10A NCAC 41C .0804      PROGRAM ADMINISTERED EXAMS

(a)  The Program shall offer examinations for each individual certification category except worker. Individuals pass the exam by achieving a score of at least 70 percent. Individuals seeking certification shall pass the appropriate exam. The examination shall be administered by the Program or by a state, tribe, or territory that has a written reciprocating agreement with the Program. If an individual does not successfully complete the examination after three attempts, the individual shall retake the initial course from an accredited training program before reapplying for certification.

(b)  Applicants seeking North Carolina certification who wish to take the Program administered examination shall first complete all other requirements for certification; the applicant will be notified of the exact time and location of the examination. The applicant shall present photo identification for verification of identity at the time of the examination.

(c)  Applicants seeking North Carolina certification who have been certified by a state, tribe, or territory that has a written reciprocating agreement with the Program shall meet the requirements of Rule .0802 Paragraphs (b), (d)(1) and (2) of this Section. A copy of that state's, tribe's, or territories' issued certification shall be verification that the applicant has met all other requirements for certification.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-453.05; 130A-453.11; 150B-21.1(a)(3);

Eff. July 1, 1998;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. February 16, 2019.