Courses

PCD (Principles of Construction Documentation)


This course is a prerequisite to all CSC Level 2 courses. Successful completion of the PCD course is mandatory to achieve the Certified Technical Representative (CTR) and the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designations. The successful completion of PCD may be credited towards the education component requirements for the Registered Specification Writer (RSW) designation.

Existing sessions for this course:
Mondays, Starting September 13   Fairview Public Library
$500.00 CSC members; $550.00 non-members Register


RSW (Registered Specifications Writer)


Specifier 1
The RSW designation will attest to your knowledge of CSC's recommended practices in organizing and preparing construction contract documents. Becoming an RSW will show your commitment to producing accurate documentation thereby enhancing your professional credibility through increased confidence placed in your work by your peers, employers and clients.

The course is designed for the individual involved with the preparation of the project manual/specification. The student will have successfully completed PCD - Principles of Construction Documentation.

Existing sessions for this course:
Mondays, Starting September 13   Northern District Public Library
$500.00 CSC members; $550.00 non-members Register


Specifier 2
This advanced level course will take the individual beyond the concepts introduced in the PCD and RSW Level 2 courses previously taken. Although some of the same topics are included in this course, the depth of understanding and explanation exceed that of the PCD and RSW Level 2 courses. This course can be credited towards the specification writing experience required to obtain the RSW designation.

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Level 3


It should be noted the RSW Level 3 program is limited to this one session only. Those who have taken the previous RSW Level 2 will be required to complete this course in order to complete and achieve their RSW designation. The RSW Level 3 will no longer be offered after this term. It is being replaced with a new curriculum and course designation.

Those who have not completed RSW Level 2 and Level 3 will no longer be eligible to apply for their RSW designation without successfully completing both Specifier 1 and Specifier 2.

Download the registration forms:RSW Level 3

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CCA (Construction Contract Administrator)


CCA Level 2
An applicant for certification as a CCA must be a member of CSC. To achieve the CCA status an individual must have a minimum of five years experience in the administration of construction contracts and have successfully completed both CSC: PCD - Principles of Construction Documentation and CSC CCA Level 2.

There are no sessions listed for this course


TR (Technical Representative)


TR Level 2
This advanced level course will take the individual beyond the concepts previously introduced in the PCD course. Although some of the same topics are included in this course, the depth of understanding and explanation exceed that of the PCD course. This course is the final step of the education component needed for the TR designation.

There are no sessions listed for this course