Construction Industry Ethics

Ethical behaviour is paramount in the construction industry. By maintaining high ethical standards, and being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. The Construction Industry Ethics course can help your employees navigate the ethical grey areas they face every day.

The Construction Industry Ethics course has been designed to help you understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, videos and a course glossary.

*Course access is not immediate. Please plan for up to 1-2 business days before you gain course access.*

Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will:

• Understand what is included in “ethical behaviour”
• Be aware of the importance of ethics in business
• Know how to make ethical decisions
• Recognize ethics in the context of the law
• Understand the direct link between ethics and a company’s success

Audience

This course is intended for owner/clients, contractors, supervisors, project managers, etc. who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers, employers, and the public.

Course Length

The course duration is approximately four (4) hours of self-paced instruction. It is available in English and French.

Course Access

• Course access is not immediate. Please plan for up to 1-2 business days before you gain course access.
• You will receive an email from our ECABC Education Coordinator within 1-2 business days with login information and instructions on how to access your course.
• If you have purchased your course on a weekend or holiday, we will email you your access information within 1-2 business days of the next regular business day.

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Course Credit Information

Gold Seal Credits

2 Credits (Effective January 2017, this course is one of two (2) mandatory ethics courses required for application to the Gold Seal Certification program. If you are planning on earning your GSC, you will be required to take an in-class Ethics course as well.)

BC Housing Continuing Professional Development

8 Group B Points

Course Certificates

Printable, digital certificate will be accessible online on successful course completion. Successful course completion is subject to a final test with a minimum passing grade of 100%.

This course is delivered through BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Centre. BuildForce Canada is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. You can learn more about BuildForce Canada online at www.buildforce.ca.

Cancellation Policy for Online Courses

Fees will be collected at the time of registration. No refunds or cancellations are permitted once payment has been made, or an order has been placed for an online course.