Courses
We offer all seven HCRA-approved required competency courses under the New Home Construction Licensing Act (NHCLA). Each course includes the exam, which can be completed online at a time of your choosing once you have completed the course. Our courses are 1 or 2-day virtual classes led by a qualified instructor.
Exams
HCRA Competency Exams (formerly Tarion) are now available online using the Honorlock virtual proctoring system. You can complete the exams in the comfort and safety of a location of your choice, and at a time that’s most convenient to you. Learn what you’ll need for completing exams online and what to expect from the experience, or select an exam above to register now.
Should you have any questions, email us at hcra-admin@algonquincollege.com
NOTE: Building Codes in Ontario and Construction Technology are not required for vendor-only applications.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Take an online challenge exam for this Home Construction Regulation Authority-Approved Competency at a time and place convenient for you. This exam was developed to align with our course content and cover all required HCRA learning outcomes.
Learn about the Ontario Building Code and Act, and how to apply it in your day-to-day work. Course includes the HCRA exam.
Learn the critical elements of project planning as well as the role and responsibilities of a construction site supervisor. The HCRA exam is included in this course.
This comprehensive instructor-led course will outline step-by-step what builders need to do to comply with Ontario’s legislation for new home builders to provide warranty coverage. HCRA Exam is included in this course.
This course provides an overview of the planning and general management needs of a residential construction business and includes the HCRA exam required for Ontario builders or vendors.
This comprehensive course is designed to provide operating managers with the skills to plan, monitor and make decisions on all financial elements of a residential construction business. HCRA Exam is included.
Learn about the components that make up a residential dwelling and how they interact using a House as a System (HAAS) approach. The HCRA exam is included in the course.
For home builders, this course will help you navigate the language, laws and issues surrounding residential construction. Course fee includes the HCRA exam.
