- Career
Options: Management, Technology, Trades
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Certification: Build/Reno, Project Mgr, Apprentice, Framer
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Business Management: Newsletters, Guides, Seminars
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Technical: House Basics, Building Science, Wood U
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eLearning: All Industry, Renovators, Trades, School
- More:
Find Schools & Jobs, Bookstore, Toys
- The
Process: Adult Learning, Planning, Study Tips
- Ken’s
Top Pick: If You Have Time To Surf Only One Site
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Career Options: Management, Technology,
Trades
Management Careers
Is a management position in your plans? HRDC provides job descriptions, example titles, outlines of main duties, and
employment requirements for different occupations.
Technology Careers
Building theory and design skills are more prominent in the technology careers, as explained on the Techworks site by
the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC.
Trade Careers
Work Futures BC lists the many different construction trades and careers, and gives job descriptions, earnings, future
market outlook, and educational requirements and links to more information for each.
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Certification: Build/Reno, Project Mgr, Apprentice, Framer
Home Builder & Renovator
The Canadian Home Builders Association of BC offers certification programs for both individuals and companies involved
in new home construction and renovation.
Project Manager, Superintendent & Estimator
Gold Seal is a voluntary national certification program from CCA. Based on both experience and competence, it is for
Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators.
Apprenticeship
If apprenticeship is your chosen direction this Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal program site gives an overview of
apprenticeship, how it’s administered, and links to resources.
Residential Construction Framing Technician
Industry Training Authority of British Columbia offers this Industry Training Program Profile on its one year course on
becoming a Certified Residential Construction Framing Technician.
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Business Management: Newsletters, Guides, Seminars
Free E-mail Newsletters
Hanley-Wood has a number of different free e-mail newsletters with business info for builders, renovators, custom
builders, multi-family, big builders, and subcontractors.
Quick Business Tips & Guides
Looking for some quick and simple business tips? The SCORE site has 60-second guides on planning, management,
marketing, financial, human resources, customers, and more.
Seminars & Workshops For Small Business
Small Business BC keeps a listing of current training events, seminars, and workshops on various business topics. These
include quite a few on Internet and computer technology.
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Technical: House Basics, Building Science, Wood U
House Construction Basics
ILX Construction Training offers CDs covering plan reading & calculations, structural components, framing, electrical,
plumbing, HVAC, interior & exterior finishing, and more.
Building Science, Energy & Environment
EEBA (the Energy & Environmental Building Association) has an Institute Of Building Technology that not only
delivers certified courses but has plenty of free information as well.
Wood University
More industry associations are beginning to offer online continuing education courses with credits, such as these
technical ones from APA, the Engineered Wood Association.
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eLearning: All Industry, Renovators, Trades, School
Online Courses For Building Professionals
The Housing Zone Campus provides a variety of online courses on construction management, accounting & finance,
business, personal development, computers, and more.
Remodelers University Online
A number of well-known industry experts, including Linda Case of Remodelers Advantage, present essential skills
courses using conference calls and web cast seminars.
Online Courses For Trades
You’ll find online carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and facilities maintenance courses at the Residential
Construction Academy, a Thompson Delmar Learning & NAHB partnership.
BC Post-Secondary Online Learning Site
To take some post-secondary education online, check out the BC Campus site where you can find and complete
courses online. It also has some good tips for new online learners.
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More: Find Schools & Jobs, Bookstore, Toy
Search For Construction Schools & Jobs
The Construction Job Centre of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association lists BC schools that offer industry
career courses. They also have a job board, and career info.
Books On Building Topics
Builder Books is a National Association of Home Builders site where you can buy excellent books, guides, and CDs
covering a very wide range of building topics and issues.
Building Toys For Your Children, Or You
Did you enjoy building things when growing up? Well check out this Construction Toys site. They specialize in high
quality blocks, building toys and accessories for people of all ages.
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The Process: Adult Learning, Planning,
Learn About Learning
How do adults learn? Why do some people learn in different ways than others? What’s new in the world of learning?
This and lots more can be found on the Learnativity site.
Planning Your Continuing Education
If you’re not sure what steps you might need to take in planning your career or continuing education, the information
and planning tools on the CanLearn site might be helpful.
Study Tips From The Master Slacker
I love this title. Ryan Russon, Master Slacker, gives you 20 simple tips that he claims can help you get “A”s and still have
a life. You’re bound to find one or two tips that work for you.
