California Mechanical Codes Certificate of Completion

Program Overview

The California Mechanical Codes Certificate of Completion program at College of the Desert equips students with the skills to understand and comply with the California Title 24, Part 4, Mechanical Codes. Through two courses, students learn about code processes, coordination between trades, and design limitations. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for careers in construction-related fields such as compliance documentation management, building inspection, and general contracting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The California Mechanical Codes Certificate of Completion program at College of the Desert prepares students for careers in construction-related fields.
It provides the training necessary to understand, interpret, and meet compliance under the California Title 24, Part 4, Mechanical Codes. Students will learn about the code process, coordination between trades, design limitations, and workflow processes.
• Objectives: The program's objectives are to provide students with the mechanical code skills and training to:
Understand the California Title 24, Part 4, Mechanical Codes Interpret mechanical codes Meet compliance under the California Title 24, Part 4, Mechanical Codes Understand the code process Learn about coordination between trades, design limitations, and workflow processes Build or enhance a career in a construction-related field
• Compliance documentation management
• Permit technicians
• Building inspectors
• Plans examiners
• Building officials
• General contractors
• All sub-trades interacting with building mechanical regulation
• Trainers
• Educational professionals

Outline:

• The program consists of two courses:
• BIT 320A: California Mechanical Codes Introduction
• BIT 320B: California Mechanical Codes in Construction
• The courses will cover topics such as:
• Introduction to the California Mechanical Codes
• Mechanical code process
• Coordination between trades
• Design limitations
• Workflow processes

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Upon completion of the program, students may qualify for jobs in various construction-related fields, including:
• Compliance documentation management
• Permit technicians
• Building inspectors
• Plans examiners
• Building officials
• General contractors
• Sub-trades interacting with building mechanical regulation
• Trainers
• Educational professionals
• Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for students to:
• Enhance their knowledge and skills in mechanical codes and regulations
• Gain the skills necessary to meet compliance under the California Title 24, Part 4, Mechanical Codes
• Advance their careers in construction or pursue new ones
• Outcomes: The program's expected outcomes include:
• Students will develop a solid understanding of the California Mechanical Codes.
• Students will be able to interpret and apply the Mechanical Codes in a construction setting.
• Students will be able to contribute to the safe and efficient design and construction of buildings.