Introduction to Professional Home Inspections: Preparation for the National Home Inspector/ASHI Exam
Summary: This course covers all aspects of the home inspection profession from furnaces to liability. With classroom content reinfored by home study and a hands-on home inspection, you will gain the skills and knowledge to start your home inspection career. By the completion of this course, you should be able to pass the National Home Inspector/ASHI Exam.
Target Audience: It provides a "jump start" for those wishing to enter the home inspection field.
Hours/Credits: 48 hours/This course has been approved by The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®) for 40 Membership Renewal Credits (MRC's), The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board for 42 credits, and the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission.
Instructor(s): Garwood, Kirkland and Nichols
Date/Time: No classes scheduled
Curriculum:
| Jan. 12: | Course Introduction and Orientation - Introduction to the Industry; History, Growth, Direction, Future; Video "Whole House Inspection"; Standards of Practice(ASHI with Addendum); Code of Ethics (ASHI); Business liability |
| Jan. 19: | Exterior, Plumbing, Interior. |
| Jan. 26: | Heating, Cooling, Insulation |
| Feb. 2: | Roof, Structural |
| Feb. 9: | When to Call an Engineer; Marketing and Report Writing; Busineess Budget |
| Feb. 16: | Whole House Inspection and Review; Exam |
Study Materials: "Principles of Home Inspection, System and Standards" by Dearborn Publishing
Pricing: $1,250.00