Program Highlights
Designed for non-technical support staff or those wishing to change their career path to code enforcement, this program provides training on the basic code requirements of the permit technician and helps prepare individuals for national certification testing.
The first phase of the program (30 clock hours) begins with building a firm foundation on what basic code enforcement is, and ends with students being taught the basics of blueprint reading.
This course will cover the functions and typical procedures of a building department including:
- Types of regulations
- Zoning aspects
- Planning
- Building codes
- Local ordinances
Using well-illustrated workbooks that provide examples of common code situations with practical problem-solving applications, students enter the second phase of the program (24 clock hours) reviewing chapters of the International Building Code and International Zoning Code referenced by Permit Technicians. Instructors will emphasize intent and rationale of the code while working with difficult or unusual field situations, assisting students in identifying alternatives that satisfy the overall objective of the code.
The final phase of the program (6 clock hours) is an opportunity for students to take the knowledge they have learned during the program and apply it to a set of practice certification exam questions. Test taking strategies and certification exam preparation are taught, and once the practice test is complete, a qualified instructor will review the practice questions and offer assistance to students on taking the national certification test.
The Permit Technician Certificate Program fee includes all courses, required code books and workbooks, and practice tests. The program can be completed in one trimester, or a student may take up to 18 months to complete the program.