BLDG 1001 Basic Contractor Business Licensing
This eight-hour course is designed to provide a basic overview of the statutes and regulations that govern contractor licensing in Virginia. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors. Text and handouts are included in the course cost. Classes fill up quickly and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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BLDG 1002 Advanced Contractor Licensing

This 30-hour course is designed to provide a basic understanding of business management subjects for contractor license applicants so that they may be successful in business as well as in taking the "A" and/or "B" contractor licensing tests in Virginia. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors. Text and handouts are included in the course cost.

Spring 10

BLDG 1003 Building Code Basics: The International Residential Code
This two-day course is designed to provide an overview of the regulations that regulate the safety of residential construction. This fast-paced course incorporates the current model building code used by the State of Virginia. The course uses the International Code (IRC) as a basis for understanding the requirements for building safety requirements for housing. It includes a review of every aspect of the IRC including the following: Administrative Provisions; Building Planning; Foundations and Footings; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Roof Framing; Wall coverings and roofing; Chimneys and fireplaces; Energy Efficiency; HVAC Equipment; Plumbing Installations; Electrical Wiring; and Building Standards.  NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

BLDG 1004 ESL for Construction
ESL for Construction Workers is a 12-week program. Students will learn adn develop basic skills and proficient use of English as a second language. This course includes construction English, English in the workplace, and some life skills. Students will gain necessary skills to identify in English basic hand and power tools, basic safety rules, communication skills, basic life skills, basic heavy equipment adn their use in English, and application and communication of selected basic and essential workplace skills in English.  NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

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Register for any of these classes by filling out a non-credit registration form and return it to TCC by mail or fax (822-1160).
Workforce Development
300 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510