value engineering certification step by step by abdulaziz s. al-yousefi, cvs
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Value Engineering
Certification Step by Step
By Abdulaziz S. Al-Yousefi,
CVS
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Started in 1973 (15 years after the birth of SAVE International
It is administered by the Certification board (CB) of SAVE International
The CB members are designated SAVE International Board of directors
CB represents, government, Private & Academic
CB establish procedures and guidelines
What is Certification Program
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Create and maintain professional standards
Improve the practice of VM
Establish and maintain a professional recognition program
Clarify methods and procedures in the VE application
Establish and maintain ethical standards for individuals
encourage and widen the development and the applications of VE
Certification Program Objectives
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Types of certificates
For individuals who are new to VE No experience required Leads VE Team Teach VE as secondary Last 4 year, then expires
For those who are not the VE Business
Lead VE Team
Teach VE as secondary
It is renewable
The highest degree
For those who are fully qualified and are the VE field Lead VE Teams Teach VE It is Renewable
AssociatedValue Specialist
AVS
Value Methodology Practitioner
VMP
CVSCVS
Certified Value Specialist
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Certificates Requirements
In addition, in all cases, you have to: - Choose an advisor - Submit an application to the Certification board - Pass the appropriate test - Pay fees ($120 for members and $160 for non-members ) - Pay $40 annual maintenance fee
Item AVS VMP CVS
Course MOD 1 MOD 1 MOD1 & MOD2
Minimum
Certification Pointes
None 44
Practice 24
Learn 15
Share 5
VM 72 VS 88
32 48
30 30
10 10
Validity Does not expire No recertification
Must recertify every 4 years
Must recertify every 4 years
Work in VE Not Required Not Required A must
Paper Not Required Not Required A must
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Certificates Points
Category Points
Practice Perform, 1 point for every 10 hour as VE team member
1 point for every 10 hour as VE team leader
Manage VM, 8 point per full time year employment in VE
Learn 1 point for every 10 hour for VE & VE related courses
20 points for a college degree (Initial Certification only)
5 Point for Profetional degree (2 maximum)
Share 1 point for every 5 hour teaching
3 point for every publication
1 point for every 5 hour teaching
1 point for every one year SAVE member
4 point for chapter board member and
8 point for chapter president
10 point for National Board Member
2 point for every VMP & CVS advisor
For more details, visit www.value-eng.org
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Exams (Must score 70% for each part) Exam Topics AVS VMP CVS
1. Fundamental
50 Questions, T&F100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
2. Work problem (Functions
analysis, function/cost )100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
3. FAST 100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
4. Team Building
20 Questions, T&FNA 100 Points
30 Min
100 Points
30 Min
5. Certification in VE
20 Questions, T&FNA NA 100 Points
15 Min
6. Financial
LCC analysis, Break evenNA NA 100 Points
30 Min
7. Essay, Demonstrate
knowledge of VM principles NA NA 100 Points
45 Min
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AVS Exam parts
Part 1 Fundamentals (100 points)
Part 2 Function Analysis (100 points)
20 questions – Function analysis in General
40 points (20 X 2)
15 questions FAST Diagram
30 points (15 X 2)
5 questions Function logic of FAST
30 points (5 X 6)
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AVS Exam study Materials
MOD 1 Manual – specially Section 2
Sample Test
SAVE International document - FAST
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AVS Examللحصول التاسيسية الدورة انهو الذين المشاركين يؤهل اختبار
مشارك قيمية هندسة أخصائي شهادة Associated ValueعلىSpecialist (AVS)
القيمية للهندسة الدولية الجمعية قبل من ومعتمدة مصدقهSAVE International.
من ومكون
االول الجزء ) الهندسة) 50خمسون مبادئ عن سؤال
القيمية
الثاني الجزء ) الوظيفي) 20عشرون التحليل عن سؤال
القيمية الهندسة في ) عشر الفاست سؤال) 15خمسة رسم FASTعن
Diagram ) الفاست) 5خمسة رسم عن FASTسؤال
Diagram
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Certification – Step by step Choose an advisor
Fill the Certification Application Form
Sign the application form by you and your advisor.
Send the form along with a copy of your MOD 1 certificate to SAVE Certification Board (CB)
CB approve the application and inform you
Chose a proctor
Take the AVS Exam through a proctor or at the annual SAVE Conference
Proctor send the Exam to CB for grading
CB inform you about the result
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Advisor The first step is to choose advisor. He should be
A CVS in good standing
An individual in you region
Some one you know or work with
Preferably some who has been an advisor before
His responsibilities are:
Help determining the appropriate certification
Review the application in compliance with the latest
requirements
Assist CVS applicant with “ the paper “
Review submittals and Sign the application
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Where and how to take the testYou can take the test in two ways
Either at the SAVE International Conference
Or through a proctor
SAVE will sent the test to him and you take the test at a within 30 days.
For help, please contact
president, Arabian Gulf Chapter, SAVE International
Abdulaziz S. Al-Yousefi, CVS
[email protected] www.alyousefi.com www.saudieng.org
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Certification FormVisit
www.alyousefi.com
to download - This form - Cert. Manual - Cert. Study Guide - More VE literatures
Certification Application Form Certification Board Office, SAVE International
Administrator, Les M. Thomas, PE, CVS
10017 Leafwood Dr. , Tallahassee, FL 32312 U.S.A.
Phone 850-562-1810 Fax 850-562-9741 [email protected]
1. Complete applicable portions of application and sign. 2. Complete the Requirement Matrix and arrange attachments in the sequence illustrated 3. Submit original & three(3) copies of application and attachments. 4. Enclose appropriate fee payable to: SAVE Certification Program 5. Mail completed submission packet to the above address. Check one and enclose indicated fee: Member Fee Non-member Fee -Associate Value Specialist (AVS) ----$120.00 -----$160.00 -Value Methodology Practitioner (VMP) ----$120.00 -----$160.00 -Certified Value Specialist (CVS) ----$120.00 -----$160.00 Note: a $40.00 annual individual certification program maintenance fee will be assessed. Applicants Name: Mailing Address:
Company: Phone: FAX: E-mail address:
SAVE International Member: ------Yes ---------No Chapter Name: Arabian Gulf Chapter ------ I am a non-member, please send me information on joining SAVE International Advisor's Name: Abdulaziz S. Al-Yousefi, CVS-Life CVS Number: 910507 Expiration Date : Life Company: Total Value Management Services (TVMs) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 261366, Riyadh 11342, Saudi Arabia Phone: (+966-1) 291 5374 FAX: (+966-1) 291 5373 [email protected]
Having read the certification requirements, and believing myself fully qualified, I declare that all the submitted information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read the pledge to adhere to the SAVE International Standards of Conduct. I have attached the necessary documentation and will provide further evidence if requested.
Applicant's Signature Date:
Advisor's Signature Date: