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HOME INSPECTION COURSE OUTLINE
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In as little as four months,or take longer if you wish, you can be ready to start making great money as a Professional Home Inspector. U.S. Career Institute prepares you to work for yourself at home or for a home inspection company. You get everything you need to know in easy-to-understand lessons that take you step-by-step through the details of home inspection, from the drainage on the lot through foundations, walls and ceilings, plumbing and electrical and much more.
Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.
Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5
Home Inspection Instruction Pack I Back to Top
Building a Dream: An Overview of Home Inspection
Your first lesson introduces you to the exciting world of home inspection. You'll learn why home inspectors are in such great demand and about the employment opportunities and salary potential for this growing career.
A Long-term Relationship: Home Inspection and Real Estate
This lesson illustrates how home inspection fits into the larger real estate industry. You'll meet your future clients, associates, and fellow real estate industry professionals. You'll also be introduced to key real estate terminology.
Introduction to the House
No two houses are exactly alike. In this lesson, you'll begin your "home" education by discovering the many different house types and styles.
The Lot
In this lesson you'll start your first inspection by examining the lot. You'll learn how to inspect a property's drainage, paved areas, retaining walls, and landscaping.
Foundations
In this lesson you'll get to the bottom of home inspection and analyze a home's foundation. You'll learn how soil and climate affect foundations, as well as what to look for in basements and crawl spaces.
Also included in Pack I:
• Course Organizer #1
• Course Introduction
• School Catalog
• You Can Do It! Tape
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Envelopes
• Student Assistance Forms
• Inspection Flashcards
• Flashlight
Home Inspection Instruction Pack II Back to Top
Frames and Wall Systems
This lesson covers the design, construction, and inspection basics of frames and external siding. Learn about common problems and characteristics of popular external sidings.
Environmental Concerns
Warning: termites, asbestos, mold, formaldehyde, radon gas, carbon monoxide, and electromagnetic fields! In this lesson, you'll learn about environmental hazards that can exist in a home and how to inspect for them.
Roofs
Explore the roof over your head. You will learn how roofs are built, how they stand up to the weather, and how to inspect them like a pro.
The Future of Home Inspection
The home inspection industry is constantly growing and evolving. In this lesson, youll discover the trends that shape home inspection today: outsourcing, specialization, and green construction.
The Interior I: Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Stairs, Windows, and Doors
Head inside and inspect a home's walls, ceilings, floors, and stairs. You will encounter the warning signs of faulty construction and moisture penetration, and you'll learn how to inspect trim and railings.
Also included in Pack II:
• Inspection Flashcards
• Professional Development, Part 1: Creating a Professional Image
• How to Juggle Work and Family Supplement
• Video: The Essentials of Home Inspection
• Comprehensive Glossary of Terms for Home Inspection
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Envelopes
• 4-in-1 Screwdriver
Home Inspection Instruction Pack III Back to Top
Electrical Systems
This lesson gives you a solid background in electrical theory, then takes you on a tour of the electrical equipment in the home, from the service entrance to the plug-ins. Additionally, you'll learn about safety concerns while inspecting the electrical system.
Technology and the Home Inspector
Grab your toolbox! In this lesson you'll learn about all of the everyday tools and inspection technology you will use when you inspect homes. You'll also learn about computer software available to make your inspection business more efficient.
Plumbing
Learn how a home's plumbing system and water heater work. You will learn how to inspect water flow and pressure, piping, and waste disposal. Additionally, you'll learn about safety concerns while inspecting the plumbing system.
The Interior II: Kitchen, Bathroom, and Appliances
Follow those pipes and wires to the kitchen and bathroom. In this lesson, you'll inspect sinks, bathtubs, toilets, dishwashers, stoves, washers, and dryers. You'll learn what to be on the lookout for in kitchens and bathrooms and how to step back to consider a home's overall use of space.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
Explore how fireplaces and wood stoves are constructed, as well as what you will be checking for when you inspect them.
Also included in Pack III:
• Course Organizer #2
• Inspection Flashcards
• Circuit Analyzer
• Professional Development, Part 2: Managing Stress, Time, and Money
• Computer Buyer's and User's Guide
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working Environment
Home Inspection Instruction Pack IV Back to Top
Insulation, Ventilation, and Moisture
Air quality is crucial to a home's value. Insulation, ventilation, and moisture control are important concerns in any home inspection. In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of interior environmental control.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Continue building your understanding of interior environmental control by learning to inspect heating systems, air conditioners, humidifiers, and air ducts.
Exterior Structures
Step outside and master the inspection of decks, balconies, pools, spas, garages, and more.
Estimating Repair Costs
Provide exceptional service to your future clients by learning to estimate the cost of repairing the problems you find during an inspection. This lesson shows you how.
Reporting Your Findings
Learn how to present your inspection findings to your clients. You'll learn about inspection report formats, contracts, disclaimers, and the importance of keeping good records.
A Home Inspection Walk Through - From Sidewalk to Chimney
Use your new skills to conduct a step-by-step building inspection of a house and complete a report.
Also included in Pack IV:
• Math Tutor for the Office Professional
• Professional Development, Part 3: Career Advancement
• Communicating with Your Clients
• Inspection Flashcards
• 25 foot tape measure
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Envelopes
Home Inspection Instruction Pack V Back to Top
A Home Inspection Walk Through - Getting at the Guts
You will get a chance to use your new skills to conduct a step-by-step inspection of the electricity, plumbing, and heating systems, as well as present your findings.
The House of Horrors - An Inspection Practicum
Apply your home inspection skills to this detailed scenario of a full home inspection.
The Business Side of Home Inspection
Home inspection is more than just examining buildings. In this lesson, you will explore the business aspect of home inspection. You will learn about inspection standards of conduct and business ethics. You will learn how to open and grow your own home inspection business. Learn important information about carrying on your business in the field, such as certification and licensing requirements, errors and omissions insurance, laws and liabilities, what to expect during the National Home Inspection Exam, and helpful testing hints.
Putting It All Together - A Comprehensive Final Exam
Complete your home inspection training by completing a full home inspection in this follow-along video final.
Also included in Pack V:
• Home Business Guide
• Telescoping Mirror
• Home Inspection Marketing Pack
• Home Inspection Jobs Finder
• Video: Home Inspection Practicum
• Home Inspection Handbook
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