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Course Description

This course is a review of the laws, codes, and procedures covered by the General contractor’s License Examination for commercial construction. It includes a review of the licensing and application process with a detailed review of North Carolina Building Code. The North Carolina Administration and Enforcement Codes and the North Carolina Accessibility Codes are also reviewed. Standard industry practices and materials, including business formation, accounting and finance, employer obligations, and North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement are reviewed in detail.

Course Outline

  1. Orientation, Licensing Process, Examination Content, and North Carolina General Statutes
  2. Business Ownership Legal and Tax Issues, Application Preparation
  3. Contract Documents, Bonding, Accounting and Financial Information, Employment Law, Administrative Code, Volume IA
  4. Code Review
  5. Accessibility Code, Volume 1C Examination Preparation and Test-Taking Strategy
  6. Course Information Review

Learner Outcomes

Prepares students to take the licensure exam for the Building Classification of the North Carolina General Contractor’s License. (The license is administered by the North Carolina Licensing Board of General Contractors.)

Students will have a general understanding of the North Carolina Building Code, and will be able to demonstrate their competency with the code by locating code provision, and by providing an interpretation as to the application of the code in the building industry.

Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standard construction industry practices, and the application and use of construction materials and the appropriate use thereof.

Students completing this course will have a working knowledge of the commercial, multi-family, and single family dwelling building processes, including the business considerations that are a part of every construction project.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Traditional

Evaluation: 100% attendance required

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Commercial Contractor's Exam Review
FIS ID
331351
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Mar 25, 2025 to May 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 25-50 hours non-credit $125.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 18, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 18, 2025
Instructors
  • William Query
Section Notes
Instructor will provide a list of the required books at the first class meeting.
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