Please contact Kathy Jonsson at (801) 957-4483 for more information

Continuing Education at Salt Lake Community College offers you a choice of ten audio courses that meet Utah's DOPL requirements for your license renewal and continuing education requirements. With our audio lectures, you can listen while you commute or work, and/or load it onto your MP3 player, phone or iPod® for absolute convenience. Each course is available in a self-paced format that can be registered for and taken at any time prior to December 1, 2009. Courses are available so that you may: (1) listen to them online through your computer, and/or download them from your computer and/or burn them onto a disk, (2) upload the courses from your computer onto your MP3 player, phone or iPod®, or (3) play the courses from any CD player in your car, home or office. For the latter, a physical copy of the CDs will be sent to you.

Online/Downloadable format
The courses consist of a 50 minute audio lecture and an online assessment of the material. Lecture companion material is also available and can be accessed and printed. The online/downloadable audio courses are $39 each.

CD format
CDs can also be sent to directly to your home or office so that you can listen to them while you are mobile, which is especially convenient for listening while you work or commute. The courses consist of a 50 minute audio lectures and an assessment of the material. After the assessment is completed, you must send it back to SLCC for grading. CDs are $49 each (includes shipping). Please allow 3 to 4 business days for shipping.

Registration
CLICK HERE to register online for the online and downloadable versions of the audio courses or to purchase and be sent course CDs. After your online purchase is complete, the information will be sent to our registration office. Within 24-48 hours, you will receive a confirmation email containing either information and instructions for accessing the online course or that your CD will be mailed shortly.

To register by phone call 801-957-5200, hours of operation are 7:30am - 7:00pm Monday - Thursday & 7:30am - 5:00pm Fridays.


Courses:

CECT 0010 LEED: Construction & Design (1 hr) Professional
Presenter: Melissa Orien
Overview of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) principles & the LEED rating system used to measure and certify buildings that employ green building principles in their construction and design.

CECT 0020 Mechanics’ Liens in Utah (1 hr) Core
Presenter: Justin Scott
Overview of mechanic’s lien laws to help contractors & suppliers become more familiar with current laws in Utah. Students will learn the steps they need to take to help protect their lien rights.

CECT 0030 Construction Insurance Issues (1 hr) Professional
Presenter: Justin Scott
This presentation will help contractors & material suppliers become more familiar with what their insurance policy may or may not cover and how they can best protect themselves in the event misfortune occurs as a result of their work.

CECT 0040 Litigating Construction Cases (1 hr)  Professional
Presenter: D.J. Williams
Litigation in construction cases is the focus of this lecture. The pros & cons of alternative dispute resolution and the expense associated with litigation will be covered. Session will conclude with tips to avoid litigation in the future.

CECT 0050 Construction Contracts in Utah (1 hr)  Professional
Presenter: D.J. Williams
This course will explore several common provisions in contracts and discuss how Utah law may enhance or modify provisions. Topics include: indemnification, alternate dispute resolution, prompt payment & attorney fees.

CECT 0060 AIA & Consensus DOCS Contracts (1 hr)  Core
Presenters: Melissa Orien & David Zimmerman
The AIA A201 (American Institute of Architects) form and the new Consensus DOCS contracts endorsed by the Association of General Contractors will be discussed. Recent changes along with suggestions for usage will be presented.

CECT 0070 Advanced LEED Topics (1hr)  Professional
Presenters: Melissa Orien & David Zimmerman
Course focuses on green building and energy conservation issues as taught by an expert in energy conservation-building and contractor issues.

CECT 0080 Construction Law Updates (1 hr)  Core
Presenters: Mellissa Orien & David Zimmerman
Overview of how recent changes to laws by the Utah Legislature in the 2009 legislative session impact a Contractor’s business. Review of regulations as they pertain to construction trades & how court decisions have impacted Utah Contractors.

CECT 0090 International Building Code for Commercial Buildings (1 hr)  Core
Presenter: Jody Hilton
Course reviews information on current International Residential Building Code requirements. Overview of the changes from 2003-2006 IRC & learn about the state of Utah Building Code amendments with respect to commercial buildings.

CECT 0110 International Residential Code (1hr)  Core
Presenter: Jody Hilton
Course reviews information on current International Residential Building Code requirements. Overview of the changes from 2003-2006 IRC & learn about the State of Utah Building Code amendments with respect to residential buildings.