GVCA - Grand Valley Construction Association

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GVCA & Gold Seal Program

The CCA Gold Seal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Owners. Certification is based on the candidate's education, experience and their ability to satisfy the rigorous standards of the Program. This may mean the successful completion of a Gold Seal exam. The Gold Seal Certificate was developed by the industry and for the industry and is a voluntary certification program for the individual. The Certificate signifies that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of experience and competence as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator or Owners.

For the individual - the Gold Seal Certificate is a declaration of skill and competence that is recognized by the construction industry across the country. The Certificate will enhance mobility and professional development of construction managers.

For the contractor - employing Gold Seal Certified managers is a statement regarding the professionalism and commitment of the firm to construction management excellence. A Gold Seal Certificate assists employers in recruiting capable construction managers.

To date, there have been more than 5,500 certificates issued under the Gold Seal Program

Certification

To qualify to apply under the Examination Criteria, an individual must have a minimum of 5 years experience plus 25 education and training credits. as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, Owner's Project Manager or Construction Safety Coordinator and score a minimum of 100 Gold Seal Certification points.

Certification fee of $400 per certificate plus GST or HST where applicable.

• Click here for the Gold Seal Certification Application for Senior Practitioner

Gold Seal Updates

Gold Seal exam dates have been set for January 20, 2012

Call now to see if you qualify to write this examination 519-622-4822 x23 or email mgeorge@gvca.org.

Practice Exam  (PDF)
Examination centre: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, On N1R 6R8

• Minimum experience level for Gold Seal certification will increase from 3 to 5 years beginning January 1, 2009. Applications received before January 1, 2009, will not be affected. 
• Also beginning in January 2009, Gold Seal will recognize all construction management training, regardless of duration. Current guidelines disallow most courses under 6 hours. The requirement for at least three 30-hour courses will also be removed. National Gold Seal Committee members made the change recognizing that company-delivered training in particular has increased in variety and intensity, while the availability of distance learning has also improved dramatically over the past few years.
• In concert with these guideline revisions, Gold Seal will move quickly to modernize its application processes. Forms and guidelines will be redesigned and on-line application avenues will be offered.

Gold Seal Education

See the new Gold Seal website at www.goldsealcertification.com for full program information, application forms and Gold Seal clothing and merchandise.