Technical Training Course Outline

DAY 1
Introduction

• Review materials
• Home Inspection Process Video
• ASHI, NAHI, CREIA, NACHI states’ standards
• Report review
• Report writing
• Home inspector role in a real estate transaction
• Basic tools
  

DAY 2
Structure/Basement

• How to Detect and Report Structural Problems
• Different Basement Structures Identified
• Basements / Crawl Spaces / Slab on Grade
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Structures but Were Afraid to Ask Exteriors
• Decks, Balconies, Steps, Porches, & Railings
• Walls, Flashings, Trim
• Eaves, Soffits, Fascia
• Driveways, Landscaping

Exterior

• Inspecting siding
• Trim, window, doors
• Steps, stoops, patios
• Decks, balconies
• Landscaping, grading, retaining walls

Roof

• Asphalt Shingles, Wood Shingles
• Tile Roofs, Shake Roofs
• Slate, Asbestos,
• Flat Roofs, Built-Up and Single-Ply
• Hands-on Inspection #1

DAY 3

Hands-on Exterior Inspections

Plumbing

• Water supply piping
• Drain, waste and vent systems
• Hot water systems
• Fixture and faucets
• Bath / kitchen / laundry / cross connections and more
  

Electrical

• Service Equipment
• How to Evaluate Amperage Size
• Proper Overload Protection
• Evaluating Panels & Sub-Panels
• Hands-on Electrical Panels & Evaluations
• Inspecting branch circuit wiring
• Inspecting fixtures, switches, outlets

DAY 4
Heating

• Principles of Operation
• Forced Air, Boilers, and Heat Pumps
• Heat Exchanger, Evaluations
• Hands-on Exercises

Central Air Conditioning

• Principles of Operation
• Evaporators
• Condensers
• Hands-on Exercises

Interior / Attic

• Insulation, ventilation
• Fireplaces
• Windows, doors, stairs
• Walls, ceilings, floors
  

Day 5

• Hands-on prop exercises
• Full house inspection #1
• Review of the inspection
• Review for test

Day 6

• Full house inspection #2
• Radon video and discussion
• Other environmental issues
• Review of the inspections
• Internet, websites, computer software
• Wrap up and graduation