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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 an advisor.

This program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits. For additional information, contact Chemeketa Brooks at 503.485.2131 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)

Course Sequence
Term Course Title Credit Hours
1 BLD130 Permit Technician 2
1 BLD141 International Residential Codes 1 3
BLD151 Building Codes 1 3
BLD158 Construction Materials, Systems & Drawings 2
2 BLD142 International Residential Code 2 3
2 BLD152 Building Codes 2 3
2 BLD165 Residential Inspection 3
2 BLD181 Mechanical Codes 1 3
3 BLD153 Building Codes 3 3
BLD175 Residential Plan Review 3
3 BLD182 Mechanical Codes 2 3
4 BLD280E Cooperative Work Experience 5
4 BLD280G Cooperative Work Experience 7

Building Inspection Technology Degree (Two-Year AAS Degree)

Course Sequence
Term Course Title Credit Hours
1 BLD130 Permit Technician 2
1 BLD141 International Residential Code 1 3
BLD151 Building Codes 1 3
BLD158 Construction Materials and Blueprints 2
CIS101 
BA131
Computing Concepts OR
Business Computing
3
3
  BA131 Business Computing 3
2 BLD142 International Residential Code 2 3
BLD152  Building Codes 2. 3
BLD165 Residential Inspection 3
BLD181 Mechanical Codes 1 3
FE205B Resumes and Job Search Correspondence 1
3 BLD153 Building Codes 3 3
BLD175 Residential Plan Review 3
BLD182  Mechanical Codes 2 3
BLD193A Building Inspection Lab  2
3 MTH052 Introduction to Algebra or Geometry 3+
4 BLD280E Cooperative Work Experience  5
4 BLD280G Cooperative Work Experience 7
5 BLD166 Commercial Inspection 3
5 BLD268  Foundations, Excavation, and Grading 3
BLD269  Engineering for Code Professionals 1 4
BLD275 Commercial Plan Review 3
WR089
WR121Z
Introduction to Technical Writing 1 OR
Composition 1
3+
4+
6 BLD155  Building Department Administration 1 4+
BLD260 Fire Protection for Buildings 3
BLD270  Engineering for Code Professionals 2 4
WR089 
WR227Z
Introduction to Technical Writing 1 OR
Technical Writing
3
4
7 BLD170  ADA Accessibility 3
BLD273 International Fire Codes for Building Departments 3
BLD290 Building Inspection Technology Capstone 2
COMM130 Business and Professional Speaking 4