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Regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code require that candidates for licensure complete specified educational courses. The Division of Continuing Education at Camden County College has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to offer these courses, which are conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C 5:23-5.20. These courses are open to anyone with an interest in construction and mandatory for those desiring licensure.
Courses must be taken in their proper sequence (RCS-ICS-HHS). Individuals who are not yet licensed at the RCS level will not be licensed at the ICS or HHS levels until the lower license requirements are fulfilled. Licensing questions and licensing application packet requests should be directed to the Licensing Unit at (609) 984-7834 or you may e-mail at codeslicensing@dca.state.nj.us. It is recommended that you review this packet before you undertake the course. Carefully review all state requirements for licensing and prior required job experience before registering for any course. Refunds on courses cannot be issued for failure to review the necessary requirements for course completion and licensing. You must pass the national exam in order to obtain the license with the DCA.
Students are required to purchase all required textbooks including the Uniform Construction Code Act and Regulations (blue book). Books can be ordered from the Department of Community Affairs at 609-984-0040. In addition, students may be eligible to apply for the tuition remission program; see your instructor for details and necessary paperwork. ATTENTION STUDENTS – PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLASSES BELOW REFLECT CURRICULUM AND HOUR MODIFICATIONS PER THE NEW REGULATION CHANGES ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Building Inspector RCS
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and educational experience required by the State of New Jersey for licensure under the title. This course covers all of the code requirements, with the exception of plumbing and electrical, for one and two family homes and small commercial structures. Topics include structural design and analysis techniques, wood framing construction and foundations, material standard, field identification of requirements, inspection techniques, tools and methods, etc. 9.0 CEU
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Building Inspector ICS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Building Inspector RCS course This course is designed to provide students with knowledge on building code requirements for medium sized industrial and commercial
structures. Topics covered will include building construction, foundation design, wood and steel frame construction, fire resistance rating, requirements for building subcode, testing materials, and uniform
construction code. 7.5 CEU
CE.PRO 031-51
Building Inspector HHS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Building Inspector RCS and ICS courses This course is designed to provide students with knowledge on advanced structural systems, advanced fire protection systems, and advanced mechanical systems. This course is part of the requirement for individuals to be certified in high hazard structures. 6.0 CEU
Blackwood Location
CE.PRO 039-51
Subcode Official
This course is designed to prepare inspectors to become subcode officials. The class will cover subcode administration, legal aspects of code enforcement, and related legislation. Specific topics will include procedures and forms for permit application, stop orders, emergency situations, condemnations, case records, warrants relocation, housing maintenance, and legal rights of landlords and tenants. 4.5 CEU Blackwood Location
CE.PRO 042-01
Electrical Inspector ICS
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of electrical systems and system design along with specific plan review and field inspection aspects pertaining to Class II and Class III structures.
6.0 CEU
CE.PRO 040-51
Construction Official
This course introduces inspectors and subcode officials to the role of the construction official. Topics will include office organization, purpose and fundamentals of code enforcement, procedures for processing cases, administrative hearings, records maintenance, and housing maintenance. 4.5 CEU
CE.PRO 048-51
Elevator Inspector HHS
This course is designed to assist individuals in meeting the requirement needed to become certified elevator inspectors or as an aide to elevator safety mechanics. Topics will include inspection, testing, rules and regulations for elevators, escalators, lifts, and other lifting and elevator equipment. In addition, the course will focus on planning and review of inspection techniques.
Blackwood Location
CE.PRO 041-51
Technical Assistant
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of a wide variety of matters related to the creation and maintenance of New Jersey's infrastructure with respect to issues such as the building of safe structures, maintenance and improvement of structures through issuance of permits, Certificates of Occupancy, violation notices, and stop-work orders. Specific subject areas will include computers, construction blueprint reading, UCC law and administration, construction fundamentals and code requirements, and technical problem solving. 4.5 CEU
CE.PRO 043-51
Welder and Fitter Training – Basic Field and Maintenance Applications
This 40-hour entry level class has been designed for students to obtain the fundamental principles of common welding practices in today's industry. Welding styles that will be taught and practiced are: Oxyacetylene, Gas metal Arc Welding GMAW (commonly known as MIG) , Gas Tungsten Arc Welding GTAW (commonly known as TIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (commonly known as ARC). Oxyacetylene burning and plasma cutting will be taught and practiced. Metallurgy, safety, welding symbol print reading will all be components of the class. The welding codes AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3 and ASME B31.1, B31.2, B31.3, B31.3, B31.4 and API 1104 will be introduced and used as guidelines during the class. Students will receive a Certificate of completion for the course equal to 4 CEU's. This is not a welding certification.
Cost: $999.00 (Tuition $299, Lab Fee $450, Materials $250)
Course #: CE.WLD 001
Hours: 40
Understanding the "House as a System"
This course breaks down the concept of "house as a system" by exploring each component of construction and the implications that proper use of materials and techniques will have on improving energy performance. Using an actual case study, the course will explain the details of design and construction methods and materials. These include: foundation, framing, insulation, air sealing, roof design and detailing, windows and doors, heating and cooling systems, water heating, lights and appliances, interior finishes, and health and safety.
