Terms and Conditions

By registering for the SCCSI qualification programme, you accept the terms and conditions detailed below, and the SCCSI Code of Ethics.

Please be advised that, due to numerous technical issues encountered previously, Macs (even those using Bootcamp) may no longer be used for online exams. Students are required to use computers with a Windows operating system. Similarly, the ECCCA Question Banks necessitate a Windows OS to function properly. Additionally, to access workshops and course materials, students will need MS Office, primarily MS Word and Excel.

Microsoft Office, Erazer (free), Awesun (free), Google Meet, and, for ECCDA exams only, the relevant Delay Analysis software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or Microsoft Project).

To access the LMS, students must be connected to the internet.

I. To commence your ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA qualification programme, please follow these steps:

    Step 1: Payment – Please click on “ADD TO CART” and process the payment

    Step 2: Undergo Structured LMS Based Training

  1. After your payment is processed, you will be provided with access (for 12 months) to our state of the art Learning Management System.
  2. You will be required to complete all training modules in a logical and systematic manner; your progress will be monitored.
  3. On completion of the modules, please send an email to office [at] sccsinternational [dot] org to set a date for the exam.
  4. Based on your existing expertise, experience and availability of time, you should be ready for the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exams within 1-12 months.
  5. No Downloadable Notes: Per SCCSI’s policy, there are no downloadable PowerPoint/pdf slides or notes because (1) The data is taken from various sources and it would be impractical to do it and (2) to minimise issues related to piracy. This applies even if the presenter mentions them in the videos. These materials were provided during the live event but will not be included in the course.
  6. Account sharing, for any reason, will result in the termination of your account and you will be permanently barred from all SCCSI programmes / courses / events. Additionally, you will not be given a refund for losing access to the content.
    7. LMS access is monitored by our IT team (including, but not limited to, IP checks) and any suspicious activity will result in account termination. If our AI system detects anomalous activities, such as an unusually high number of views or logins from multiple IP addresses, you will be permanently barred from certification and membership.

    8.  Identity Verification and Misrepresentation

    Verification Rights
    SCCSI reserves the right to verify the identity of any applicant, candidate, or user at any stage of engagement. Verification methods may include, but are not limited to, live video verification, document authentication, and cross-referencing of public records or professional profiles.

    Accuracy of Information
    All individuals engaging with SCCSI are required to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information. The use of aliases, false identities, or misleading representations of personal, academic, or professional details is strictly prohibited.

    Detection of Misrepresentation
    Any instance of falsified identity, forged documentation, or material misrepresentation will result in immediate suspension or termination of access to SCCSI systems, programs, or opportunities, pending investigation.

    Penalties and Enforcement
    Verified cases of fraudulent representation may incur financial penalties as determined by SCCSI. SCCSI further reserves the right to report such cases to competent authorities or affiliated institutions for appropriate action under applicable laws.

    Denial of Access
    Access to SCCSI platforms, systems, or services will remain restricted or permanently revoked for any individual found to have engaged in identity falsification or misrepresentation.

    9. Students are required to use their accounts with due care, including keeping their passwords and login details secure.

    10. No part of the LMS can be modified by Students. Any attempts of modifications will result in permanent barring of the Student and account suspension.

    Step 3: Online ECCCS /ECCCA/ECCDA Exams (Proctored Live)

For information about the ECCCS Level 3, see Section III

The ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exams are comprised of workshops (ECCCS 1&2, ECCCA, ECCDA) and multiple-choice questions (ECCCA) and will be held online via our partner’s proprietary certification platform. You can sit for the exam at a location of your choice (private/quiet/well-lit). All you need is a laptop (with a webcam, good microphone and speakers) and ETHERNET cable connection to the Internet is required (not WIFI) to conduct the exam. Minimum speed requirement:

15Mbps (Download) and 10Mbps (upload) speeds

(For more information, please review  “The ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA Online Exams” )

The certification exams are monitored live (via webcam) by a professional proctor. Your ID will be checked and the exam will be recorded/scrutinised in order to ensure due compliance with international standards.

