Program codes are for September intakes except those that are indicated differently.
Open Learning (OL) offers monthly intakes.
Program Information:
| Program Title: | Building Inspection Technician | Program Status: | Open |
| Credential Earned: | Ontario College Diploma | Delivery: | Full-Time |
| Program Codes: | NORT-T092–PC Timmins | Program Length: | 4 Semesters |
| NORT-T092B Blackboard (Web-based) |
Program Description:
The Ontario Building Code sets out the minimum safety requirements regarding public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. This program has been developed to assist those students that enter the design, inspection or construction industry to interpret and apply code requirements correctly.
The Building Inspection Technician Program is a two-year program that includes academic, technical, and code skills. Along with a foundation of building code courses, the placement component will be an integral feature of the program. This program, when taken on-site at the Porcupine Campus, is a laptop program with a mandatory lab fee of $1000 for lease of the laptop. Upon graduation students have the option of buying out the laptop for $1.
Career Opportunities:
Students graduating from this program may find employment opportunities with municipalities overseeing various code compliances.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Grade 12 English (C, U).
Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%).
Or equivalent.
Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.
Program of Studies:
| Semester 1 AR1016 Methods and Materials I/Detailing AR1203 Ontario Building Code I CM1903 Communications I - Model A GN1033 Health and Safety IN1224 CAD I IN1093 Computer Applications for Business and Technology MA1015 Mathematics I |
Semester 2 AR2034 Project Documentation AR2206 Ontario Building Code II AR4213 Methods and Materials II BD2003 Engineering Materials CV2213 Plans Examination and Building Studies |
Semester 3 AR3034 Mechanical/Electrical Installations I AR3206 Ontario Building Code III AR3216 Ontario Building Code IV BD3201 Building Inspection Placement I CM3035 Report Writing GN2133 Law and Ethics |
Semester 4 AR4206 Ontario Building Code V AR4216 Ontario Building Code VI BD4201 Building Inspection Placement II IN4403 MS Project Management |
View Course DescriptionsContact Information:
Lad Shaba, Program Coordinator
Tel: 705.235.3211 ext. 2236
Email: shabal@northern.on.ca
