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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 residential and light constructions. This classification includes construction of all one and two family dwellings covered by the North Carolina Residential Code.

 

Course Outline

  1. Orientation, Licensing Process, Examination Content, NC General Statutes
  2. Business Ownerships, Legal and Tax Issues, Application Preparation
  3. Contract Documents, Bonding, Accounting and Financial Information, Employment Law, Administrative Code, and Volume IA
  4. Building Code Introduction
  5. Planning
  6. Foundations
  7. NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Law
  8. Elevations
  9. General Site Work
  10. Excavation and Grading
  11. General Construction Mathematics and Quantity Takeoff Methods
  12. General Knowledge – Concrete
  13. Building Code Review
  14. Examination Procedure and Test Taking

Learner Outcomes

  • Prepare students to take the licensure exam for the Residential 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 Residential Building Code, and will be able to demonstrate 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, the application and use of construction materials, and the appropriate use thereof.
  • Students completing this course will have a working knowledge of the home-building process including the business considerations that are a part of the construction of every home.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Traditional

Evaluation: 75% attendance required, class participation, exam

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Residential Contractor's Exam Review
FIS ID
331350
Section Schedule
Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2025 to Jan 16, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th, T
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 23, 2025 to Mar 06, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Mar 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 07, 2025
Instructors
  • William Query
Section Notes
The instructor will provide a list of the required books the first night of class.
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