
Once we’ve reviewed your application and determined you’re eligible to take the exam, we will provide you with the most up to date information on making arrangements to write your exam. As a result, we are now offering online proctoring of examinations to ensure province wide access to the exam. Where and when to take the examĭue to the outbreak of COVID-19, there are a limited amount of exam centres offering face to face proctoring. Search our Education Registry to find courses in your area that can help you build your knowledge to prepare for the exam. Several colleges and industry associations offer courses, in varying levels of detail, on building code, construction technology, and construction management. Watch our Regulatory Obligations for Owner Builders in British Columbia video to learn how to successfully answer the statutory obligations and requirements section of the exam. Our Owner Builder Study Guide gives a detailed breakdown of those two areas, helps you prepare for the exam, explains how and where to schedule it, and answers commonly asked questions. The statutory obligations and requirements that owner builders must meet under the Homeowner Protection Act.

The exam tests your understanding of home-building basics in two competency areas: As an owner builder, you must manage the construction of your own house. Studying for the Owner Builder Exam will expand your knowledge, improve the quality of owner-built homes, and enhance protection for subsequent homeowners.
