Overview The comprehensive home inspection course is broken down in an easy and understandable format. You study at your own pace. The course is comprised of course books, audio and visual tutorials, exercises and practice quizzes, photos of numerous inspection scenarios, exams and valuable industry updates all delivered to you online.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- 1 Understand the home as a system
- 2 Understand the home inspection process
- 3 Perform a professional home inspection
- 4 Start a home inspection company or seek employment as a home inspector
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Languages
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English
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Course Access Time
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Students have access to the course for one year (12 months) if the program is not completed within one year the student can contact us and we will extend their course access at no charge.
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Instructor
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Bill Ross Senior Technical Instructor
Bill is a long-time member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI ), California Real Estate Inspectors Association (CREIA), NAHI, IAEI, ICBO, and is a Certified Environmental Inspector. Bill also served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI).Bill was the Director of Technical Training and Support for Amerispec, one of the nations largest franchiser, for 10 years. He was the former owner of Goldenwest Home Inspectors, which performed over 14,000 inspections. He was also awarded the NAHI "Educator of the Year" in 2002 and 2003.
Jim Schumacher Senior Technical Instructor
Jim is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. He is the Founder of Done Right Home Inspections, which has performed thousands of home inspections. He is also a certified EIFS, radon and mold inspector. The Peoria Association of Realtors named him Inspector of the Year in 2003.Jim was the Maintenance Director for Woodford County Housing Authority and has performed HUD & FHA inspections. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Bloomington Board of Realtors.
Steve ODonnell Senior Technical Instructor
Steve has a long success record in the industry. He is the Co-founder of Newcomer's Inspection Services, which began in 1994. He is a certified Home Inspector in the State of Arizona and a Graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree. Steve has personally performed over 2,600 home inspections.
Joe Dudek Senior Technical Instructor
Joe joined the AHIT Technical Training Team bringing to AHIT an in-depth level of experience in the construction area. He has been a project manager of US Home Corp., owner of a carpentry contracting company, owner of two (2) custom home building companies and is currently an owner of a successful home inspection company. Joe is very effective in communicating to his students real life experiences and how they apply to the home inspection industry.
Mike Williams Senior Technical Instructor
Mike is the Founder of Y.P.C. Home Inspections of Amelia Island, Florida and has performed over two thousand home inspections. He is a 1999 graduate of AHIT and his son (Kyle, a 2004 AHIT Graduate) is taking the leading role in the family business. Mike graduated from the University Of Georgia in 1974 with B.A. in Business. He was selected as a Paul Harris Fellow by his local Rotary Club.
J.D. Fuller Senior Technical Instructor
J.D. is the owner & operator of Hercules Home Inspection & Pest Control Services LLC. Currently it is operating with 6 full time inspectors, and 5 full time pest control personnel. Jay started doing home inspections in 1996 and joined the Texas Association of Home Inspectors in 1998. He received Inspector of the year in 2003 and was appointed Director of Area Development in 2004, then elected VP of Membership Services in 2006. Jay resides in Palestine TX with his wife Gay. They have 4 kids and 4 grandchildren.
John Coleman Business Development Instructor
John is a business development and field instructor. His vast sales background, including a successful home inspection business is an invaluable asset to the Company. John is a graduate of the American Home Inspectors Training Institute and an active member of the National Association of Home Inspectors and the American Society of Home Inspectors. The Denver Association of Realtors also named John Inspector of the Year in 2002.
Derik Pomaville Business Development Instructor
Derik is a certified home inspector in the state of Arizona. An AHIT alumnus, he has been performing home inspections since 1994. He is also a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Derik also spent ten years in the insurance industry where he developed and conducted training classes for sales and marketing, Property and Casualty licensing and exam preparation, and advanced management skills. Derik has also graduated and assisted in conducting Dale Carnegie courses in Arizona and Texas.
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Prerequisites/Audience
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The intended audience for this program are individuals in the trade industries such as construction, HVAC, plumbing, builders, contractors and anyone who has an interest in homes and an eye for detail.
Requirements
IBM PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Windows 98 or later
Pentium or higher processor
64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
Internet connection to access online course books, tutorials, and online exams.
