Certificate of Completion in International Residential Code

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Program Information

Learn more about the Construction Trades program.

Field of Interest

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.

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

Details

Field of Interest: Applied Technology
Academic Plan Code: 5181N
Total Credits Required: 3
Catalog Year: 2026-2027

What You’ll Learn

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

Define and use terminology associated with construction and the International Residential Code
Identify and explain IRC code related to planning and constructing one and two family residential buildings.
Identify and explain IRC code related to energy conservation in one and two family residential buildings.
Identify and explain IRC code related to mechanical systems in one and two family residential buildings.
Identify and explain IRC code related to fuel gas systems in one and two family residential building.
Identify and explain IRC code related to plumbing in one and two family residential buildings.
Identify and explain IRC code related to electrical systems in one and two family residential buildings.
Identify and explain referenced standards of the IRC.

Career Opportunities

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 Maricopa County-based annual median 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

$99,394

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$47.78

Annual Median Wage

$99,394

Annual Job Openings

1,242

Number of People Employed

11,111

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 13.8 %

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

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 Degree Progress Report 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

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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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

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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.

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Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in International Residential Code