Program Outcomes
The curriculum covers technical and general education courses. Classes on various codes, plan review, inspection techniques, and construction materials are complemented by courses in mathematics, communication skills, and public relations. At the end of winter term each year, students are encouraged to attend an educational conference at an additional cost. You may work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Students completing the AAS will -
- Identify various jobs and associated work performed in a building department to gain employment
- Use appropriate interpersonal communication skills to achieve code compliance
- Perform inspections of buildings at various stages of construction and write correction notices and reports referencing current building codes
- Be prepared to take State of Oregon OIC, MHI, PCI and International Code Council (ICC) Codes Certification tests
- Identify different building materials and methods of construction currently used in the building industry
- Read and interpret blueprints and assess their compliance to the various codes