GVCA & Gold Seal Program
- About the Gold Seal Program
- Examination Dates
- Course: Communications, Negotiations & Conflict Management
- Course: Construction Site Superintendent
About the Gold Seal Program
The CCA Gold Seal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Owners, Project Managers. 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 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, Project Managers.
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.
GOLD SEAL UPDATES
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Gold Seal exam dates for 2009 have been set for January 23, April 17 and October 9.
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Call now to see if you qualify to write this examination 519-622-4822 or email mgeorge@gvca.org.
Examination centre: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, On N1R 6R8 -
Minimum experience level for Gold Seal certification will move to 5 years beginning January 1, 2009. Applications received before January 1, 2009, will not be affected.
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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.
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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 Update – October, 2008
Gold Seal has set another record for exam numbers! The October 17 exam will see 225 candidates writing exams for certification as Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator and Safety Coordinator.
Did you know that there are thousands of construction management-related courses that are accepted for education credit by Gold Seal? Courses can be delivered by colleges or universities, local construction associations, unions or private agencies, but must fall under one of the following topic areas:
- Overview of the Construction Industry
- Construction Job Site Controls
- Construction Safety
- Construction Planning – Scheduling
- Communication
- Project Costing Control and Accounting
- Law and Contracts for the Construction Industry
- Project Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction and the Environment
- Management of Human Resources in the Construction Industry
For more information on Gold Seal visit www.goldsealcertification.com
GOLD SEAL UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2008
DID YOU KNOW
Since 1993 over 6,500 Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and, more recently, Construction Safety Coordinators, have been certified through Gold Seal.
In 2006, however, the certification rate doubled to 300.
In 2007 it doubled again to 600.
What lies behind the surge of interest in Gold Seal. The answer, for the most part, is the emergence of a corporate-level interest in management certification. In the past few months more than a dozen companies have asked all of their construction managers to become certified. In the Fall of 2008 we’ll be examining some of the reasons behind this, and the benefits to large and small companies.
DID YOU KNOW
Trades experience provides credits toward a Gold Seal certification.
A construction-related trades license will assist in advancing toward certification as a Project Manager, Superintendent or Estimator.
Experience as a heavy equipment operator qualifies for credit towards certification as a Superintendent, Roadbuilding and Heavy Construction.
GOLD SEAL UPDATE - JUNE 2008
- The April 11 Gold Seal exam saw 138 construction managers writing across
GOLD SEAL UPDATE - MAY 2008
With four months gone in 2008 Gold Seal has received almost 300 applications. The current year looks like it will be on par with 2007’s record certification rate.
- The Winnipeg Construction Association recently held a breakfast meeting for 50 Gold Seal certified personnel. Staff provided a program update including refinements to the Construction Safety Coordinator exam and a marked increase in the variety of construction management courses being offered across the country. Participants provided valuable feedback on Gold Seal, noting in particular that they wanted their company executives to be more aware of the value of the program.
The upcoming exam will be the largest in Gold Seal's 15 year history.
- Almost 200 applicants will write Gold Seal exams at construction associations across the country. Of note within this group:
- Over 60 individuals are writing the new Construction Safety Coordinator exam:
21 are writing to become certified as Gold Seal Estimator,
52 as Gold Seal Superintendent, 51 as Gold Seal Project Manager
2 as Gold Seal Owner's Project Manager
As in previous years the General Contracting group is the largest with 74 applicants
71 Senior Practitioner certifications
23 Gold Seal Interns
Gold Seal Courses
See the new Gold Seal website at www.goldsealcertification.com for full program information, application forms and Gold Seal clothing and merchandise.
This is a web-based (online) course
Course Description:
This course is designed to help improve the written, oral and negotiating skills of estimators, superintendents, and project managers who must deal effectively and professionally.This is a self-paced course, although it requires a minimum of 8 hours to complete. You do not have to complete the entire course at once. You may start anytime after registering. A book marking feature allows you to enter and exit the course at your convenience.
Upon receipt of your registration and payment, we will send you your user name and password to access the course.
Cost $90.00 plus GST per person.
This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:
- Define a conflict
- Indentify the stages of conflict
- Understand the importance of communication
- Use assertiveness techniques to get their point across
- Deal with difficult people more effectively
- Recognize the criteria for an effective negotiator
- Understand how power can be used/abused in negotiation
- Identify when to close negotiations
Accessibility:
This course can be accessed online only.
Available:
This course is available in English in French
Construction Project Management (CPM)
Outline:
This course has been designed to help managers administer projects from start to finish.
Objectives:
This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:
- Develop Business Cases
- Develop Scope of Projects
- Manage Project Procurement
- Manager Project Risk
- Manager Change Room Process
Accessibility:
This course can be accessed online only.
Available:
This course is available in English and French.
Credits/Certificates:
This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to five (5) credits towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final mark of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Cost $90pp plus GST.
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