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80-Hour Inspector Training 80-Hour Inspector Training (Alternate Schedules) New Construction & Code Compliance |
Heat Pump Theory
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This course is designed to prepare an individual, with or without prior experience, to take the NHIE and ASHI exams and to begin performing home inspections. Where state and local regulations allow, one may begin competently performing residential inspections upon completion of this course. For those of you that are interested in this course but feel you are unable to take an entire week from work, contact us to discuss your options. Upcoming Courses:
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80-Hour Inspector Training
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Similar to 80-Hour Inspector training mentioned above, this course is designed to prepare an individual to take the NHIE and ASHI exams and to begin performing home inspections. If local law allows, one may begin competently performing residential inspections upon completion of this course. The difference is, this course is catered to those who are not able to take a week at a time to take the course. It is offered either 3 evenings a week or on weekends to fit your schedule. Upcoming Courses:
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Whether you are preparing to pass the Property Maintenance Code Exam for ICC or just want to know how to perform the inspections properly, this 16-hour course will provide you with information, allowing you to walk away with a confident understanding of what and how. Upcoming Courses:
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| NHIE Preparation | |
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During this course, you will gain a basic understanding of how to take a test. You will become familiar with the structure of the questions found on the National Home Inspectors Exam. You will take a sample test after a review of the topics included in the NHIE Technical topics to be covered during this intense session include: Heating, Cooling, Structural Components, Exterior, Foundations, Roof, Insulating & Ventilating the Attic & Crawlspace, Interiors, Fireplaces & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, Electrical Systems and Professional Practices. This will also include examples of how to report your findings to clients. Upcoming Courses:
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This 8-hour course in blueprint reading provides an overview of common residential construction materials and methods relating to understanding how they go together. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Types of construction Dimensions & representation of drawings Various plans (foundation, elevation, etc) Specifications Upcoming Courses:
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| Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems (EIFS) | |
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EIFS is a synthetic for of stucco siding. If not installed properly, serious moisture problems will occur. Due to the common occurrence of these problems, the requests for this type of inspection are dramatically increasing. With the proper training, Stucco Identification and EIFS Moisture Survey Inspections provide the potential for significant increase in business and profit. This 8-hour course will teach you how to identify both real and artificial stucco. You will learn the proper procedures for installing EIFS and how to perform moisture surveys on homes sided with EIFS. Upcoming Courses:
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| New Construction Code Compliance | |
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New Construction or Phase Inspections are part of a growing demand and you should not be left behind. You have mastered the home inspection... Now the time has come for you to inspect the builder's work and catch the conditions that lead to the problems you have been reporting for years. In this 3-day course, you will learn how to look at the structure as it is being built, how to inspect according to the ICC and how to report on: Mechanical Electrical Final Grading Upcoming Courses:
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| Termites & Wood Destroying Insects | |
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Whether you are wanting to enhance your home inspection abilities or prepare to take exams required to become certified as a Pest Control Operator, this course is for you. This 8-hour course is designed to teach inspectors how to identify and distinguish the difference between the most common types of wood destroying insects and organisms. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Completing the WDI Report Preparing the graph Protecting your company from lawsuits Upcoming Courses:
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| Structural Deficiencies | |
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Beauty is only skin deep. As home inspectors, you have to look past the surface, so to speak, to determine if structural issues exist. This 4-hour course is designed to teach you to take a closer look and find clues that will point you in the direction of structural deficiencies. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Reading the clues and where they lead Upcoming Courses:
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| Vinyl Siding Installation | |
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Vinyl siding is not complicated, so why is it that so many installations are wrong? This 4-hour course is designed to teach you proper installation methods of vinyl siding, making you a more effective home inspector. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Tricks to improve standard installation Upcoming Courses:
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| Heat Pump Theory & Inspections | |
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Everyone knows that air conditioning puts out cold air, but how does a heat pump put out both hot and cold air? This 4-hour course will take the theory of thermodynamics and put it into english. You will gain an understanding of both air to air and geothermal systems, how to install them and simple inspection techniques. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Upcoming Courses:
