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Home Inspector Certification*


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 Languages English Course Access Time 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. Instructor 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. Prerequisites/Audience 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. Show Syllabus Hide Syllabus 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 Hide Syllabus
Course ID/# : 5750/WorldED90
Fee: $2,595.00

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