Inspection Pathways
Which inspection path is right for you?
Entry-Level Pathways
Entry
Special Inspection
No construction experience.
- Easiest pathway to break into
- No construction experience needed
- High demand, QA/QC roles
Employment Options
- Engineering Firms (Materials Testing & Inspection)
- Contractor QC
Entry
CWI
5 years welding experience.
- Five (5) years experience needed: welding, managing welding projects, inspecting welding, fabrication, or welding related
- High hourly pay rates upon entry
- High demand, QA/QC roles
Entry
Building Inspection
Construction/inspection experience.
- Prior construction or inspection experience typically required
- Most difficult to break into
- High demand, QC roles
Employment Options
- City & County Building Departments
- Contractor QC
- Code Inspection Firms
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