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Construction Management Certificate
This certificate program is designed for contractors, sub-contractors, construction workers, building and facility managers, architects, and others in the field of contracting who would like to develop their abilities and skills for effective management of construction projects. The Construction Management Certificate program consists of five required courses, which will prepare you for the field of construction project management.
Program highlights:
Learn how to finance a project and to give competitive estimates
Learn how various building systems interact with each other
Learn techniques to reduce risk, injury, and down time
The Certificate in Construction Management covers the following:
CE.PRO 044-51
In-Home Energy Survey Professional
Prepare to become a home energy survey professional. This course presents concepts in Principles of Energy, Energy & Building Shell, Air Leakage, Insulation, Windows & Doors, Water Heating, Lights & Appliances and Health & Safety, Chapter 7 & Appendix A of the RESNET Standards. (Textbook required - Residential Energy by Krigger/Dorsi) Instructor: R. James Del Grosso AIA, LEED AP
CE.ENR 155-41
Energy Auditing
Learn about performing energy audits for residential construction using a whole building system approach. Energy auditing will improve energy efficiency and can give the homeowner, architect or home builder the
full benefit of various energy savings measures. Topics presented are approved by RESNET Standards. Instructor: R. James Del Grosso AIA, LEED AP
CE.ENR 156-41
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Green Education
Principles of Green Buildings
The Principles of Green Buildings course is designed to teach an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry the principles they must know to make buildings perform more efficiently. The Principles of Green Buildings course has also been designed to help prepare individuals for various NATE, NARI, BPI, RESNET, and other industry credentials for green building.
In-Home Energy Survey Professional
Prepare to become a home energy survey professional. This course presents concepts in Principles of Energy, Energy & Building Shell, Air Leakage, Insulation, Windows & Doors, Water Heating, Lights & Appliances and Health & Safety, Chapter 7 & Appendix A of the RESNET Standards. (Textbook required - Residential Energy by Krigger/Dorsi) Instructor: R. James Del Grosso AIA, LEED AP
CE.ENR 155-41
Energy Auditing
Learn about performing energy audits for residential construction using a whole building system approach. Energy auditing will improve energy efficiency and can give the homeowner, architect or home builder the full benefit of various energy savings measures. Topics presented are approved by RESNET Standards. Instructor: R. James Del Grosso AIA, LEED AP
CE.ENR 156-41
Understanding the "House as a System"
This course breaks down the concept of "house as a system" by exploring each component of construction and the implications that proper use of materials and techniques will have on improving energy performance. Using an actual case study, the course will explain the details of design and construction methods and materials. These include: foundation, framing, insulation, air sealing, roof design and detailing, windows and doors, heating and cooling systems, water heating, lights and appliances, interior finishes, and health and safety.
CE.ENR 160-41
Solar Power Professional
Get the renewable energy training you need as you learn the basics of solar systems, their benefits, and their many applications. Topics will include electricity terminology, solar terminology, solar movement, earth tilt, and module output values. Upon completion of this program, you will have a thorough understanding of PV applications, working safety as it pertains to the field, basic electricity, and PV module fundamentals.
Certified Sustainability Professional
Millions of new jobs in this rapidly growing sector will be available to people that set themselves apart from the crowd by earning the professional credentials and skills they need to lead sustainable business practices. Imagine the doors you will open for yourself as a Senior Certified Sustainability Professional.
Topics of study will include: Green Purchasing Fundamentals, Sustainability in Major Business Sectors, US Green Building Council & LEED, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Accounting, and Green Marketing. This is an online program.
Understanding Your Electrical Utility Choices
As a homeowner, you now have the choice of electrical utility providers that may help you reduce your monthly bill. New Jersey opened its electricity industry to competition in 1999. Each of the four electric utilities (PSE&G, Jersey Central Power & Light, Atlantic City Electric and Rockland Electric) now offers customers the chance to save money by shopping for the supply portion of their electric bill. NJ homeowners can choose to select an alternative Basic Generation Supplier (BGS) for their electrical energy supplier. In this workshop, we will discuss the options and learn how to evaluate the offers of the various alternative electric suppliers. What does BGS mean? Compare their rates, fees, penalties for cancelling them, etc. Determine savings based on the KwH cost of the electric generation and review a typical electric bill. In addition, we will discuss how to reduce your electrical consumption by understanding how much wasted energy is consumed by a homeowner and identify ways to change habits, reduce waste and cost.
CE.ENR 168-41
Solar Panel Pre-Construction Training (brochure)
Learn to be a Solar Panel Installation Technician with our brand new 158-hour course. A combination of in-class and hands-on training prepares you for this in-demand Green Energy field. This course qualifies for unemployment grants, Veterans Affairs and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assistance. Paid on-the-job training and case management services may be provided by Camden County Workforce Investment Board.
Cost: $4,000 (includes Book, CD, and Solar Energy Kit)
The training covers: ″ Basic Work Readiness ″ Solar Panel Installation
For more information contact:
Camden County College Continuing Education ″ (856) 874-6004
