2000 Hrs Competency Rule

[Frederick R. Ruffell]

Originally posted by Greg Boyd@Dec 27 2003, 02:49 PM
Frederick, I'm well aware of the transaction amount vs. value definition per OREA. I was speaking to the general similarity of 4 levels of licensing.

Greg,
That was not apparent from your post, sorry I am not a mind reader.

 

[christeodoro]

Guys, while we're on the subject of the 2000 hours, I am applying for my trainee's license in CA in january, I understand you can apply up to 400 hours of appraisal training hours completed BEFORE the AT license, and then the subsequent 1600 hours after. My question is, what if any, would be the minimum required amount of time that would be accepted for the rest of the 1600 hours? In my case, I practically live with the person training me, so I eat appraisals for breakfast and I'm usually working well into the evening. I think I easily log 60-80 hours a week. At that rate, I'll be doing 1600 hours in a little more than 6 months, maybe less. Will that be acceptable by OREA? I've heard somewhere that it takes close to 2 years to accumulate the hours. Anybody?

 

[CANative]

You can cram in as much as possible on your appraisal log, keeping in mind that there is a general limit on how many hours per report (and by type of report) 2075's are not appraisals and cant be counted. I can't remember the specific limits for each type of report, but the tech's at OREA are looking for longer hours in the beginning and less hours as you gain experience. (I think the longest time for a 2055 report is about 6 or 7 hours, maybe less) You can go to the OREA site (www.orea.ca.gov) and call them between 9:30-11 or 1 to 3:30 and ask for a license technician and ask them what they're looking for. Also, this topic was discussed on the forum and you could probably do a search for it.

 

[Frederick R. Ruffell]

Like Greg, I am not up on current requirements for OREA, but as I remember when I was accumulating hours for my license and subsequent certification, OREA would not allow the accumulation of hours in a short time-frame. As I recall the 2,000 hours must be spread out over 2 years. I too worked for a large production shop and accumulated the necessary hours long before the time period was up. I just had to wait. Word of advise. Keep your OREA log as you complete each assignment, it makes for an easier application process. Have everything ready to submit to OREA on the day the time period is up. In the mean time keep on working and gaining experience AND start thinking about developing your own clients now so that when you get your license/certification you can start making those full fees. It is a long hard road to get there but I (and it sounds like you) was luckier than most to have an employer that could get me the necessary hours in the minimum amount of time, I am thankful.

 

[christeodoro]

Thanks for the reply guys. I called OREA and I got a semi vague response. They said that the minimum time required was 9 months of experience doing 75% of the appraisals. Anything less than that will be questioned. I asked if this counts the 400 hours that you can accumulate prior to the trainee's license, they replied that they won't be looking at WHEN I got the AT license, they just want to see at least 9 months of experience doing 75% of each appraisal. This from the horse's mouth. Any comments? :blink: