Apprenticeship - Building Code Inspector | Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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