Gold Seal Certification Program Changes for 2013
Gold Seal Certification program, the leading certification program for Canadian construction management professionals such as estimators, superintendents, project managers and safety coordinators, announced today changes effective January 1, 2013.
Ottawa, Canada, November 30, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Changes to Educational Requirements
For the Gold Seal Certification (GSC) applicants including Gold Seal Interns, credits for the formal education will be allocated as follows:
High school 5 credits
Technician/technologist diploma 25 credits
Technician/technologist degree 30 credits
University degree (industry related) 35 credits
Construction management degree program 50 credits
“The program changes with the times. Basically we are acknowledging the changes that are happening in the educational field by adding credits for a technician/technologist degree and a construction management degree program,” said Stephanie Wallace, manager, Gold Seal. “We also now give an additional five credits for industry-related university degrees,” continued Stephanie.
Changes to Professional, Gold Seal Certified Designation Requirements
Barry Brown, chair of CCA’s Gold Seal Committee wants to highlight the changes for the Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC ) designation: “If you are already Gold Seal Certified (GSC) and would like to upgrade your credentials, stay relevant and continue developing your skills in the management of construction – you should consider P.GSC.”
The P.GSC requirements are changing for 2013. Starting in January 2013, the P.GSC designation will be valid for two years with biennial renewal. Candidates will qualify based on hours of employment and professional development (five categories). The application fee has been reduced to $100/2 years + applicable taxes.
More information on Gold Seal Certification and Professional, Gold Seal Certified is available from the Gold Seal website goldsealcertification.com.
Gold Seal Certification program recognizes achieved excellence in the management of construction in the heavy civil, industrial, commercial and institutional sectors of the construction industry in Canada. The program is supported by Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and managed by Gold Seal Committee. The certification issued to successful Gold Seal applicants recognizes personal achievement of a nationally-recognized standard of education, experience and excellence in construction in one of five designations: superintendent, estimator, project manager, owner’s project manager or construction safety coordinator. Currently there are over to 8 000 Gold Seal Certified construction management professionals
For the Gold Seal Certification (GSC) applicants including Gold Seal Interns, credits for the formal education will be allocated as follows:
High school 5 credits
Technician/technologist diploma 25 credits
Technician/technologist degree 30 credits
University degree (industry related) 35 credits
Construction management degree program 50 credits
“The program changes with the times. Basically we are acknowledging the changes that are happening in the educational field by adding credits for a technician/technologist degree and a construction management degree program,” said Stephanie Wallace, manager, Gold Seal. “We also now give an additional five credits for industry-related university degrees,” continued Stephanie.
Changes to Professional, Gold Seal Certified Designation Requirements
Barry Brown, chair of CCA’s Gold Seal Committee wants to highlight the changes for the Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC ) designation: “If you are already Gold Seal Certified (GSC) and would like to upgrade your credentials, stay relevant and continue developing your skills in the management of construction – you should consider P.GSC.”
The P.GSC requirements are changing for 2013. Starting in January 2013, the P.GSC designation will be valid for two years with biennial renewal. Candidates will qualify based on hours of employment and professional development (five categories). The application fee has been reduced to $100/2 years + applicable taxes.
More information on Gold Seal Certification and Professional, Gold Seal Certified is available from the Gold Seal website goldsealcertification.com.
Gold Seal Certification program recognizes achieved excellence in the management of construction in the heavy civil, industrial, commercial and institutional sectors of the construction industry in Canada. The program is supported by Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and managed by Gold Seal Committee. The certification issued to successful Gold Seal applicants recognizes personal achievement of a nationally-recognized standard of education, experience and excellence in construction in one of five designations: superintendent, estimator, project manager, owner’s project manager or construction safety coordinator. Currently there are over to 8 000 Gold Seal Certified construction management professionals
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Canadian Construction Association
Stephanie Wallace
613-236-9455 ext. 410
www.goldsealcertification.com
Stephanie Wallace
613-236-9455 ext. 410
www.goldsealcertification.com
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