Do Consultants and Project Owners have to be MMCD Association members to use the MMCD documents?
The documents can be used by the purchaser, Owner or Consultant, without membership in MMCD. However our members enjoy great discounts on specialized training!
I failed the CCA exam. Can I write it again?
You have two years from the date of your last exam sitting to rewrite the exam.
I want to take the Contract Administration Course, but it is not being held in my area. What can I do?
MMCD will consider requests to host courses outside our regular course areas for groups of a minimum of 15 students.
What is the passing grade for the CCA Exam?
The passing grade is 75%
What pre-qualifications are required to write the Certified Contract Administration Exam?
In addition to taking the Contract Administration Course, candidates must meet three criteria: a) P.Eng., EIT or AScT registration or minimum 5 years' relevant field construction experience b) Documented field administrative experience and duties on at least three projects using MMCD documents with a construction value of $500,000 or more c) References (sent directly to MMCD Association) to verify responsibility and duties from: ---An owner's representative supervising the candidate's duties on one or more MMCD projects; ---A contractor's representative who worked with the candidate on one or more MMCD contracts; ---Current employer's verification of contract management duties and assignment.
How much does the Contract Administration Course cost?
The price varies, depending on membership status with MMCD Association. CCA Exam fees are in addition to the course fee.
When is the next MMCD Contract Administration Course?
All currently scheduled courses are in our Course Calendar. If there is nothing listed, then nothing is currently scheduled.
What should I know before I write the CCA Exam?
It's a 4-hour, open book exam, with any non-electronic reference material permitted. Most candidates write the exam within 2 weeks of taking the Contract Administration Course. All candidates writing the exam must be supervised the entire 4 hours by a qualified Proctor The Proctor collects and sends the completed the exam(s) back to our office. Candidates who achieve the passing grade of 75%. will receive their certificate by mail. Candidates who missed the mark have up to 2 years to take the course again and/or rewrite the exam - free of charge.
How long is the MMCD Contract Administration Course?
The CA course is offered in two formats: 2 full (8-hour) days, or 4 half (4-hour) days.
If I don't have the required experience for the CCA exam, can I write it later?
After taking the Contract Administration Course, you can defer writing the exam for up to one year.