Learn how your organization can be approved to provide training for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for residential builders in B.C.
CPD Requirements for Licensed Residential Builders
Licensed residential builders with a general contractor status in British Columbia are required to 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. This is allowed as long as the person designated as the CPD nominee stays on the licence and continues completing CPD for the company.
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 standards.
Training Assessment Criteria
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. There are four basic criteria to meet the CPD requirements:
- Training must be relevant to residential construction
- The primary purpose of the training must cover at least one of the seven core competencies or Business Ethics
- The education provider must ensure the training is verifiable
- Training must be a minimum of one hour to earn a CPD credit
Continuing Professional Development: A Guide for Education Providers in British Columbia
We encourage you to read our CPD Guide for education providers. It will help you understand the CPD program requirements and answer many of your questions. Learn about how to apply to be a CPD training provider, competency areas for CPD, formal vs informal training, how to submit courses for review, and verifiable attendance requirements.
Please visit our Continuing Professional Development page to learn more about CPD requirements for licensed residential builders.