The certification are closed-book exams.

On passing the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exams, students will be entitled to use the appropriate post-nominal title after their name.*

*subject to SCCSI Code of Ethics, Bye-laws and T&C.

II. ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA Online Exams (Proctored Live): Key Points To Note

On completion of the LMS based structured training programme, students are eligible to appear for the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA online exams. Please note the following key points:

  • The ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exams are held online with live proctoring; the student should have access to a laptop (with a webcam and good microphone) and the Internet (Ethernet Connection not Wifi).
  • The student can appear for the exam at a location of their choice. Please note that the room should be private, quiet and well-lit.
  • Online Exam Fee: £49 per exam (payable separately, before the exam).
  • If a student fails the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exam and wishes to retake it, an additional fee of £99/exam would become due.
  • The student should log in to the examination platform before the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exam is due to commence. The online proctor will validate the student’s identification (National ID, Driver’s Licence or Passport) and complete system checks.
  • The ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exam is based on a closed-book assessment and students are not allowed to access any additional material.
  • Students are not allowed to surf the Internet or have access to any other electronic devices and/or other documents.

IMPORTANT: We place a strong emphasis on protecting the integrity and credibility of the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exams. The ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA online exams are proctored live, the computer screen is recorded and advanced/continuous A.I. scanning of the student is carried out to ensure that no external assistance is solicited or given. Based on the proctor’s final assessment (including a post-exam review of the screen recording), if cheating is suspected, the exam will be cancelled and the student will be permanently barred from taking future exams. Additionally, the student’s SCCSI membership will be revoked, the ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA examination fees will not be refunded and LMS access will be cancelled.

III. Expert Certified Construction Claims Specialist (ECCCS – Level 3)

Requirements for Certification

Approved candidates may join the programme (Level 3) before passing the Level 1 and Level 2 exams.

However, to be eligible for certification upon completion of this course (ECCCS – Level 3), students are required to:

  1. Pass the ECCCS Level 1 and ECCCS Level 2 exams.
  1. Submit a formal confirmation: Email a formal confirmation, affirming full engagement with the course content and completion of the entire curriculum. A downloadable form is available in the ‘Materials’ section of the Learning Management System (LMS).
  1. Compose and submit a mini-thesis: Write and submit a mini-thesis of 750 to 1,000 words on a contractual topic or claim from one of your projects.

The mini thesis should include:

  1. A succinct description of the issue at hand.
  2. An explanation of the contractual or legal strategies implemented by your team to secure a favourable resolution.

 

Important Notes:

  1. Confidentiality: Ensure that all information pertaining to the project and involved parties remains strictly confidential. Please remove any sensitive information or data.
  1. Sharing of mini-thesis: The mini-thesis you submit will be shared with fellow students and alumni, serving as a “lesson learned.” At SCCSI, our aim is to disseminate knowledge widely among our students to ensure they are well-informed on contemporary issues.

 

 

IV. Fees:

  • Registration Fee: This fee is non-refundable.
  • Online Exam Fee: £49 per exam (payable separately, before the exam).
  • No-Show Fee: If the student fails to appear for the online ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exam (at the designated time), a no-show fee of £50 will be charged and if the student wishes to re-sit the exam at a later date, an additional fee of £99 will become due.
  • Deferral Fee: After a designated date/time has been set, if the student wishes to postpone the exam to a later date, he/she should send an email to office [at] sccsinternational [dot] org at least 10 working days before the designated date. If this is not done and the student wishes to change the examination date/time, an additional fee of £99 would become due.
  • Resit Fee: If the student fails the exam and wishes to retake it, an additional fee of £99 per exam would become due.
  • Appeal Fee: If the student wishes to make an appeal against the outcome of a ECCCS/ECCCA/ECCDA exam, an administrative fee of £199 per exam would become due. This fee will be returned to the student if the appeal is upheld.