Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Architectural Institute of British Columbia are once again offering the Certified Professional (CP) and the Advanced Code Knowledge Courses in early 2020. There are only a few spaces left – registration will be open until December 17, 2019 (or when all seats are filled).
The CP Program, which is used in Vancouver, Surrey, and other municipalities, is an alternative to the conventional building permit and inspection process. Through the CP Program, participating municipalities can issue a building permit on the assurances of a CP, who also must be a registered professional engineer or architect.
The CP Course focuses on Part 3 and the relevant associated provisions of the BC Building Code and the Vancouver Building Bylaw, and on CP practice. The Advanced Code Knowledge Course includes the first seven days of the CP Course instruction, but does not include project work, site tours or the CP Exams.
Certified Professional Course Overview
Course Date: Wednesdays, January 8 to April 8, 2020 (12 full-day sessions)
Exam Dates: April 22 and April 29, 2020
Location: AIBC Offices, 100-440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, or via webcast
Cost: $5,300
Registration: Online by December 17, 2019 (select 2020 in the year drop down menu)
Advanced Code Knowledge Course Overview
Course Date: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26, 2020 (7 full-day sessions)
Location: AIBC Offices, 100-440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, or webcast
Cost: $3,000
Registration: Online by December 17, 2019 (select 2020 in the year drop down menu)
Potential participants are encouraged to explore the possibility of partial grant funding for the courses, through the BC Employer Training Grant. To learn more, visit the Government of British Columbia’s Workforce Training Stream webpage.
Additional Information
For more information and to register, visit the AIBC website, or contact CP Program Manager Teresa Coady Architect AIBC FRAIC AIA LEED Fellow, at tcoady@egbc.ca or 604.639.8185.