Email account to receive exam and course login and notifications
Speakers and sound card required for narrated supplemental tutorials
Macromedia Flash Player version 6 or greater (for supplemental tutorials)
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or greater (for online Course Books)
One of the following web browsers:
Internet Explorer 5+ (Internet Explorer 6 recommended)
Netscape 6+
Firefox 1.0+
AOL version 8+
NOTE:
Javascript & the ability to accept cookies must be enabled in the browser you use.
MACINTOSH SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Macintosh PowerPC
128 MB RAM
OS 9.1 or later
Internet connection to access online course books, tutorials, and online exams
Email account to receive exam and course notifications
Speakers required for narrated supplmental Flash tutorials
Macromedia Flash Player version 6 or greater (for supplemental tutorials)
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or greater (for online Course Books)
Only the browsers below have been tested for Macintosh:
Netscape 7+
Internet Explorer 5.1+
NOTE:
Javascript & the ability to accept cookies must be enabled in the browser you use.
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Lesson 1
I. Introduction to Home Inspection
a. An Overview
i. Defining the Home Inspection
ii. The Role of Home Inspection
iii. A Little History
iv. The Customer
v. The Opportunity
b. Home Inspection Content
i. The General Inspection
ii. Inspector Knowledge
c. The Home Inspection Process
i. Before the Inspection
ii. Arrival at the Site
iii. During the Inspection
iv. Communicating the Findings
v. Reporting
1. The Inspection Report
vi. A Sample Report
vii. About the Report
1. The Real Estate Transaction
viii. The Home Inspector’s Role
1. Standards of Practice
ix. General Exclusions
x. A Code of Ethics
1. About the Course
II. Inspecting Structures
a. The Structural Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
b. The Dynamics of Structure
i. Weight
ii. Movement
iii. Wind and Water
iv. Internal Stresses
v. Thinking about Structure
c. Foundation Construction
i. Footings
ii. Footing Drains
iii. Foundation Walls
iv. The Block Foundation
v. Poured Concrete
vi. Stone Masonry
vii. Brick Foundations
viii. Wood Foundations
ix. Piles, Piers, and Grade Beams
d. Slab Construction
e. Inspecting Foundations
i. Cracks
ii. Using Your Judgment
iii. Inspecting from the Outside
iv. Let’s Review
v. Reporting Your Findings
vi. Filling in the Report
f. Inspecting Basements
i. Inspecting for Water Penetration
ii. Basement Drainage
iii. Stairways, Floors, and Penetrations
iv. Supporting Structures
v. Reporting Your Findings
g. Inspecting Crawl Spaces
i. Access
ii. Inspecting the Floor
iii. Ventilation
iv. Insulation
v. Structural Concerns
vi. Reporting Your Findings
h. Inspecting Slabs
i. Reporting Your Findings
i. Above-Grade Construction
i. Wood Framing
ii. Post and Beam
iii. Log Homes
iv. Brick Veneer over Wood Framing
v. Solid Masonry Walls
j. Interior Framing
i. Floors
ii. Trusses
iii. Cantilevers
iv. Other Framing Concerns
k. Inspecting Roof Structure
i. Framing Members
ii. Roof Trusses
iii. Roof Sheathing
iv. Water Penetration
v. Attic Moisture
vi. Reporting Your Findings
l. Inspecting Structures Final Exam
III. Inspecting Exteriors
a. The Exterior Inspection
b. Inspecting the Siding
i. Under the Siding
ii. Wood Plank / Plywood Siding
iii. Composition Board
iv. Wood, Metal and Vinyl Siding
v. Asphalt Composition
vi. Asbestos Cement
vii. Stucco
viii. Solid Masonry Walls
ix. Brick Veneer
x. Other Sidings
xi. Paint
xii. Reporting Your Findings
c. Trim, Windows, Doors
