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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia recognizes that the decision to seek education must be seen as a business decision. The most effective way in which this can be achieved is through a certification program, at the end of which builders have something tangible they can use to promote their business, or through which they can affect savings. CHBA BC has invested considerable time, energy and dollars in developing one of North America’s first industry-driven self-certification programs. The following courses are required courses for the Registered Housing Professional and Certified Residential Builders Certification as well as the Registered Renovation Professional and Certified Renovator Certification programs.
Course Fees
$499.00 + HST for Members
$699.00 + HST for Non Members
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Construction Law
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
The Construction Law course will provide answers to questions regarding contracts, risks you are and are not accepting, risk-minimizing clauses, issues that could lead to liability disputes, holdbacks and more. A more professional knowledge of the law as it relates to construction projects and building contracts and the creation of legal relationships will be gained.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Instructor: Bob Kuhn, Kevin Boonstra and Ian Moes, Kuhn & Company
October 6, 2010
Burnaby
8:00 - 4:00
Registration deadline is September 1
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October 13, 2010
Nanaimo
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is September 15
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October 28, 2010
Whistler
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is September 23
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November 19, 2010
Kamloops
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 15
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December 7, 2010
Victoria
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is November 2
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March 3, 2011
Kelowna
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is January 27
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Built Green™ Builder Training
*This is a 2 day in class session as noted below, with NO online component
In today's market, consumers are demanding healthier,
environmentally appropriate housing. Meet this market
demand and learn about proven techniques of energy efficient
and environmentally sound housing construction of Built
Green™, including;
o Cost effective ventilation solutions;
o The secrets of preventing condensation and moisture
movement
o Advanced framing techniques that save money; and
o New options in air-barrier materials and methods.
This course is compulsory to become a certified Built Green™
BC Builder, R-2000 Builder and forms part of the course
requirements for the Certified Residential Builder program.
Open-book exam.
September 8/9, 2010
Victoria
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is September 2
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Registration deadline is February 11, 2011
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BC Building Code - Single Family Dwellings
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
Learn to better understand the BC Building Code and how it was developed. This course will help familiarize students with various sections of the BC Building Code and teach them how to readily locate code requirements in an efficient manner
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component (approx. 45-60 hours) as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Instructor: Paddy J. Moore, RBO
September 11, 2010
Invermere
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is August 7
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October 16, 2010
Victoria
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is September 11
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October 23, 2010
Burnaby
8:00 - 4:00
Registration deadline is September 18
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November 6, 2010
Squamish
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 2
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November 13, 2010
Nanaimo
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 9
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November 22, 2010
Kelowna
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 18
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April 23, 2011
Kamloops
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is March 19, 2011
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Financial Management
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
Most business owners are not trained professionally in accounting or finance; but given the uncertain nature of business and economic cycles combined with an increasingly rapid rate to technological change, monitoring the financial condition of a business and making sound financial decisions has never been moreimportant. This course addresses the role of a “money manager” and the need for continuous financial management and control.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Instructor: Ronald Coleman, Coleman Management Services
September 28, 2010
Victoria
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is August 24
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September 29, 2010
Burnaby
8:00 - 4:00
Registration deadline is August 25
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October 22, 2010
Kamloops
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is September 17, 2010
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November 30, 2010
Whistler
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 26
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November 17, 2010
Nanaimo
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is October 13, 2010
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February 24, 2011
Kelowna
8:30 - 4:30
Registration deadline is January 20, 2011
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Marketing and Project Sales
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
This course will provide an understanding of some of the key principles of sales and marketing and will outline the tools needed to use this knowledge immediately. Learn how to grow and prosper through a professional, businesslike approach to sales and marketing. Content outline includes the marketing plan, marketing research, advertising and sales process.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Instructor: Ronald Coleman, Coleman Management Services
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
This course covers methods to get employees and sub-trades to work together to get the job done on time and on budget while meeting standards for quality and using new and innovative methods and materials. Techniques that will help in planning and scheduling of complex projects, get people working as a team and keeping projects on the path to successful completion are discussed. WHMIS and Residential Construction Waste are also discussed as well as the use of written contracts.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
*This is an online course with a 1 day in class session as noted below
The Business Planning and Management course will help both company owners and management improve their understanding of the elements of business planning and management, and how this affects the everyday operations and competitive strategy of the company. Participants will discover that management strategies, tactics and activities should all be developed in sync with the business plan. Company owners and their team will become more effective managers and leaders with a proper plan in place.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt of assignments by way of email and completion of the online component, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
This course will provide an understanding of some of the key principles of sales and marketing for renovators and will outline the tools needed to use this knowledge immediately. Learn how to grow and prosper through a professional, businesslike approach to sales and marketing. Content outline includes developing your own image, preparing advertising and promotional materials, generating and qualifying leads and sales, and after sales service.
Instructor: Bob Rasmus, John Friswell, Ralph Belisle
This workshop provides training on the use of the HOT2000 software which is used to model house plans within the Built Green™ BC & R-2000 programs. This workshop is for those who wish to become third party advisors to builders building Built Green™ BC homes including certified R-2000 homes.
Plan evaluators perform HOT2000 energy analysis of house plans and play a key role in the quality assurance process for labelling Built Green™ homes and certification of R-2000 houses. Training is also provided on the blower door test equipment and procedures.
Requirements for participants: demonstrated understanding of building science and construction practice; understanding of residential mechanical systems; access to and familiarity with a laptop computer capable of running the latest version of HOT2000 software, which will be provided to you at the course.
**The 2-day Built Green™ Builder Training Workshop is a mandatory prerequisite for this course. You must be enrolled in a Built Green™ course or have completed the training to be eligible for register for CEA training.
If you are interested in signing up for the above listed courses or would like more information, please contact the local Home Builders’ Association where the course is scheduled. If the course you are interested in is not being delivered in your area please contact the Home Builders’ Association in your area to find out when it will be offered. All courses are open to members and non-members and require an 80% passing grade.
For further information on the Registered Housing Professional (RHP), Certified Residential Builder (CRB), Registered Renovation Professional (RRP) and Certified Renovator (CR) Programs or to receive a copy of the program Syllabus please contact:
Local Home Builders’ Association nearest you:
Central Vancouver Island --- 250-758-2256
Fraser Valley --- 604-755-9306
Greater Vancouver --- 778-565-4288
South Okanagan --- 250-493-0001
Central Interior --- 250-828-1844
Sea to Sky --- 604-894-1883
Central Okanagan --- 250-861-3988
Victoria --- 250-383-5044
Northern BC --- 250-563-3306
Or contact us directly:
Michelle Ripoli
Registrar of Human Resource Development and Training
