Construction Technology, Building Inspection Option, Certificate of Achievement
Construction Technology, Building Inspection Option, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology—Building Inspection Option prepares students with the knowledge-base necessary to be employable in the construction industry. Topics will include the critical evaluation of established building standards including codes, architectural design, and project management. The educational outcomes will include the ability to identify code-compliant construction, interpret legal requirements, differentiate the use of technical vocabulary, analysis of blueprints and specifications, and examination of project sequence.
The Construction Technology (CT) program has two options: Building Inspection and Construction Management. The Building Inspection option has an emphasis on code interpretation and project design. The Construction Management option has an emphasis on business management and project supervision. Students can enroll into an individual class in order to develop a specific skill set such as a license or industry certification, or complete a one-year vocational Certificate of Achievement degree, or complete a two-year Associate of Science degree, or prepare for transfer to a university-level Bachelor of Science program. Ventura College CT students are prepared for a wide range of construction-related positions such as self-employed contractors, building inspection, project designers, and various levels of supervision. The CT program provides many different courses to serve diverse student needs.
The CT program at Ventura College is over 40 years old. The program was founded as a means to help educate and train builders and inspectors along the central California coast. The courses are designed for beginning students as well as working professionals. Our emphasis is on helping to train qualified construction managers and industry craftsmen. There are two programs: Building Inspection and Construction Management. Job opportunities in both fields are excellent. Students can enroll into an individual class in order to develop specialized skills, or complete a one-year Certificate of Achievement program, or complete a two-year Associate of Science degree.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CT/ARCH V59 | International Building Code | 3 |
| CT V66 | National Electrical Code | 3 |
| CT V71 | Uniform Plumbing Code | 3 |
| CT V72 | Uniform Mechanical Code | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 12 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| Select 18 to 21 units from the following: | ||
| CT/ARCH V12 | Advanced Blueprint Reading: Commercial/Industrial | 3 |
| CT V20/ARCH V11/DRFT V02B | Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction | 3 |
| CT V43 | Electrical Code Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT/ARCH V58 | International Residential Code | 3 |
| CT/ARCH V60 | Simplified Engineering for Building Construction | 3 |
| CT V63 | Concrete and Masonry Construction | 3 |
| CT/WEL V65 | Structural Steel and Welding Construction | 3 |
| CT/ARCH V67 | Building Accessibility Regulations | 2 |
| CT V70 | California Green Building and Energy Code | 3 |
| May select 3 units from the following as part of the 18 to 21 additionally required units: | ||
| CT V96 | Work Experience Education in Construction Technology | 3 |
| Required Additional Units | 18-21 | |
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| Total Units for the Certificate | 30-33 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CT V66 | National Electrical Code | 3 |
| CT V72 | Uniform Mechanical Code | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CT V59 | International Building Code | 3 |
| CT V71 | Uniform Plumbing Code | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses List | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 30 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply applicable building codes to evaluate construction conditions for compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Interpret construction drawings and approved plans to assess consistency between documented requirements and observed construction conditions.
- Interpret and apply building code provisions by identifying relevant chapters, sections, and tables to resolve construction-related code questions.
- Analyze building construction scenarios to determine correct code requirements, interpretations, and enforcement outcomes consistent with building inspection certification standards.