i. Inspecting the Trim
ii. Window Construction
iii. Inspecting Windows
iv. Inspecting Doors
v. Reporting Your Findings
d. Around the House
i. Steps and Stoops
ii. Porches and Decks
iii. Balconies and Patios
iv. Walks and Driveways
v. Landscaping and Grading
vi. Retaining Walls
vii. Reporting Your Findings
e. Inspecting the Garage
i. Siding and Trim
ii. Windows and Doors
iii. Inspecting the Structure
iv. Safety Concerns
v. The Floor
vi. Vehicle Door
vii. Reporting Your Findings
f. Inspecting Exteriors Final Exam
IV. Inspecting Roofs
a. The Roof Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
ii. Inspection Equipment
iii. Inspection Concerns
b. General Information
i. Terms
ii. Types of Roofs
iii. Natural Enemies
c. Structure from the Exterior
d. Inspecting the Roof Covering
i. Asphalt Shingles
ii. Roll Roofing
iii. Built-Up Roofing
iv. Wood Shingles and Shakes
v. Tile Roofs
vi. Slate and Asbestos Cement Shingles
vii. Metal Roofing
viii. Single Ply Membranes
ix. Reporting Your Findings
x. Filling in the Report
e. Flashings
i. Ridge and Hip Flashings
ii. Valley Flashing
iii. Roof-To-Wall Flashing
iv. Roof-To-Flat-Roof Flashing
v. Edge Flashing
vi. Chimney Flashing
vii. Penetration Flashing
viii. Roof Structures
ix. Reporting Your Findings
f. Inspecting the Chimney
i. Chimney Construction
ii. Clearances
iii. Inspecting the Chase
iv. Inspecting the Flue
v. The Cricket
vi. Reporting Your Findings
g. Other Roof Items
h. Inspecting Roof Damage
i. Inspecting Gutters
ii. Inspecting Downspouts
iii. The Flat Roof
iv. Reporting Your Findings
i. Study Unit Three Examination
V. Inspecting Electrical
a. The Electrical Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
ii. Inspection Equipment
iii. Inspection Concerns
b. Basic Electricity
i. Volts, Ohms, Amps, and Watts
ii. Circuits
c. Inspecting the Service Entrance
i. The Service Drop
ii. Conduit or Cable
iii. The Meter
iv. Service Entrance Conductors
v. The Main Disconnect
vi. Determining Amperage Rating
vii. Grounding System
viii. Reporting Your Findings
ix. Filling in the Report
d. Inspecting the Main Panel
i. Safety Precautions
ii. Panel Locations
iii. Main Panel Layouts
iv. Subpanels
v. Inspecting the Panels
vi. Inspecting the Fuses or Breakers
vii. Inspecting the Wiring
viii. Reporting Your Findings
e. Inspecting Branch Circuit Wiring
i. Types of Branch Wiring
ii. Wiring Practices
iii. Inspecting Knob-and-Tube Wiring
iv. Inspecting Modern Wiring
v. Aluminum Wiring
vi. Reporting Your Findings
f. Inspecting Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets
i. Lighting Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets
ii. Electrical Outlets
iii. Outlet Requirements
iv. Inspecting the outlets
v. Testing the Outlets
vi. Putting It All Together
vii. Reporting Your Findings
g. Study Unit Four Exam
VI. Inspecting Plumbing
a. The Plumbing Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
b. Water Supply Entrance
i. Public Water Supply
ii. Private Water Supply
iii. Inspecting Private Water Supply
iv. Reporting Your Findings
v. Filling in the Report
c. Water Supply Piping
i. Corrosion
ii. Types of Supply Piping
iii. Inspecting Supply Piping
iv. Functional Flow
v. Cross Connections
vi. Reporting Your Findings
d. Drain, Waste, and Vent System
i. Waste Disposal
ii. The Venting System
iii. DWV Piping Materials
iv. Inspecting DWV Piping
v. Inspecting Drainage
vi. Reporting Your Findings
e. Hot Water System
i. Water Heaters
ii. Gas Water Heaters
iii. Electric Water Heaters
iv. Reporting Your Findings
f. Fixtures and Faucets
i. Inspecting Faucets
ii. Inspecting Sinks, Tubs, and Showers
