Quality Assurance Certificate | North Hennepin C.C.

Course Subject: BIT
Course Number: 1050
Course Title: Foundations of Construction Codes and Inspections
Goal Areas: n/a
Credits: 3

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the field of building inspection and construction codes. Provides an introduction to the field of building inspection and construction codes. The student will learn about the history of codes, what codes and standards are and how they are developed, along with receiving an introduction to plan reading, field inspections, department administrations, plumbing, mechanical systems and information on the industry and types of positions that work in a building department. This course is intended to provide a student with a broad overview of the building inspection industry and construction codes.

Course Subject: BIT
Course Number: 1150
Course Title: Residential Plan Review and Field Inspections
Goal Areas: n/a
Credits: 4

Course Description: Emphasizes techniques for plan review and field inspections on single family dwellings, townhomes, and accessory structures associated with dwellings, in accordance with the current International Residential Code (IRC). Students will learn about egress components, basic fire and life safety, building construction techniques, building components and systems, and other requirements related to residential dwellings.Prerequisite: BIT 1050

Course Subject: BIT
Course Number: 1250
Course Title: Commercial Plan Review and Field Inspections
Goal Areas: n/a
Credits: 4

Course Description: Emphasizes techniques for plan review and field inspections on commercial, industrial, multi-story buildings, and multi-family structures in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC). Discussion topics shall include, but not be limited to, occupancy classification, allowable area, types of construction, fire resistive construction, fire protection requirements, building systems and exiting.Prerequisites: BIT 1050 and 1150

Course Subject: CMSV
Course Number: 2100
Course Title: Soils and Concrete Technology
Goal Areas: n/a
Credits: 3

Course Description: This course familiarizes students with the history and fundamentals of concrete, admixtures, soils and aggregates. The student will understand the interactions of concrete, weather, and soil conditions; the proper placement of concrete; bearing capacity of soils; and the basic principles of concrete and soil inspection.

Course Subject: CMSV
Course Number: 2200
Course Title: Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Goal Areas: n/a
Credits: 4

Course Description: Students will be introduced to QA/QC and the concept of Construction Quality Management in the residential, commercial and civil construction industries. It will emphasize QA/QC in civil construction and focus on the types of materials, construction methods and quality control necessary for building road, bridges, underground utilities and other types of civil construction projects. Students will have the option to obtain a Minnesota Department of Transportation Concrete Field 1 certification as part of this course. Prerequisite: CMSV 2100 Concrete and Soil Technology

Residency Requirement

A minimum of 6 credits must be earned at North Hennepin Community College.

Total Credits Required
18