Building & Fire Code Academy
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The Building & Fire Code Academy is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) providing comprehensive and practical education in the administration, application and enforcement of building and fire codes.BFCA encompasses all major model codes and standards of construction disciplines. Additional programs are planned for ancillary municipal services such as zoning, public works and permit coordinating, along with a comprehensive curriculum of code study.
In addition to its standard continuing education courses, BFCA offers discipline specific certificate programs, an 11-week Code Enforcement Career Development Program (CECDP) to provide comprehensive training on the codes, including both classroom and field experience; and a four-year, state-approved Plumbing Apprenticeship Program that trains apprentices to become licensed Illinois plumbers.
The Building & Fire Code Academy is committed to offering exceptional educational programs by providing knowledgeable and experienced instructors and advancing career opportunities for industry professionals.
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Meals
The Building & Fire Code Academy provides students with hot, appetizing meals catered daily by the area's finest establishments when classes are in Hoffman Estates. Tasty snacks are combined with lunch menus that include a wide variety of main courses, an assortment of pasta, potato and rice dishes with plenty of hot vegetables, salads and desserts.
Accreditation
The Building & Fire Code Academy® is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
The IBHE requires the following information be provided for the most current reporting period and is available for all programs longer than 30 clock hours. This information pertains to students enrolled in the Code Enforcement Career Development Program (CECDP), Plumbing Apprenticeship Program (PAP), and certificate programs.
Code Enforcement Career Development Program (CECDP)
| Fiscal Year: 2012 - 2013 | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Number of students enrolled in a program of more than 30 clock hours. | 3 | |
| 2. Number of students not completing course instruction. | 0 | 0 |
| 3. Percentage of non-completers compared to total enrollment. | 0 | 0 |
| 4. Number and percentage of graduates requesting school placement assistance. | 0 | 0 |
| 5. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment as a result of placement assistance by the school. | 0 | 0 |
| 6. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment in the field who did not use the school's placement assistance. | 1 | 33.3 |
| 7. Average starting salary for all graduates employed. | $20.00 per hour | |
| 8. Number of students re-enrolling in other programs. | 0 |
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program (PAP)
| Fiscal Year: 2012 - 2013 | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Number of students enrolled in a program of more than 30 clock hours. | 42 | |
| 2. Number of students not completing course instruction. | 2 | |
| 3. Percentage of non-completers compared to total enrollment. | 5 | |
| 4. Number and percentage of graduates requesting school placement assistance. | 0 | 0 |
| 5. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment as a result of placement assistance by the school. | 0 | 0 |
| 6. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment in the field who did not use the school's placement assistance. | 40 | 100 |
| 7. Average starting salary for all graduates employed. | Not available | |
| 8. Number of students re-enrolling in other programs. | 0 | 0 |
Certificate Programs
| Fiscal Year: 2012 - 2013 | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Number of students enrolled in a program of more than 30 clock hours. | 2 | |
| 2. Number of students not completing course instruction. | 0 | |
| 3. Percentage of non-completers compared to total enrollment. | 0 | |
| 4. Number and percentage of graduates requesting school placement assistance. | 0 | 0 |
| 5. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment as a result of placement assistance by the school. | 0 | 0 |
| 6. Number and percentage of graduates obtaining employment in the field who did not use the school's placement assistance. | 2 | 100 |
| 7. Average starting salary for all graduates employed. | Not available | |
| 8. Number of students re-enrolling in other programs. | 0 |
Offering continuing education classes and complete career programs for inspectors, code officials, and design professionals
at all experience levels, BFCA is an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Authorized Provider
and an American Institute of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) Registered Provider. Students completing courses
receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), contact hours and/or state credit where applicable. Architects completing classes
earn Learning Units (LUs). All courses qualify for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credit. Specific courses are also approved
by individual states.
Call 1-800-488-7057 for more information.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS SCHOOL MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AT:
Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 East Adams, Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1404
Phone: (217) 782-2551
BFCA is an equal opportunity training facility. Training is provided to all without regard to race, sex, ethnic background, political association or membership in any other organization.