iii. Inspecting Toilets
iv. Putting It All Together
v. Reporting Your Findings
g. Gas Piping
h. Study Unit Five Examination
VII. Inspecting Heating and Cooling
a. The Heating Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
ii. Inspection Equipment
iii. Inspection Concerns
b. General Information
i. Thermostats
ii. Zoning
iii. Master Shut-Off
iv. Clearances and Codes
v. Heat Transfer
vi. Types of Heating Systems
c. Gas-Fired Systems
i. A Word about Efficiencies
ii. Gas Supply
iii. Gas Controls
iv. Gas Burners
v. Inspecting Gas Components
d. Oil-Fired Systems
i. Oil Supply
ii. Oil Controls
iii. Oil Burners
iv. Inspecting Oil Component
e. Gravity Warm Air Furnaces
i. Operation and Distribution
ii. Inspecting Gravity Warm Air Furnaces
f. Forced Warm Air Furnaces
i. Types of Forced Warm Air Furnaces
ii. Furnace Components
iii. Inspecting Forced Warm Air Furnaces
iv. Reporting Your Findings
v. Filling in the Report
g. Hot Water Boilers
i. Types of Hot Water Systems
ii. Types of Hydronic Boilers
iii. Boiler Components
iv. Inspecting Hot Water Boilers
v. Reporting Your Findings
h. Steam Boilers
i. Steam Systems
i. Steam Boiler Controls and Gauges
ii. Inspecting Steam Boilers
iii. Reporting Your Findings
j. Other Heating Systems
i. Electric Heating
ii. Other Heating System
k. The Cooling Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
ii. The Refrigerant Cycle
iii. Inspection Concerns
iv. A Word about Cooling Capacity
l. Air Cooled Air Conditioning
i. The Furnace-Related Cooling System
ii. The Standalone Air Cooled Unit
iii. Inspecting Air Cooled Systems
iv. Reporting Your Findings
m. Other Cooling Systems
i. Water Cooled Air Conditioning
ii. The Gas Chiller
iii. The Evaporator Cooler
n. The Heat Pump
i. Air-to-Air Heat Pumps
ii. Inspecting Air-to-Air Heat Pumps
iii. Reporting Your Findings
o. Study Unit Six Examination
VIII. VIII. Inspecting Interiors
a. The Interior Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
ii. Inspection Tools
b. Walls and Ceilings
i. Plaster Facing
ii. Drywall
iii. Other Facings
iv. A Word about Structure
v. Wall and Ceiling Coverings
vi. Trim
c. Floors
i. Construction
ii. Wood Finish Flooring
iii. Flooring Tiles
iv. Floor Coverings
v. Inspecting Floors
d. Windows and Doors
i. Window Components
ii. Types of Windows
iii. Inspecting Windows
iv. Interior Doors
v. Inspecting Doors
e. Stairs and Balconies
i. Inspecting Stairways
ii. Inspecting Balconies
f. Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
i. The Masonry Fireplaces
ii. Other Types of Fireplaces
iii. Inspecting Fireplaces
iv. Wood Stoves
v. Reporting Your Findings
vi. Filling in the Report
g. Room-By-Room Inspection
i. Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Review
ii. Inspecting the Kitchen
iii. Inspecting the Bathroom
iv. Inspecting Other Rooms
v. Reporting Your Findings
h. Study Unit Seven Examination
IX. IX. Inspecting Insulation and Ventilation
a. The Insulation and Ventilation Inspection
i. Inspection Guidelines
b. Insulation
i. Types of Insulation
ii. Asbestos in Insulation
iii. Insulating the Home
iv. Inspecting the Insulation
v. Reporting Your Findings
vi. Filling in the Report
c. Ventilation
i. Crawl Space Ventilation
ii. A Word about Radon
iii. Attic Ventilation
iv. Cathedral and Flat Roofs
v. Inspecting the Ventilation
vi. Reporting Your Findings
d. Inspecting the Attic
i. The Entryway
ii. Structure Review
iii. Water Penetration
iv. Insulation
v. Ventilation
vi. The Chimney
vii. Electrical Safety
viii. Equipment in the Attic
ix. Reporting Your Findings
e. Study Unit Eight Examination
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