Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

The Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector certificate program at Southwestern College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Chula Vista, CA. The program falls within the construction trades field (CIP 46.0403) and prepares students to evaluate residential and commercial structures for compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and construction standards used by municipal and county inspection departments.

Southwestern College also offers related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students in the building inspection program can expect coursework in structural systems, plumbing and electrical inspection, construction law, plan reading, and applicable state and local building codes.