Building Inspection Course Sequences
See the classes you should take each term to complete the Building Inspection certificate or degree.
Getting Started
The Building Inspection Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a two-year (seven-term) program. The degree can be completed in 21 months if you attend full time. However, there are entry-level skill expectations for reading, writing, and mathematics. The length of time you take to complete the program will depend on your skills in these areas. To assess the time you will need to complete the program, please meet with the Polk Center's advisor.
This program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits. For additional information, contact the Polk Center at 503.623.5567 or email Building Inspection.
Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.
See course descriptions for more information about your classes.
Building Inspection Certificate of Completion (One-Year Certificate)
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLD141 | International Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| 1 | BLD151 | Building Codes 1 | 3 |
| 1 | BLD158 | Construction Materials and Blueprints | 2 |
| 2 | BLD142 | International Residential Code 2 | 3 |
| 2 | BLD152 | Building Codes 2 | 3 |
| 2 | BLD161 | Structural Inspection 1 | 3 |
| 2 | BLD181 | Mechanical Codes 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD153 | Building Codes 3 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD163 | Structural Inspection 2 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD182 | Mechanical Codes 2 | 3 |
| 4 | BLD280L | Cooperative Work Experience (summer term) | 12 |
Building Inspection Technology Degree (Two-Year AAS Degree)
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLD141 | International Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| 1 | BLD151 | Building Codes 1 | 3 |
| 1 | BLD158 | Construction Materials and Blueprints | 2 |
| 1 | CIS101 | Computing Concepts | 3 |
| 1 | MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry (or higher) | 3 |
| 2 | BLD142 | International Residential Code 2 | 3 |
| 2 | BLD152 | Building Codes 2. | 3 |
| 2 | BLD161 | Structural Inspection 1 | 3 |
| 2 | BLD181 | Mechanical Codes 1 | 3 |
| 2 | FE205B | Resumes and Job Search Correspondence | 1 |
| 2 | MTH053 | Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry (or higher) | 3 |
| 3 | BLD153 | Building Codes 3 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD163 | Structural Inspection 2 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD170 | ADA Accessibility Code | 3 |
| 3 | BLD182 | Mechanical Codes 2 | 3 |
| 3 | BLD193A | Building Inspection Lab | 2 |
| 4 | BLD280L | Cooperative Work Experience (summer term) | 12 |
| 5 | BLD268 | Foundations, Excavation, and Grading | 3 |
| 5 | BLD269 | Engineering for Code Professionals 1 | 4 |
| 5 | BLD273 | International Fire Codes | 3 |
| 5 | PSY104 | Workplace Psychology | 4 |
| 6 | BLD155 | Building Department Administration 1 | 4 |
| 6 | BLD266 | Structural Plan Review | 3 |
| 6 | BLD270 | Engineering for Code Professionals 2 | 4 |
| 6 | WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 or |
| 6 | WR121 | The College Essay+ (or higher) | 4 |
| 7 | BLD255 | Building Department Administration 2 | 4 |
| 7 | BLD260 | Fire Protection for Buildings | 4 |
| 7 | BLD267 | Non-Structural Plan Review | 3 |
| 7 | WR089 | Introduction to Technical Writing 2 | 3 or |
| 7 | WR227 | Technical Writing | 4 |