjects in addition to those listed in item 1 of Parts A, B and C of Schedule II have been introduced, to ascertain that the applicants are able to execute any works covered by the licence:

Provided that the Authority shall also require that licencees attend such courses and the attendance and completion of these courses shall be considered for any subsequent renewal applications.