General Overview
Education Schedule for the HCHBA and Course Registration
Form
Builder Assessment Review
BAR
Certified Graduate Builder
CGB
Graduate Master Builder
GMB
Certified Graduate Associate
CGA
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist
CAPS
Certified Graduate Remodeler
CGR
Certified New Home Sales Professional CSP
Continuing Education incl. NEW Mandatory
CE requirements from TRCC as of 9/1/2007
Your Education Committee at Work - Pictures and Testimonials
General Overview
Invest in your future by enrolling in designation
courses and continuing education classes offered
exclusively to housing industry professionals.
Professional growth is vital at all career levels, and
the HCHBA is committed to improving and sharpening your
skills to keep you at the top in your field. These
programs offer several important benefits:
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Improve management, sales and marketing skills and
business performance.
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Earn recognition as a professional in the industry.
Professional designations convey superior training,
practical experience, and in-depth knowledge. These
are key when contracts are being awarded or you are
being hired for a new position in your career.
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Share knowledge and exchange ideas with colleagues.
Whatever your specialization, the HCHBA is building a
targeted curriculum, recruits accomplished teachers and
is committed to offer respected education opportunities
in the business. Click on the links above to view
information on the various programs, as well as class
schedules.
For questions and comments on any education opportunity
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The Hill Country Home
Builders Association is offering NAHB approved courses leading to certification
as Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) and Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) as
well as Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) These programs offer an
opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the fundamentals of the building
industry and certify you as an industry professional.
Registration Forms:
NAHB:
Course Registration form
Seminar:
Beyond Codes Course Registration Form
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Builders Assessment Review
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The first step is to take
the Builder Assessment Review (BAR). This three-hour,
120-question multiple-choice assessment measures your
knowledge in the four core areas of building business
and project management.
For more information, please download
the
BAR Candidate Information Guide (PDF).
Curriculum and
Other Requirements
*Builder Assessment
Review (BAR): Beginning in 2003, new candidates are
required to take the BAR assessment to determine what
courses they must complete to earn the CGB designation.
Existing candidates who do not take the BAR must
complete nine courses to obtain the designation.
Courses (nine)
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Builder Assessment
Review (BAR)*
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Building Codes &
Standards
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Building Technology:
Systems and Interior Finishes
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Building Technology:
Structures and Exterior Finishes
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Business Accounting
& Job Cost
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Construction
Contracts and Law
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Construction
Industry & the ADA
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Customer Service
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Design/Build
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Energy Efficient
Construction
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Estimating
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Finance Banking
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Indoor Air Quality
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Insurance
Reconstruction
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Introduction to
Business Management
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Land Development,
Site Planning and Zoning
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Off-Site Project
Management
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On-Site Project
Management
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Sales & Marketing
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Scheduling
The results of the BAR
list the number of courses required (0-2) from the four
key areas of the designation curriculum:
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Building Technology
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Building Codes &
Standards
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Building
Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes
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Building
Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes
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Indoor Air
Quality
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Energy Efficient
Construction
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Business Finance
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Project Management
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Sales & Marketing
Associated Fees
Continuing
Education Requirements
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Certified Graduate Builder
CGB
HCHBA Members who proudly carry the CGB
designation:
Hill Country Service, Rick Schafer
Laughlin Homes & Restoration,
Richard Laughlin
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) is
an exclusive professional designation designed to
emphasize business and project management skills as the
key to a professional building operation.
The CGB designation requires that
graduates meet prescribed standards of practice, possess
a minimum of two years building industry experience,
have a proven track record of successful project
management, complete comprehensive education curriculum,
and pledge to uphold the program's code of ethics.
Becoming a CGB Will...
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Arm you with the resources to
manage your business more profitably
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Increase your professional
credibility
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Enhance your competitive edge
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Expand your customer base
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Broaden networking opportunities
within the industry and your local community
Benefits of the CGB
Designation
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The right to use the CGB
designation on all letterhead, business cards,
and professional materials
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The CGB Bulletin
(newsletter) three times per year detailing
program developments and course schedule
listings
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Invitation to attend the annual
CGB Graduation Reception at the International
Builders' Show
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Graduate Master Builder
GMB
HCHBA Members who proudly carry the GMB
designation:
Sierra Homes, David Fransik
The ultimate
symbol of the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
designation is for experienced veterans only. Before beginning the GMB
designation process, you must have the CGB designation, the CGR designation, or
the CGA designation with five years of building experience, or ten years of
building experience and have completed three CGB/CGR/CGA courses. GMB courses
are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building
professionals.
GMB Enrollment
Application
GMB Graduation
Application
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Certified Graduate Associate
CGA
HCHBA Members who proudly carry the CGA
designation:
Purified LIFE, Linda Redford
The Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
certificate program offers associate members an
opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the
fundamentals of the home building industry. The CGA is
modeled after the Certified Graduate Builder’s
comprehensive curriculum of 21, six-hour courses
delivered through licensed state and local home builder
associations. The CGA designation is attained by
completing three required and three elective courses,
and it is maintained by completing one course annually
and paying a $50.00 annual renewal fee. The required
courses are: Introduction to Business Management,
Customer Service, and Sales & Marketing.
Benefits of the CGA
Designation
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Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist
CAPS
Link here for more
information.
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Certified Graduate Remodeler
CGR
Link here for more
information.
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Certified New Home Sales Professional CSP
Link here for more
information.
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Continuing Education
Click for CE requirements of:
CGB's
CGA's
CAPS'
GMB's
TRCC
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Your Education Committee at Work for YOU and
Testimonials Max Wilson and Heinz Roesch teamed up to speak to Tivy HS
Students about the benefit of having solid algebra skills - also for jobs in the
Construction Industry
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