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Old house wiring is a different animal in comparison to today's romex and breakers systems. 60 amp service with knob and tube wiring is the star of this 2-hour course, but any wiring system over 50 years old is included since it is not likely to be adequate for today's electrical demands. This course will teach you to review the current wiring system, identify potential problems and communicate those problems to your client. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Is it safe Making the system adequate for today Upcoming Courses:
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| Carbon Monoxide | |
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Carbon Monoxide is referred to as the silent killer. Though it is not required for home inspectors to check for carbon monoxide, it is more and more becoming standard practice. This 2-hour course is designed to expose you to carbon monoxide, what it is, what it does and how to detect it. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Methods available for detecting CO Upcoming Courses:
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With over 6,000 home inspectors across the nation using this system, 3-D Report Writing Software is among the most popular and versatile computer generated report writing programs available. Whether you have premier 3D or a focus product, the software includes Report Writer, with forms ready for use and some form of Office Management, allowing you to track clients and REALTORS and schedule inspections. This hands-on course is designed to get you off your feet quickly and effectively, using each of the main components of the program. You will also learn how to use and modify included documents, such as contracts and summary documents, or how to create your own. If you already have 3D installed on a laptop computer, you are encouraged to bring it with you. Otherwise, we have computers available for your use. Space is limited, enroll early. Upcoming Courses:
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3D Advanced is a 6-hour course designed for those who have been using 3D and would like to make it do more. This course will be broken into two segments. The first segment will focus on introducing many features and capabilities of 3D that many inspectors aren't using. It will also include an overview of the features introduced in the latest version. This will help enhance your business by optimizing your report writing time and producing a more professional product. The second segment will be spent with each attendee working on their own computers while someone is their to guide and answer questions. That's right, you are going to directly benefit from the time you spend working in class. Don't have a laptop, don't worry. Arrangements can be made so that anyone can take their work home and integrate it with his/her own 3D. If you already have 3D installed on a laptop computer, you are encouraged to bring it with you. Otherwise, we have computers available for your use. Space is limited, enroll early. Upcoming Courses
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This 8-hour course provides information for new and experienced users alike. Not only will you learn the basics of Quickbooks, but you will learn how to set it up specifically for the home inspection business. You will be provided with an overview of what Quickbooks has to offer and then, more specifically, be shown how to set up your chart of accounts and track your income and expenses. You will learn about class tracking, which will allow you to track your income and expenses by department, inspector, city, taxes, real estate office or agent, or any other way that makes the information more meaningful for you and your business... The possibilities are almost limitless. After all of this, you will learn how to take all of this information and produce valuable financial reports. Upcoming Courses:
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| Position your Business for Success | |
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Just as there are special tools necessary to conduct your home inspection, there are also man tools necessary, and often overlooked, to run a successful home inspection business. This 8-hour course is designed to help you understand what it takes to open and run a home inspection business. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Accounting procedures Importance of marketing Logo and color design Developing your company's branding Upcoming Courses:
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| Business Operations | |
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This 4-hour course will introduce the person new to the home inspection business to techniques and procedures that will lead them to starting a new home inspection business and causing it to grow into a successful enterprise. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Developing internal procedures and controls Circumventing litigation Upcoming Courses:
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| Marketing to REALTORS® | |
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During this 4-hour course, you will be introduced to techniques and procedures that will assist them in marketing to the primary source of client reference for new inspectors, the real estate industry. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Identifying top producers in real estate Marketing at inspection Upcoming Courses:
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| Becoming an Expert Witness | |
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Unfortunately, home inspectors are often subject of lawsuits. Whether you want to expand your business by marketing yourself as an expert witness or learn to defend yourself just in case... This 4-hour course is designed for you. Covered topics include but are not limited to: Preparing for deposition(s) & court Upcoming Courses:
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Last Update 01/29/2010 |
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