NOTE: BOABC Level 1, 2, and 3 COURSES ARE BASED ON THE 2018 BC BUILDING CODE. The courses are currently under review and will reflect the 2024 BC Building Code in early 2025. If you are enrolled in one of our courses based on the 2018 BCBC, but do not take the qualification exams by September 7, 2024, we recommend taking the Code Update Training to prepare yourself for the updated exams.
Members can register for courses here
Non members can register for courses here
We offer a student membership for those who sign up for a course with us. Please click here to complete the membership application form. Once you have been approved for membership, you will receive an email including the link to register as a BOABC member for the course.
Course Advising:
Course advising is available to learners registered in an Association course. Should you require study help in relation to the course content or have code-related questions, please click here.
Courses & Costs:
Building Level 1 Online Course & Qualification Exams (BC1-1 & BC1-2)
The BOABC launched the Level 1 course in July 2019 (2018 BCBC – Rev. 3). The BOABC’s Level 1 code education material is endorsed by National Research Council (NRC) to meet the intent of the codes. Click here for Level 1 module descriptions.
- Fees – members:
a) Course Only $675 plus GST
b) Course with Exams $1125 plus GST - Fees – non members:
c) Course Only $875 plus GST
d) Course with Exams $1325 plus GST - Please note: This course has been approved by BC Housing for CPD points for Licensed Builders.
- Click here for more information: BC Housing Education Registry
Building Level 2 Online Course & Qualification Exams (BC2-5 & BC2-6)
The BOABC launched the Level 2 course in May 2021 (2018 BCBC – Rev. 3). The BOABC’s Level 2 code education material is endorsed by National Research Council (NRC) to meet the intent of the codes. Click here for Level 2 module descriptions.
- Fees:
a) Course Only $750 plus GST
b) Course with Exams $1210 plus GST
Building Level 3 Online Course & Qualification Exams (BC3-7, BC3-8, BC3-9 & BC3-10)
The BOABC launched the Level 3 course in April 2021 (2018 BCBC – Rev.3). The BOABC’s Level 3 code education material is endorsed by National Research Council (NRC) to meet the intent of the codes. Click here for Level 3 Module descriptions.
- Fees:
a) Course Only $800 plus GST
b) Course with Exams $1780 plus GST
Introduction to the BC Building Regulatory System (BOIT)
The BOABC launched the Introduction to the BC Building Regulatory System (BOIT) in February 2021.
- Fees – members:
a) Course Only $150 plus GST
b) Course with Exam $200 plus GST - Fees – non members:
c) Course Only $175 plus GST
d) Course with Exam $250 plus GST - For information about the course, learning outcomes and resources, click here.
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