Building Resilience Through Standardised Training

The CRCP 10:2023 CVQ qualification is a significant step toward ensuring safer and more resilient housing throughout the Caribbean. The curriculum establishes a uniform code of practice for house construction in CARICOM Member States.

As natural hazards such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods continue to threaten the region, the CRCP 10:2023 provides essential guidance on building standards that improve the strength and durability of homes. This qualification aims to equip builders and construction supervisors with the technical skills and knowledge to construct safer houses, contributing to the overall disaster resilience of the Caribbean.

Comprehensive Disaster Management through Practical Training

Through this curriculum, delivered initially as a 6-week short course, with the opportunity to advance to full CVQ certification, participants gain essential skills and gain hands-on experience in constructing homes that adhere to the newly established building standards.

Training is not just theoretical; it ensures that participants understand the technical aspects of post-construction maintenance, climate resilience, and the specific needs of vulnerable groups. By integrating these essential elements, the CRCP 10:2023 training prepares the next generation of builders to meet the challenges posed by natural disasters and climate change.

Detailed course material is available to all registered participants, including:

CRCP 10:2023 CARICOM Regional COP for the Construction of Houses – the CRCP 10:2023

CRCP 10:2023 Curriculum – detailed course support and resource guide

Learner’s Guide – training guide to support course participants

Answer Booklet – guidance on completing the Assessment Exercises in the Learner’s Guide

Pocket Guide – on-site reference guide for tradespersons

Strengthening Regional Housing Through Certification

The CRCP 10:2023 training is specifically designed to cover houses up to 7.62m x 12.19m in size, with either hollow block masonry or timber-framed walls and timber or concrete roofs. It gives clear technical guidance on supervising construction, ensuring that houses meet stringent safety and durability standards.

By completing the training, participants not only gain a regionally recognised qualification but also contribute to a larger goal of reducing housing vulnerability in the region.

This initiative is part of a larger effort to standardise construction practices across the Caribbean, promoting community resilience and safeguarding lives for future generations.

Who is the CRCP 10:2023 for?