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Introduction
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General contractors in British Columbia that are building single-family homes and small residential buildings under Part 9 of the BC Building Code, are required to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This is a condition of their licence renewal. CPD enhances professionalism in the residential construction sector. Importantly, it gives homebuyers confidence that their home is built by a qualified builder to the highest industry standard. All licensees with general contractor status must complete a minimum of 20 CPD credits during the one-year licence term. Licensees will earn two CPD credits per hour of formal learning, and one CPD credit for an hour of informal learning. Licensees may carry a maximum of 20 extra CPD credits from one licence term to the next, if the CPD nominee stays the same. Education providers who offer relevant training for the construction industry as outlined in the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation, may apply to have their training assessed. The assessment will determine whether the training will be listed on the searchable BC Housing Education Registry .
There are four basic criteria for training to meet the CPD requirements
CPD credits earned per hour
1. Training must be relevant to the residential construction industry
Formal Training: 2 Credits Two credits are awarded for every hour of formal training.
2. The primary purpose of the training must cover at least one of the seven core competencies or Business Ethics 3. The education provider must ensure the training is verifiable 4. Training must be a minimum of one hour long to earn a CPD credit
Informal Training: 1 Credit One credit is awarded for every hour of informal training.
This guide explores these criteria in more detail and explains how training offered by your organization can be approved for CPD. When promoting training opportunities, it is important to note that BC Housing does not accredit or endorse education providers or their training.
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | A Guide for Education Providers in British Columbia
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