Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP)
Credential: Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP)
Credentialing Agency: Green Advantage, Inc
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP) is a mid-level credential for individuals who are construction supervisors, journeyman-level construction workers, architects, engineers, or advanced engineering students. Candidates must understand green building methods and materials; must possess knowledge of green building best practices, including meeting and exceeding green project goals in building performance, worker and occupant health and safety, crew collaboration and costs. GACP candidates must pass an exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Green Advantage, Inc
P.O. Box 3170
Frederick , MD 21705
Phone: 540-822-9449
Email: info@greenadvantage.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have experiences or training as experienced supervisors across trades, such as construction supervisor, journey worker, architect, engineer or as an advanced student.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidates must agree to sign the GACP Registration Agreement prior to taking the exam. More information can be found in the Certification Handbook GACA/GACP.
Candidates that are also members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) can earn continuing education credits after passing the GACP exam. More information can be found in the AIA/CES Program Workbook, a supplement to the GACP Study Guide.
Written Exam
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Green Building Context
- Definitions, Measurements and Standards
- Green Building Financial Rationale
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Sites
- Site Selection
- Site Development
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Water
- Water Conservation
- Ecological Water Discharge
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Energy
- Energy Sources and Impacts of Source Selections
- Limiting Energy Demand Through Building Envelope Design and Construction
- Meeting Residual Energy Demand for Building Conditioning with HVAC
- Meeting User Needs through Building Equipment
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Materials
- Long Life Building Approach
- Environmentally Friendly Materials Selection Criteria
- Commonly Used Building Materials
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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Definitions, Measurements and Standards
- Green Building Approaches and Best Practices with Associated Construction Phasing
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Green Building Process
- Reducing the Business Risks of Green Building
- Protecting the Health and Safety of Green Builders
- Lightening the Environmental Impacts of the Construction Process
- Reducing the Risks of Infection and Other Risks in Healthcare Facilities
- Reducing the Risks Related to Building Security and Blasts
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
RECERTIFICATION
Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP)
Renewal Period: 5 years