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(60 credits)
Purpose: This program is designed to introduce students 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.
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.
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.
(Building Inspection Technology course descriptions)
BIT 1000 Introduction to Building Inspection, 2cr
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 1600 Energy Conservation in Building Construction, 2cr
BIT 1700 Plumbing Inspection, 3cr
BIT 2000 Public Administration for the Code Official, 3cr
BIT 2020 Legal Aspects of Code Administration, 2cr
BIT 2100 Soils and Concrete Technology, 3cr
BIT 2500 Fire Suppression Systems, 2cr
CS or CIS Any course(s), 3cr
Electives, 4cr
Choose any additional courses from:
BIT, BUS, ACCT, CMSV, CBE 1102, or CBE 1103
BIT 1189 Internship recommended for students without inspection experience.
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 2230, or 2240, 3cr
Math or Science with Lab, 3cr
(See Goal 3 or Goal 4 of MnTC)
History/Social Science/Behavioral Science, 3cr
(See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts Electives*, 4cr
* Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.
For more information call an admissions representative at 651/450-3000 or send us your question.