Inspector, Building (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationTime Management

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign

Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ens
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
Inspect structures to determine cause and origin of damage.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareCompliance softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

10-key calculatorsAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir sampling devicesAir sampling pumpsAir velocity and temperature metersAirflow metersArc receptacle testersArchitects' scalesAsphalt thermometersAutomatic levelsAxesBorescopesCarbon monoxide detectorsChlorine meters

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-4011.00	Construction and Building Inspectors	title_inference	$72,120 median$112,320 top	-0.75%	-120

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Residential and light commercial building plans — review and interpret independently to verify conformance with local codes and zoning requirements.
Structural, electrical, and plumbing systems — inspect during and after construction for code compliance and safety on routine municipal projects.
Building permits for construction or occupancy — issue and track through the approval workflow with minimal supervisory oversight.
Level, alignment, and elevation measurements — verify against approved building plans using standard field instruments on active construction sites.
Plumbing, wiring, and HVAC installations — monitor progress and document compliance findings across multiple residential projects simultaneously.
Code violations and non-conforming conditions — identify and communicate remedial action requirements to contractors and property owners.
CAD drawings and site layout specifications — interpret to confirm spatial accuracy and code compliance during field inspections.
Inspection schedules and caseloads — manage using calendar and scheduling software to meet departmental turnaround standards.
Geographic information system tools — query to locate parcel data and cross-reference inspection history in a county or municipal office.
Written inspection reports — prepare clearly and accurately to document findings and support enforcement actions in a regulatory environment.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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