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Course
Description:
This course, which consists of six days of fast-paced instruction,
is designed to take the student with a background in construction,
engineering or related fields into the home inspection business.
Learning
Objectives:
Through a combination of classroom, hands-on and in-field
instruction, the student will gain a working knowledge of
all the systems and technical areas required to complete a
home inspection. In addition to building the students' technical
knowledge and skill level, we also cover topics on business
and marketing. Students finish the course by successful completion
of the home computer web-based final examination. This is
an ideal course to help those with a good technical base learn
how to apply their skills to the art of home inspection in
compliance with Nationally Recognized Standards of Practice.
Day
1 - The Scope of the Inspection
Learning
Objectives:
- Home
inspection history
- Scope
of a residential home inspection, including inclusions,
limitations, and exclusions
- The
home inspector's role in a real estate transaction
- Tools
necessary for the inspector
- Overview
of the business including, telephone enquiry, booking an
inspection, presentation of the inspection, report delivery,
payment/pricing, and business opportunities.
- Report
writing - meeting standards, reporting style options
Day
2 - Structure, Insulation and Ventilation
Learning
Objectives:
- Foundation
types and materials, signs and symptoms of normal wear,
signs of structural issues, identification of defects, performance
deficiencies and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Framing
types and materials, (walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs)
signs and symptoms of normal wear, signs of structural issues,
identification of defects, installation practices, performance
deficiencies and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Identify
types of exterior finish materials, signs and symptoms of
normal wear, defects, performance deficiencies and appropriate
inspection techniques.
Day
3 - Roofing, Plumbing
Learning
Objectives:
- Roofing
types and materials, signs and symptoms of normal wear,
signs of leakage issues, identification of defects, performance
deficiencies and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Roofing
types and materials, signs and symptoms of normal wear,
signs of leakage issues, identification of defects, installation
practices, performance deficiencies and appropriate inspection
techniques.
- Plumbing
system types and materials, signs and symptoms of normal
wear, signs of potential issues, identification of defects,
performance deficiencies and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Water
and waste system types and materials, signs and symptoms
of normal wear, signs of leakage or cross-connection issues,
identification of defects, installation practices, performance
deficiencies and appropriate inspection techniques.
Day
4 - Electrical
Learning
Objectives:
- Electrical
system types, devices and materials, signs and symptoms
of normal wear, signs of potential issues, identification
of defects, performance deficiencies and appropriate inspection
techniques.
- Panel
board system types and materials, signs and symptoms of
normal wear, signs of overheating issues, identification
of defects, installation practices, performance deficiencies
and appropriate inspection techniques.
Day
5 - Heating and Air conditioning.
Learning
Objectives:
- Heating
system types, devices and materials, signs and symptoms
of normal wear, signs of potential issues, identification
of defects, performance deficiencies and appropriate inspection
techniques.
- Solid
fuel heating system types and materials, signs and symptoms
of normal wear, signs of overheating issues, identification
of defects, installation practices, performance deficiencies
and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Cooling
and heat pump system types, devices and materials, signs
and symptoms of normal wear, signs of potential issues,
identification of defects, performance deficiencies and
appropriate inspection techniques.
- The
refrigeration cycle, identification of defects, installation
practices, performance deficiencies and appropriate inspection
techniques. Also discussed during this module are insulation
vapor retarders and ventilation.
Day
6 - Field Inspection - Marketing & Sales
Learning
Objectives:
- Identification
of defects, performance deficiencies, safety issues and
appropriate inspection techniques.
- Observation
of typical methods and procedures used during a typical
home inspection.
- Marketing
methods and persistence.
- How
to be different to succeed.
- Creating
a niche
- Pitfalls
to avoid for beginners
- Street
Fighter Marketing
Evaluation:
Final exam is web based, successful completion is required
for a certificate of completion.
Course
Materials Fees
Course
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Weekend Fast Track Classes* |
*Weekend Fast Track Classes are 2 consecutive weekends (Friday - Sunday)
Courses Start at 8:30 AM (8:00 in Rochester, NY)
NOTE: Classes fill up quickly. Please call to confirm enrollment availability before registering. |
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