International Residential Code

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in International Residential Code covers International Residential Code for construction trades, including building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical, for one and two family residential construction. After completion of the certificate, students may take the International Code Council International Building Code exam for international certification.

Details

Offered At
Mesa
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
International Residential Code (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5181N
Total credits required
3
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Define and use terminology associated with construction and the International Residential Code (IRC).
  2. Identify and explain IRC code related to planning and constructing one and two family residential buildings.
  3. Identify and explain IRC code related to energy conservation in one and two family residential buildings.
  4. Identify and explain IRC code related to mechanical systems in one and two family residential buildings.
  5. Identify and explain IRC code related to fuel gas systems in one and two family residential building.
  6. Identify and explain IRC code related to plumbing in one and two family residential buildings.
  7. Identify and explain IRC code related to electrical systems in one and two family residential buildings.
  8. Identify and explain referenced standards of the IRC.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Construction Managers

$101,500

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON262 Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) Critical course Gateway course 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=149316).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.