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Apr 20, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Construction Inspection Certificate of Achievement
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The Construction Inspection Certificate of Achievement program is designed to provide both the technical and the theoretical knowledge of construction. This includes understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) and the Residential Building Code (RBC), as well as inspection of concrete, plumbing systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and ability to read blueprints. Students will have knowledge of applicable building codes and be prepared to take professional certification exams in the IBC and RBC. These skills are required to secure employment as a corporate in-house inspector, or an agency, city, county or state building and safety inspector.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the locally adopted International Building Code and/or the Residential Building Code.
- Apply inspection techniques required in the following areas: concrete inspection, plumbing inspection, mechanical inspection, electrical inspection, general building code inspection.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current construction materials and techniques for residential and commercial construction.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Course ID |
Title |
Units |
ARCH 161 |
Blueprint Plans and Specification Reading |
4 |
ARCH 163 |
International Building Code Inspection |
4 |
ARCH 164 * |
Combination Residential Dwelling Inspection |
3 |
ARCH 165 |
Electrical Code Inspection |
3 |
ARCH 211 |
Concrete Inspection |
3 |
ARCH 212 |
Plumbing Codes - Drains, Waste, Vents, Water, and Gas |
3 |
ARCH 213 |
Mechanical Code - Heating, AC Refrigeration, and Ductwork |
3 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:
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23
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*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
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