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Construction Inspection Certificate of Completion

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Submitter's Information

Name

Devon Michelle Werble

Title

Faculty Coordinator

Region

Los Angeles

College

West LA College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Tiffany Miller

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Construction Inspection Certificate of Completion

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Construction Inspection (095720)

Projected Start Date

08/29/22

Catalog Description

The Construction Inspection Certificate is designed to prepare students to become building inspectors, construction inspectors, public works and facility inspectors or similar occupations. Construction and building inspectors ensure that new construction, changes, or repairs comply with local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. This certificate requires a total of 22 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

Our enrollment completer projections are between 30-50 students annually. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
  1. Identify the training/educational requirements and describe the role of the construction inspector.
  2. Describe and explain residential print reading and interpret the use of related local, state and international building codes used for construction.
  3. Explain the purpose and intent of the building, grading, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, zoning, electrical, legal requirements and the code enforcement process.
  4. Understand the methods, materials and the process of construction inspections from site preparation to the final building inspection.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

22

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Construction Inspection Certificate is designed to prepare students to become building inspectors, construction inspectors, public works and facility inspectors or similar occupations. Construction and building inspectors ensure that new construction, changes, or repairs comply with local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. This certificate requires a total of 22 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)

Construction Materials and Processes
3Semester 1

Blueprint Reading for Construction 3Semester 1

Introduction to Construction Inspection and Codes 3Semester 1

California Building Code
3Semester 1

California Plumbing Code
3Semester 2

California Electrical Code
3Semester 2

California Energy Code and Green Construction
2Semester 2

California Mechanical Code
3Semester 2

Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

LACCD

College

West LA College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Allison Tom-Miura

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Applied Technology
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region
Construction Inspection - Pasadena CC
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
30-40
Advisory Minutes
List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Construction

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

n/a

Submission Details

Published at

04/04/22 - 01:47 PM

Status

Recommended

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