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(65 credits)
BIT Purpose: This program is designed to introduce individuals to the Construction Code profession, to provide a better understanding of codes to those who work with the profession, and to enhance the abilities of individuals currently involved in the Construction Codes profession.
Outcomes: The student: (1) will identify, interpret and enforce the Construction Code; (2) will effectively communicate and interact with the public and other professionals; (3) will recognize the code officials duties to protect the safety of the public; (4) will conduct basic plan reviews and inspections; and (5) may be qualified to apply for state certification as a Building Official or a Building Official Limited.
Program Information: Building inspection courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends. Equivalent courses are available at North Hennepin Community College. Students may be jointly enrolled in both institutions, taking courses wherever convenient for them.
(Building Inspection Technology course descriptions)
BIT 1000 Introduction to Building Inspection, 2cr
BIT 1100 Field Inspection, 2cr
BIT 1210 Advanced Field Inspection, 2cr
BIT 1300 Plan Review, Non-Structural, 2cr
BIT 1305 Advanced Plan Review, Non-Structural, 2cr
BIT 1310 Plan Review, Structural, 2cr
BIT 1410 Mechanical Inspection, 4cr
BIT 1420 Electrical Inspection, 2cr
BIT 1500 Soils Engineering, 2cr
BIT 1600 Energy Conservation in Building Construction, 2cr
BIT 1700 Plumbing Inspection, 3cr
BIT 2000 Public Administration for the Code Official, 2cr
BIT 2020 Legal Aspects of Code Administration, 2cr
BIT 2100 Structural Inspection Concrete, 2cr
BIT 2500 Fire Suppression Systems, 2cr
BIT 2650 Administering the Minn State Building Code, 2cr
BUS 1150 Supervisory Techniques For Business or
BUS 1119 Human Relations in Business or
BUS 1121 Principles of Management, 3cr
CS or CIS Any course(s), 3cr
Electives, 4cr
Choose any additional courses from:
BIT, CBE 1102, CBE 1103, Business, Accounting or Construction Management courses
BIT 1189 Internship recommended for students without inspection experience.
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 1114, or 2230, 3cr
Math or Lab Science, 3cr
(See Goal 3 or 4 of MnTC)
Social Science, 3cr
(See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts electives1, 4cr
For more information on Building Inspection Technology call an admissions representative at 651/450-8500 or send us your question.