CONSTRUCTION
These programs focus on the technical needs of contractors, estimators, architects, engineers, construction, fire-fighting personnel, and government officials as they relate to the design, construction and maintenance of building structures. They are also open to individuals in the field who would like to have a working knowledge of the Uniform Construction Code.
Uniform Construction Code Program
The Division of Continuing Education, Bergen Community College, has been approved to offer courses in accordance with N.J.AC. 5:23-5.20 and approved for credit toward licenses issued by the NJ State Department of Community Affairs. Information concerning Licensing Requirements and Application Procedures can be obtained by contacting:
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Bureau of Construction Code Services
Telephone: (609) 984-7834
ENROLL IN THE PROPER COURSE
Technical level courses must be taken in sequence. Please register early.
For more information, please call Ria Bloss at (201) 447-7466.
STEPS TOWARD LICENSING
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Administrative Licenses:
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| 1. RCS - Residential Commercial Structures (Building Inspector licensure) |
1. Sub-Code Official (Administrative) |
| 2. ICS - Industrial Commercial Structures |
2. Construction Code Official (Administrative) |
| 3. HHS - Hazardous High-Rise Structures |
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• Attendance requirements are mandated for each course by the state; however, attendance does not ensure licensing. Prerequisites for all courses will be enforced by the Licensing Bureau, New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs.
• After successfully completing each of the required courses, please contact Experior Assessments (800) 864-5309, for a candidate guide (a licensing requirement), which will enable you to sit for the state exam.
• For information on how to apply for your license, contact the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Construction Code Services by calling (609) 984-7834.
• The New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs offers students reimbursement of part of the tuition for qualified applicants.
Technical level courses must be taken in sequence. Please register early. For more information, please call Ria Bloss at (201) 447-7466.
CD 063 Sub-Code Official
15 sessions; $500
001, Mon/Wed, February 2-March 30, 2009
(no class 3/16, 3/18)
Hours: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
This 45-hour course is divided into three main areas: Administration, Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement and related Legislation. You must have at least one technical license in order to get the Sub Code license. Duties include: reviewing construction documents and building plans for sub-code compliance. Required text: UCC Book. Obtained through instructor.
Instructor: Anthony Merlino
CD 062 Construction Official
14 sessions; $500
001, Mon/Wed; April 29-June 24, 2009
(no class 5/5 5/26)
Hours: 5:45-7:45 p.m.
2 Saturdays TBA
This 45-hour course is divided into four main areas: Administration, Legal Methods of Code Enforcement, Legislation and Sub-Code. This course reviews the duties of the construction code official.
Prerequisite: Sub Code Official.
Required text: UCC Book.
Instructor: Ron Ferrari
CD 075 Building Inspector RCS
26 sessions; $750
001, Tue/Thus;February 3,- May 7, 2009
(no class 3/17, 3/19)
Hours: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
This 90-hour course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and educational experience required by the state for licensure under this title. Topics include: structural design and analysis techniques, wood framing construction foundations; materials - materials standards, field identification of requirements, inspection techniques, inspection tools and methods; and other related topics from the International
Residential Code.
Required text: International Residential
Code 2006. New Jersey Edition. Available at www.iccsafe.org
Instructor: Felix Esposito
CD 225 Building Inspector ICS
25 sessions; $650
001, Mon/Wed; January 21,-April 27, 2009
Hours: 5:45-7:45 p.m.
4 Saturdays TBA
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
This 75-hour course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and educational experience required by the state for licensure under this title. The course covers: building construction and technology, structural systems foundation design, wood and steel frame construction, requirements for the building sub-code; basic fire protection systems, systems design and installation procedures, testing methods, fire resistance ratings; mechanical systems-general; uniform construction code; plan review; height and area limitations; field inspections and other related topics. Prerequisite: Building Inspector RCS Required text: International Building Code 2006, and International Mechanical Code 2006. Available at www.iccsafe.org
Instructor: Ron Ferrari
CD 290 Building Inspector HHS
20 sessions; $550
001, Mon/Wed; March 3-May 6, 2009
This 60-hour course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and educational experience required by the state for licensure under this title. Topics are: structural systems; design and analysis; fire protection and safety systems; special use of occupancy; advanced mechanical systems; design principles for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; energy conservation and other related topics. Prerequisite: Building Inspector RCS and Building Inspector ICS
Instructor: Thomas Cohen
CD 227 Plumbing Inspector ICS
27 sessions; $950
001, Sat.; January 31- May 9th, 2009
Hours: Sat.; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
This 120hour course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and educational experience required by the state for licensure under this title. Topics include: advanced plumbing systems design; plumbing systems, pumps and pressure tanks.
Prerequisite: Plumbing Inspector ICS.
