Looking to launch your career in the construction and development industry in Canada? The Construction Standards Certificate Program is a comprehensive, one-year full-time program designed specifically for international students seeking a practical and recognized education in construction management.
Gain the Skills You Need to Succeed in Construction
The Construction Standards Certificate offers a strong, hands-on foundation in construction practices, building science, and project management. The curriculum is aligned with industry expectations and includes the seven core competencies required to apply for a BC Housing Builder Licence.
You’ll develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level roles in construction supervision, site coordination, residential development, and construction planning.
Program Highlights
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Full-time, 1-year program
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Focused on construction standards, codes, and project delivery
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Covers seven core competencies for BC Housing Builder Licence eligibility
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International student-friendly with a supportive learning environment
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Convenient evening and weekend schedule for flexibility:
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Weekday evenings: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Fridays and Saturdays: Daytime sessions
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What You’ll Learn
This career-focused certificate program includes courses in:
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Construction materials and methods
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Building codes and regulatory requirements
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Estimating and project budgeting
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Construction safety standards
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Legal issues and contracts in construction
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Construction project management and scheduling
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Risk management and quality assurance
The practical, industry-aligned training equips you to work confidently on residential and commercial construction sites or in office-based planning roles.
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a minimum of 60% in each core subject and at least 50% in each additional subject in Grade 12.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS- Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum 6 in each module. Duolingo English Test- Minimum overall score of 110. TOEFL IBT- Minimum overall score of 80, 20 in W/R, 18 in S/L
International Student Deposit
Starting Spring 2025, new international students must pay a $6,000 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable unless your initial Canadian study permit is refused by IRCC (refusal letter must be dated on or after your application). To request a refund, complete the International Student Deposit Approval Refund Request form:
Paying on Time
You must register and pay all fees and deposits by the published deadlines. If you miss the Phase I payment deadline, you will be dropped from your classes.
Phase II Registration
Any fees owed for Phase II (Late Registration) are due immediately. Late payments will incur penalties and interest.
Non-Payment Doesn’t Mean Withdrawal
Not paying or not attending doesn’t automatically drop your courses. You remain responsible for all fees until you officially withdraw.
Access & Collections
All outstanding fees and fines must be cleared before you can use College services. Unpaid accounts go to a collection agency.
Dropping Courses & Refunds
You may get full or partial refunds if you officially drop courses by the posted deadlines.
Appeals
If you have extenuating circumstances, submit an appeal with documentation to the Registrar’s Office.
Late Fees & NSF Cheques
Overdue accounts incur interest (1.8% per month) and a $10/month late fee. NSF (bounced) cheques carry a $25 charge. Future payments must be by cash, money order, or certified cheque.
Holds for Unpaid Balances
If you owe money (tuition, library fines, equipment fees, etc.), you cannot register for new courses or receive transcripts, diplomas, or letters until your account is paid in full.
Summer Semester 2025 (May–August)
Withdrawal Deadlines
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May 31 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from May–Jun half-semester courses.
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June 28 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.
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July 19 – Last day to withdraw from Jun–Aug half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).
Refund Deadlines
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May 4 – Last day to drop regular and May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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May 7 – Last day to drop May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
Fall Semester 2025 (September–December)
Withdrawal Deadlines
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September 27 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from Sep–Oct half-semester courses.
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October 25 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.
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November 15 – Last day to withdraw from Oct–Dec half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).
Refund Deadlines
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular and Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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September 4 – Last day to drop Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
- Application Fee: $155
- LOA Deposit: $6,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,137
- Total Tuition Fee: $19,137
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Credentials: Certificate
- Intake: September, January, May
- CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)
Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY
- Valid passport copy
- Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
- Medium of instructions letter
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: