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Applicants for the CHBA BC Master Residential Builder Certificate Program are required to meet the following requirements:
Certification is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually to maintain active status.
Designation holders must ensure renewal requirements are completed before the certification expiry date. Failure to renew certification annually will result in a lapse of the designation and may require the individual to submit a new application to the program.
All certification holders are required to comply with the CHBA BC Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of the certification designation. (*If membership is discontinued during the year, the certification will be terminated immediately and will cease to be valid.)
CHBABC reserves the right to enforce this policy at its sole discretion to ensure the integrity and standards of the certification program.
The below courses are all required to successfully complete the Master Residential Builder Certificate Program.
Online To receive the “Relevant Enactments” qualification requirement for New Residential Builders as set out by the Licensing and Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing, you must complete both BC Building Code Part 1 AND Part 2 (Please note that Part 1 must be taken before Part 2).
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Online To receive the “Relevant Enactments” qualification requirement for New Residential Builders as set out by the Licensing and Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing, you must complete both BC Building Code Part 1 AND Part 2 (Please note that Part 1 must be taken before Part 2).
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Online This course is designed to equip you with an understanding of the fundamental principles required for building high-quality, energy and resource-efficient housing.
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eLearning
Online This video-based eLearning course is designed specifically for homebuilders who want to strengthen their customer service skills alongside their technical expertise. By the end of the course, you will understand how exceptional customer service not only benefits your clients, but also strengthens referrals, protects your reputation, and supports long-term business success.
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Online This course will provide you with the answers to your questions about contracts, construction and project risk, liability, holdbacks and other aspects of the law as it relates to construction and building projects and protecting your business in British Columbia
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Online Learn the role of a “money manager” and how to weather economic cycles with proven systems and controls to build a more profitable business.
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Online This session covers the process to design an effective sales and marketing strategy to better promote your business, earn referrals and sell new projects.
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Online Learn how to plan and schedule complex projects, get people to work as a team, and manage the job site to meet WHMIS and Residential Construction waste standards.
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Online This course will help both company owners and their employees improve their awareness and understanding of the elements of service and warranty that will directly affect the everyday operation of their building company.
Learn MoreCertification is valid for a one-year period and must be renewed on an annual basis. Standards, criteria and completion requirements are subject to change.