General Construction Inspector, CA

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CODE: OPECONS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Operating Engineers Certificate of Achievement if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares the students for employment as a General Construction Inspector with the Operating Engineers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: OPE 202B, OPE 204B, OPE 206B, and OPE 208B
Human Relations: OPE 202B, OPE 204B, OPE 206B, and OPE 208B

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable Operating Engineers’ tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of Operating Engineers’ work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in Operating Engineers’ work.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 27

^{Any OPE journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above OPE apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

OPE 201B - Hazardous Materials Handling Awareness
and OPE 202B - Soils Inspection and Testing
and OPE 204B - Reinforced Concrete Inspector
and OPE 206B - Pre-Stressed Concrete Inspector
and OPE 208B - Structural Masonry Inspector
and OPE 270B - OSHA 30