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BLDG 1001 Basic Contractor Business Licensing
This eight-hour course is designed to provide a basic overview of the statutes and regulations that govern contractor licensing in Virginia. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors. Text and handouts are included in the course cost. Classes fill up quickly and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Effective January 1, 2009, the cost of the Basic Contractor course increases to $175.

Fall 08

Class # Section Date(s) Time Location Cost
Clock Hrs
77616 W01N 9/13/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2505 $159 8
77617 W02N 9/27/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2505 $159 8
77618 W03N
10/11/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2505 $159 8
77619 W04N
10/25/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $159 8
77620 W05N
11/8/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $159 8
77621 W06N
11/22/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $159 8
77622 W07N 12/13/08 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $159 8

Spring 09

Class # Section Date(s) Time Location Cost
Clock Hrs
41269 W01N 01/10/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41276 W02N 01/31/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41277 W03N
02/21/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41278 W04N
03/07/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41279 W05N
03/21/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41280 W06N
04/04/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8
41282 W07N 04/25/09 8 am to 5 pm NORF 2502 $175 8


BLDG 1002 Advanced Contractor Licensing

This 30-hour course is designed to provide a basic understanding of business management subjects for contractor license applicants so that they may be successful in business as well as in taking the "A" and/or "B" contractor licensing tests in Virginia. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors. Text and handouts are included in the course cost.

 

Fall 08

Class # Section Dates Time Location Cost
Clock Hrs
77623 N01N 9/8 to 10/15/08 MW 6:00-8:30 pm NORF 2505 $375 30

Spring 09

Class # Section Dates Time Location Cost
Clock Hrs
41283 N01N 3/9 to 4/23/09 MW 6:00-8:30 pm NORF 2502 $375 30

 

BLDG 1003 Building Code Basics: The International Residential Code
This two-day course is designed to provide an overview of the regulations that regulate the safety of residential construction. This fast-paced course incorporates the current model building code used by the State of Virginia. The course uses the International Code (IRC) as a basis for understanding the requirements for building safety requirements for housing. It includes a review of every aspect of the IRC including the following: Administrative Provisions; Building Planning; Foundations and Footings; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Roof Framing; Wall coverings and roofing; Chimneys and fireplaces; Energy Efficiency; HVAC Equipment; Plumbing Installations; Electrical Wiring; and Building Standards.  NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

BLDG 1004 ESL for Construction
ESL for Construction Workers is a 12-week program. Students will learn adn develop basic skills and proficient use of English as a second language. This course includes construction English, English in the workplace, and some life skills. Students will gain necessary skills to identify in English basic hand and power tools, basic safety rules, communication skills, basic life skills, basic heavy equipment adn their use in English, and application and communication of selected basic and essential workplace skills in English.  NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

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