ICC Soils Online
Training Course

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Certification:
Soils Special Inspector through ICC (International Code Council)
Prerequisites:
Special Inspection General Requirements
Requirements:
None
Course Length:
40 Hours Online Training
Required Books:
International Building Code
Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations
11 ASTM Standards
IBC
International Building Code (2018 or 2021)
Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations
Based on 2015 IRC and IBC
Relevant Industries:
All Commercial Construction
Public/Private Projects
Materials Testing
QA/QC Inspection

Preferred

Education

Provider

Soils Code + Plans

40 Hours

4.0 CEUs/PDHs

Full Course Includes

90 Day Course Access

Visual Online Curriculum

Training Plan Sets & Practice Tests

Spaced Repetition Review

Personal Coaching Passing Guarantee

Targeted Quizzes & Code Tests

Insightful Audio Instruction

Photos, Graphics, & Illustrations

Pricing Options

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CODE + PLANS

$449

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User Reviews

Passed the Soils test and this course is phenomenal.

I want you guys to know that I would have never passed this exam without this course. It showed me everything I needed to know for the test, and not only that, I now understand why I'm doing the tests and soils analyses I'm doing.

Nelson L.

Media, PA

Thanks.

Good morning Matt. I would like to extend my thanks to you for all of your help in achieving my passing score on the soils plans.

Gerald B.

Brooklyn, NY

Passed Soils!

Hi, I just wanted to inform you that I passed my ICC Soils Special Inspection Exam. Thank you for your valuable training.

Tesh G.

Las Vegas, NV

CAREER TIP:

Every construction project begins with Soils as the foundation. Knowledge of this discipline makes for a very well-rounded inspector. Our training will prepare you for the test AND give you a strong understanding of the discipline, regardless of your prior soils laboratory experience. This course can be taken with little to no soils construction experience.

Personal Coaching

Matt Owens, Structural Bolting Instructor

Matt Owens, MSI, CWI

Chief Technical Advisor for Special Inspection

"Understanding soils is the key to becoming a well-rounded special inspector. All new construction involves a study and analysis of the on-site soils. When you learn and master soils inspection, your market value shoots up.

We developed this course with the input of 30-year inspection managers, engineers, and other industry experts. It is a strong, well-rounded training with lots of visuals and illustrations teaching the many concepts encompassing soils. After working through our material, you’ll understand soils, know your code references, and be able to pass the Codes test.

The Plans test can also be challenging, which is why we teach using both grading and civil drawings. By taking you through our Soils Training Plan Sets, you’ll have the knowledge and practice you need to pass the Plans test. As with our other ICC special inspection courses, I’m just one click away!"

Course Summary


Online Training Hours	40 Hours
CEU/PDH	4.0 Units
Access Time	90 Days
Accessibility	Anytime, Anywhere (not instructor-dependent)
Platform	Visual Online Curriculum
Coaching	Chat Messaging
Assessments	Quizzes/Practice Tests
Audio Instruction	Yes
Code Instruction	Yes
Interactive Plans	Yes

Course Breakdown

Soils - Code + Plans

40 hours of training | 90 days access

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Course Features

Topics

Soil Mechanics
Soil Classification
Soil Sampling
Laboratory Testing
The Proctor
Understanding Density
Nuclear Gauge
Learning the Sand Cone
Site Grading
Civil Plan Reading
Grading Plan Reading
Plans Navigation
Digital Plans Delivery Preparation
Test-Taking Preparation
Code/Plans Timed Tests

Engineering Load Path
Lab/Field Classification
Stockpile
Atterberg Limits, Sieve Analysis
Rock Corrections
Moisture/Density Relationships
Construction Compaction Equipment
Densification
Stake Reading
Civil vs. Grading Plan Reading
Reading Contours
Blueprint Commonalities
PRONTO At-Home Testing
Testing Strategies
Practice Tests

Topics

Engineering Load Path
Lab/Field Classification
Stockpile
Atterberg Limits, Sieve Analysis
Rock Corrections
Moisture/Density Relationships
Construction Compaction Equipment
Densification
Stake Reading
Civil vs. Grading Plan Reading
Reading Contours
Blueprint Commonalities
PRONTO At-Home Testing
Testing Strategies
Practice Tests

Study Tip

The actual test is made up of 2 separate tests – the Codes and the Plans. You will have 120 minutes to complete 60 code questions, and 90 minutes to complete 30 plans questions. The test is open-book.