The Certified Quality Mark / CONQUAS Supervisor and Manager Schemes accord recognition to personnel in the construction industry who are instrumental in delivering projects of high quality, as reflected in high CONQUAS score projects.
There are two levels of recognition:
- CONQUAS Supervisor or Manager – Entry level
- Quality Mark Supervisor or Manager – High achiever level
Personnel can upgrade from one level to the other when the requirements are met.
Who can apply
- Supervisor Scheme – Foremen and supervisors involved in site supervision activities
- Manager Scheme – Engineers and other building related professionals, including project managers on site
How do certified personnel benefit?
Certified personnel can look forward to:
- Award of bonus point to projects that employ certified personnel, subject to requirements being met (please refer to the CONQUAS manual for details)
- Added market value, as the certification is recognition of their training and achievements in delivering high quality projects
- Discounted rates for BCA's quality seminars and courses held at BCA Academy
Assessment criteria
Tables 1 and 2 outline the criteria for certification. The requirements for both Supervisor and Manager Schemes are similar except for entry qualifications, length of qualifying experience and for Managers – the need to attend the 3-day Certified QM/CONQUAS Manager course at SCAL Academy Pte Ltd.
Table 1. Qualifications and Experience
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Title of Scheme
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Certified CONQUAS Supervisor (CCQS) Certified Quality Mark Supervisor (CQMS)
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Certified CONQUAS Manager (CCQM) Certified Quality Mark Manager (CQMM)
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Qualifications
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Possess any ONE of the following recognised qualifications:
- WDA Employability Skills System Level 5 in Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN 5)
- 2 GCE O levels in English (G1-8) and Mathematics (G1-8) 2 GCE N levels in English(G1-5) and Mathematics (G1-5)
- CITI Advanced Builder Certificate
- National Building Qualification(NBQ) in Project Supervision
- Construction Trade Foreman Certificate
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Possess any ONE of the following recognised qualifications:
University Degree or equivalent; or
Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
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Min years of construction related experience
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5 years
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5 years for Degree holders and 8 years for Diploma holders
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Position / Designation
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Foreman, Supervisor, Senior Foreman, Senior Supervisor
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Engineer or above
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Training
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Complete CONQUAS training workshop for Developers/Consultants/Builders or customised CONQUAS training workshop#
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-
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Complete Certified QM/ CONQUAS Manager course#
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#For more details on the courses, please visit the SCAL Academy website.
Table 2. Training and Projects Performance
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Title
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Certified CONQUAS Supervisor (CCQS) Certified CONQUAS Manager (CCQM)
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Certified Quality Mark Supervisor (CQMS) Certified Quality Mark Manager (CQMM)
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Completed Good Industry Practices Guide workshops#
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At least 3 trades [compulsory trade: Waterproofing to Internal Wet Areas]
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At least 6 trades [compulsory trades: Waterproofing to Internal Wet Areas, Aluminium Windows, Marble/Granite/Ceramic Tiling (counted as 2 trades) and Timber Flooring]
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Min CONQUAS projects completed
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2
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2
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Min Quality Mark projects completed
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Not necessary
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2
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Min CONQUAS score for at least 1 project completed in or after year 2004
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87 points (82 points^)
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90 Points
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#For more details on the courses, please visit the SCAL Academy website.
^ This refers to the architectural score for overseas applications..
Maintaining certification
Certificates are valid for 3 years. Application for renewal should be submitted at least 2 months before expiry of the certificate. To maintain certification, applicants must have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering high quality projects. The renewal criteria are as follows:
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Certified CONQUAS Supervisor (CCQS)
Certified CONQUAS Manager (CCQM)
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Certified Quality Mark Supervisor (CQMS) Certified Quality Mark Manager (CQMM)
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Minimum CONQUAS score for at least 1 project in the 3 years preceding the expiry date of the certificate
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85 points (80 points^^)
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88 points**
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**If the score is between CQMS/CQMM and CCQS/CQMM requirements, certification will be renewed as CCQS or CCQM respectively..
^^This refers to the architectural score for overseas CONQUAS Manager's certificate renewal..
Handover of Administration of Certified Quality Mark, CONQUAS Supervisor and Manager Schemes (CQMS/CQS/CQMM/CCQM) to SCAL
Please refer to the circular and FAQs below for more info:
SCAL to administer Certified Quality Mark, CONQUAS Supervisor and Manager Schemes (CQMS/CQS/CQMM/CCQM) from 30 June 2023 to 29 June 2026