Course Title: 2006 IBC Building Plans Examiner Certification Examination Practice Course

Classification: Certification Practice

Description:
Course Description
This course is designed to offer a practice examination opportunity for the 2006 Building Plans Examiner Certification Examination, based on the 2006 International Building Code^® (2006 IBC^®)

Course Purpose
To aid in preparing for the 2006 Building Plans Examiner Certification Exam.

Applicable Code	2006 International Building Code® (2006 IBC®)
Expected Completion Time	2 Hours
Professional Experience Level	Entry
Classification	Certification Practice
Delivery Method	On-line
Instructional Materials Recommended	2006 International Building Code® (2006 IBC®)
Code Author	International Code Council (ICC)
Course Author	International Code Council (ICC)

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course the participant will be better able to:

Explain the actual job tasks used in development of the exam.

Explain key code sections and references relating to each job task.

Answer practice questions.

Effectively manage time while taking a timed practice exam.

Explain which code sections and references pertain to each code task covered in the examination.

Employ a variety of strategies to reduce test anxiety and take multiple-choice tests.

Quickly locate code sections.

Determine their strengths and weaknesses in code knowledge and application.

Understand the benefits of pursuing certification.

Experience Level
Entry

Prerequisite Knowledge

This seminar is best suited for participants who:

Understand and apply model codes;

Know construction terminology, techniques, methods and materials;

Know how to read construction documents;

Know how to compute basic mathematical calculations;

Have construction work experience;

Know how to read and understand basic drawings, tables and charts;

Have less than two years experience in code enforcement.

Course Outline

• Introduction

• About Certification

• Introduction to the Task List
• General Administration
• Building Planning
• Footings and Foundations
• Floor Construction
• Wall Construction and Coverings
• Roof/Ceiling Construction
• Public Safety and Special Construction

• Practice Questions
• General Administration
• Building Planning
• Footings and Foundations
• Floor Construction
• Wall Construction and Coverings
• Roof/Ceiling Construction
• Public Safety and Special Construction

• Timed Practice Exam

• Individualized Study Plan
• Course Evaluation

Content Provider:
ICC

Technical Requirements:
(Minimums) Pentium 100 or greater processor; 64 meg ram; 56 K modem (DSL, Cable or T1 recommended)