Oregon Residential Contractor 5-Hour CE: Building Science, Moisture and Energy
CCB-approved 5-hour continuing education for Oregon residential contractors: building science, moisture and ventilation, the energy code, radon, wildfire and snow-load construction.
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- Approved by CCB · course SRA3022
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- CE hours
- 5 hours
- Renewal
- 8h · every 2 years
- Industry
- Contractor
- License class
- Residential contractor
Course Description
Five hours of Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) approved continuing education for residential contractors, taken online at your own pace.
Topics include building science and moisture control, ventilation of crawlspaces and attics, Oregon's residential energy code, radon-resistant new construction, wildfire-resistant construction in the wildland-urban interface, and snow-load design for Oregon's mountain regions.
These are hours in the CCB's approved subject list. They do not include the 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices, which only the CCB or a provider under a CCB agreement may teach.
Licensed six years or more: this course covers the 5 subject hours of your 8-hour renewal. Licensed less than six years: take it together with our 8-hour course for the 13 subject hours you need.
State Approval
Approved by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
- State
- Oregon
- Provider number
- 2014RCE0586
- Course number
- SRA3022
- Approved on
- October 9, 2026
Oregon Residential Contractor 5-Hour CE: Building Science, Moisture and Energy — Course Outline
1 module · 18 lessons · 5 CE hours
Module 1Building Science, Moisture and Energy for Oregon Homes18 lessons
- Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation Fundamentals
- Air Barrier Systems and Air Leakage Control
- Vapor Diffusion and Condensation Control in Wall Assemblies
- Moisture Management: Rainwater, Groundwater, and Drying Potential
- Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
- Advanced Framing and Thermal Bridging Mitigation
- Foundation Insulation and Frost Protection
- Energy Code Compliance and Conservation Measures for Residential Buildings
- Oregon Climate Zones and Microclimates for Builders
- Site Drainage and Soil Considerations in Western Oregon
- Air and Vapor Movement in Oregon's Marine Climate
- Rainscreen Principles for Oregon's Wet Climate
- Flashing and Fenestration Installation in High-Rain Regions
- Ventilation and Moisture Control in Crawlspaces and Attics
- Residential Energy Code Essentials in Oregon
- Radon-Resistant New Construction for Oregon Homes
- Wildfire-Resistant Construction in Oregon's Wildland-Urban Interface
- Snow Load Design and Cold-Climate Roofing for Oregon's Mountain Regions
Your Instructor
Michael Melvin
Contractor Educator
Founder of At Your Pace Online; contractor course instructor since 2011
Michael Melvin is a construction educator and former contractor who built one of the most widely used online training platforms for licensed tradespeople in the United States. As founder and former CEO of At Your Pace Online, he led the company from its early years in Oregon through its growth into a national provider of state-approved pre-licensing and continuing education. Under his leadership, AYPO became a trusted source for contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC, real estate, and insurance training across all 50 states. In 2021 the company was acquired by American Safety Council.
Melvin’s teaching is grounded in field experience. He previously worked as a general contractor in Oregon, then used that practical knowledge to design courses that contractors could actually use—licensing requirements, business practices, and job-site realities rather than theory alone. Through At Your Pace Online and related programs, he has trained thousands of general contractors nationwide. Today he is known as an instructor who speaks the language of the trade: someone who has run jobs, built a training company, and spent years helping contractors get licensed, stay compliant, and run stronger businesses.
What’s Included
- 5 CE credit hours
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Certificate of completion (instant)
- Board-ready completion records
What Oregon Requires From Residential Contractors
CE hours required
8 to 16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required
Topics Oregon requires across the full 8-hour residential contractors CE requirement
The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full Oregon requirement
- CCB laws, regulations and business practices — min 3 hrTaught only by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB); not part of this or any provider’s course.
- Other approved courses — min 13 hr
From this course to a renewed license
- 1
Complete it online
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.
- 2
Pass the checks
Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.
- 3
Download your certificate
Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.
- 4
Send it to the board
Email your certificate of completion to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov with your CCB license number in the subject line. The CCB will not renew a residential license until it has proof of your continuing education.
Questions Oregon residential contractors ask
How many continuing education hours do Oregon residential contractors need?
Oregon residential contractors must complete 8 to 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Oregon?
Requirements differ by license class in Oregon: 16 hours for Residential contractor (licensed by the CCB for less than six years); 8 hours for Residential contractor (licensed by the CCB for six or more years).
What topics are required for Oregon residential contractors continuing education?
Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) requires coverage of: CCB laws, regulations and business practices (3 hours, taught by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)); Other approved courses (13 hours).
How are completed CE hours reported to Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)?
Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) accepts completion reports from providers, but not every provider sends them, so do not rely on one. Email your certificate of completion to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov with your CCB license number in the subject line. The CCB will not renew a residential license until it has proof of your continuing education. You receive your certificate of completion as soon as you finish the course.
Other Oregon Residential Contractors Courses
Continuing education credit
This course is built to the continuing education the CCB requires for Residential Contractor renewal. On completion you receive a certificate instantly, and your completion record is kept in the format the CCB expects.
TradesCE is an independent board-approved education provider, not Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
Who this course is for: Licensed by the CCB for six or more years
Covers this license class
- Residential contractor
Oregon requires 8 hours every 2 years for these classes, set by Oregon Construction Contractors Board. See every Oregon residential contractors requirement →
Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026
Approved in 1 state
- OR
- Built for renewal credit
- Reporting-ready records