Overview
Prepare to become a licensed residential builder in the state of South Carolina. This program is designed for residential construction laborers or site managers with at least a year of construction-site experience.
In five months, you will prepare to take the Residential Builder and Business Management and Law exams required for licensure in S.C. You will also learn the best practices for site and foundation preparation, general framing, as well as providing oversight for employees and sub-contractors. This program is also an excellent choice for real estate agents, property owners, and residential appraisers to gain a better understanding of building practices and codes.
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
Talk to us
Tuition Assistance
Training Resources
Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 30 |
Residential Building Codes This class explains the SC Residential Codes Manual, focusing on areas that building contractors need to know to pass the SC Residential Builder exam. The course will explain relevant portions of the code that residential contractors, home inspectors, or homeowners need to understand to ensure work is being performed correctly.
ID: CECLR-554 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$399.00 |
| 3.00 | 30 |
Residential Building Site and Foundation Preparation Learn to lay out and prepare a building site, pour footings and slabs, and build concrete and masonry foundations through classroom presentations and lab demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on approved building methods and estimating procedures.
ID: CECLR-556 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$429.00 |
| 3.00 | 30 |
Residential Building Framing and Finishing Learn to frame floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs; build stairs; install roof coverings, siding, windows, doors, interior wall coverings, cabinets, and trim through classroom instruction and hands-on lab demonstration. Emphasis is placed on approved building methods and estimating procedures.
ID: CECLR-555 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$469.00 |
| 1.20 | 12 |
SC Residential Builder Exam Preparation This hybrid class prepares EXPERIENCED residential trades people to pass the SC Residential Builder exam. Emphasis is placed on study methods, test taking procedures, and highlighting the reference materials used during the exam. Online presentations are augmented by in-person Q&A sessions. Classroom ID: CECLR-558 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$299.00 |
| 3.60 | 36 |
Print Reading for Construction Learn the basics of reading construction blueprints. Emphasis is placed on architectural and structural plans. Learn the symbols, terminology, and abbreviations associated with reading construction plans. Classroom ID: CECLR-553 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$529.00 |
| 1.80 | 18 |
Residential Contractor Business and Law This course helps prepare you for the Business and Law portion of the SC Residential Builder Exam. This class will also help construction managers, home inspectors, and individuals building their own home to understand the legal and management aspect of construction. Classroom ID: CECLR-557 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$299.00 |
| 2.40 | 24 |
Residential Plumbing for Home Builders Learn the basics of residental plumbing to ensure proper oversight of plumbing installation on the construction site. Emphasis will be placed on identification and proper usage of plumbing materials and tools; proper installation of faucets, fixtures and valves; undertanding of a drain-waste-vent system.
ID: CECLR-559 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$349.00 |
|
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$2,773.00
Not including fees and equipment |
|||