This noncredit certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in construction inspection, International Code Council (ICC) certification examinations, and understanding of construction, alteration, or repair of buildings. Students will develop the skills to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| INSPEC 611 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection: Soils and Concrete | 0 |
| INSPEC 612 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection: Wood, Steel, Masonry | 0 |
| INSPEC 613 | Advanced Construction Inspection: International Building Code (IBC) | 0 |
| INSPEC 614 | Advanced Construction Inspection: National Electrical Code (NEC) | 0 |
| INSPEC 615 | Advanced Construction Inspection: Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) | 0 |
| INSPEC 616 | Advanced Construction Inspection: Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) | 0 |
| INSPEC 617 | California State Energy Regulations for Residential Buildings | 0 |
| INSPEC 618 | California State Energy Regulations For Non-Residential Buildings | 0 |
| INSPEC 626 | Non-Structural Plan Review | 0 |
| INSPEC 627 | Structural Plan Review | 0 |
| INSPEC 628 | California Residential Code | 0 |
| INSPEC 629 | Community Relations for Building Personnel | 0 |
| INSPEC 630 | Aspects of Building and Safety | 0 |
| Total Hours | 624-702 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine construction methods to verify local and state requirements are met.
- Verify that construction (new, alteration, or repair) meets applicable building codes.
- Read and analyze construction plans to determine compliance with local and state requirements.
- Effectively and clearly communicate.
- Understand and apply the California and National Building Codes.