Home Inspection
Description
Home inspectors provide an objective, independent and comprehensive analysis of a home's major systems and components. Students in this College Certificate program learn the technical skills to assess and report on the condition of a home and its systems, as well as the business communication skills to build a successful practice in the home inspection field. Topics include roofing, insulation, structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and interior/exterior structures and systems in residential dwellings.
The program delivers the authorized curriculum as developed by Carson Dunlop and Associates. The courses fulfill the core academic requirements for Candidate Membership in the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), which is one step towards the "Registered Home Inspector" (RHI) designation that is granted by OAHI. The RHI designation incorporates the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors and the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (ASHI/CAHPI).
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within three years.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are self-directed.
- Possess an applied technical and computer aptitude.
- Are willing to work in a variety of challenging work settings and are physically mobile.
- Have an interest in engineering, construction and related building trades.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Courses:
HRA0004 Roofing Inspection
HRA0005 Structural Inspection
HRA0006 Electrical Inspection
HRA0007 Heating Inspection I
HRA0008 Heating Inspection II
HRA0009 Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Inspection
HRA0010 Plumbing Inspection
HRA0011 Exterior Inspection
HRA0012 Interior Insulation Inspection
COM0007 Communication - Professional Practices
HRA0005 Structural Inspection
HRA0006 Electrical Inspection
HRA0007 Heating Inspection I
HRA0008 Heating Inspection II
HRA0009 Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Inspection
HRA0010 Plumbing Inspection
HRA0011 Exterior Inspection
HRA0012 Interior Insulation Inspection
COM0007 Communication - Professional Practices
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Algonquin College
- Program type: College Approved Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 6402X07PAO
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.