Required text: UCC Book
Instructor: Lenny Falato
CD 066 Electrical Inspector HHS
20 sessions; $500
001, M/W; February 2-march 30, 2009
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
This 60-hour course covers: system design, electrical service design and sizing, branch circuit and feeder design, appliance and motor circuits, plan review and field inspection, systematic plans analysis, material requirements, installation methods, basic inspection, report writing, violation notices, inspection and recordkeeping, Uniform Construction Code organization and content, electrical sub-code and other related topics.
Prerequisite: Electrical Inspector ics
Instructor: Norman Finkel
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
This 155-hour certificate program was designed to provide practical information to those individuals who currently work, or would like to work, in the construction industry. The employment outlook for this career is good as construction activity in the region is expected to increase in response to the demand for new residential and commercial structures and the increase in demand for renovations of existing structures.
The nine (9) course certificate program covers the following:
• Building and Construction – materials, methods and tools involved in construction
• Design – techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and drawings
• Project management – planning, scheduling and estimating
• Construction companies – organization, leadership and decision-making
• Contract law – insurance, bonding, liability and dispute resolution
Courses will be offered throughout the year, but not every course will be offered each semester. Basic to Advanced Blueprint Reading (CD 405) is offered each semester and must be taken before you complete the program. To obtain the certificate of completion, students must successfully complete the following courses.
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• Construction Industry Organization
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• Construction Company Organization
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• Construction Project Management
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• Leadership and Decision Making in Construction
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• Project Scheduling for the Construction
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• Modular Construction
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Industry
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• Construction Estimating
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• Construction Contract Law
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• Basic to Advanced Blueprint Reading (CD 405)
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Courses may be taken individually or in any order as part of the certificate program. A minimum 80 percent attendance, assignments, and class participation are requirements for successful completion of each course. For more information on this program, please contact Ria Bloss at (201) 447-7466 or at rbloss@bergen.edu.
Do you want a college degree?
Once you have earned the Division of Continuing Education’s Certificate in Construction Management, we anticipate that you will be able to apply into the AAS degree program in Technical Studies with nine college credits. For more information on “non-credit to credit articulation” into the AAS program, please contact the Director of Continuing Education at ikleinman@bergen.edu.
CD 405 Basic to Advanced Blueprint
Reading
14 sessions; $300
001, M/W; February 23,-May 9th, 2009
(no class 3/16 3/18)
Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
This course starts as an introduction to blueprints and working drawings, dimensioning and using scales, symbols, sections, profiles and cross sections, details, topography and contour lines, notes and structural drawings. Construction personnel learn in-depth floor plans and abbreviations and symbols. Topics also covered include: topography and elevations, utilizing benchmarks, fire separation assembly, means of egress, and when to call
an architect versus an engineer.
Required text: Building Trades Print Reading Part 2 “Residential & Light Commercial Construction,” Building Trades Print Reading Part 2 “Plans” Building Trades Print Reading Part 3 “Heavy Commercial Construction,”
Building Trades Print Reading Part 3 “Plans.” Available at the Bookstore.
Instructor: Ken Schiller
✔NEW
CD 466 Construction Industry Organization
10 sessions; $165
001, Tue.; October 6-December 8, 2009
Hours: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
An overview of the construction industry exploring focused details on the total sequence from start to finish. Inter-workings between various trades, construction systems, procedures, organizational planning and decision-making techniques.
Instructor: Bruce Bloch
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CD 467 Construction Project Management
001, Tue.; October 6-December 8, 2009
Hours: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
The management of a construction project, various types, fees and organizational systems will be explained. An overview of roles and responsibilities of various parties will be discussed to establish the flow of action for project completion. At the end of the course you will put together a master plan for a project.
Instructor: Bruce Bloch
CD 089 Construction Estimating
4 sessions; $165
001, Sat.; April 4, -May 2, 2009
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Topics include: material takeoff, pricing, labor required, cost factors, material quantity requirements, overhead and profits, precise materials computations, approximate time and material estimates and other areas of interest to those involved in estimating.
Instructor: Zen Wojcik
INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The Division of Continuing Education offers courses to members of the construction trades and others who wish to increase their knowledge and skills within the industry.
✔NEW
CD 468 Solar Panel System Installation for Everyone!
10 sessions; $250
001, Mon.; March 23-May 11,2009
Hours: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Bergen Community College will offer an overview of Solar Panel energy called “Photovoltaic Systems.” In this 20-hour course, the homeowner will learn the latest photovoltaic technologies, cost analysis, building and zoning codes. You will learn how to design, safety basics and troubleshooting systems.
Instructor: Alan Cowe
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CD 469 Solar Photovoltaic Systems
13 sessions; $550
001, T/Th; March 31- May 7, 2009
Hours: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
For the electrical contractor interested in green technology, all applications of solar panels, Bergen Community College offers this brand new course!
This 40-hour course teaches the basic technology and the skills required for knowledge of the design and installation of the photovoltaic system.
In this six week course, you will learn field installation, adapting designs, installing sub-stations, grounding, generators, performing a system checkout and inspection and maintaining and troubleshooting a system. Text book included.
Instructor: Constantinos Papademas
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