Ventura College Courses

This course provides preparation for the California General Contractor's License exam. Contractors State Licensing Law subjects, requirements, and responsibilities will be the focus. State licensing r

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to real estate property inspection. Topics covered include: foundations, roofing, utility systems, common defects, building codes, business liability, and, industry lice

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the International Residential Code (IRC). Students will learn interpretation and use of the residential building code as it applies to current construction. Design cr

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council (ICC). The IBC is the building code used for commercial and industrial structure

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introductory course designed to give the student an overview of basic construction engineering principles. This course will study subjects such as live and dead loads, uniform and co

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to concrete and masonry construction and inspection. Subjects to be covered will include soil factors, foundation design, concrete technology, reinforcements, cement com

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial building construction, including materials, foundations, framing, roof and stair cutting, drywall, finish work and building codes. Th

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is a study of structural steel and welding use in building construction. Building types, grades of materials, assembly methods, blueprint reading and other subjects will be studied. The co

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC). The code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects covered will include vocabulary, service, circuits, conduits, con

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is a study of California and federal regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Title 24 Regulations, which cover building accessibility for disabled per

• California Community Colleges System
• 35 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Topics will include the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, selection of building materials, arc

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to be covered will include vocabulary, water supply systems, waste drainag

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the Uniform Mechanical Code. The code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to be covered will include vocabulary, materials, methods used in heatin

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems. Subjects to be studied will include vocabulary, equipment,

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the organization and problems associated with managing a construction job site. Topics will include construction logistical planning, preconstruction and inspection procedures, gove

• California Community Colleges System
• 53 hours
• Paid Course