Home Inspectors, Ontario Association of (OAHI)
Description
In partnership with Seneca College and Carson Dunlop and Associates, and in co-operation with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), Durham offers a 10-course Home Inspection program that incorporates the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (ASHI/CAHPI). Standards of Practice define a minimum and uniform standard for private, fee-paid home inspectors.
The Carson Dunlop and Associates program has been adopted by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and is also recognized and recommended by the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) in all Provinces. The Carson Dunlop program complies with ASHI Curriculum and Standards of Practice. The program also meets the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by the Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards (CHIBO).
The systems and components of a house include roofing, structure, electrical systems, heating systems, air conditioning/heat pumps, plumbing, the exterior, insulation and the interior. These courses have been created to address each of these components, as well as help you acquire the knowledge and professional communication skills you need to succeed in this growing industry. Throughout the program you will focus on obtaining a very practical knowledge of the performance of the systems and components of a house.Curriculum has been thoughtfully organized into subjects that describe the materials used in the construction of each house system and how they are assembled. Content covers what may go wrong as well as the causes and the implications of problems that result. The program gives students clear direction concerning what to look for during an inspection: signs of non-performance due to old age, deferred maintenance, weather damage, and poor workmanship. It is this aspect of the program that distinguishes it from the knowledge of contractors or other building professionals.
Successful completion of this program fulfils the academic entrance requirements of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) provided that a minimum grade of 70% is achieved in each of the courses being submitted to OAHI for consideration, except for the Defect Recognition and Reporting course (available only from OAHI) and the Ontario Building Code courses: Part Nine - Building Envelope; Part Nine - Health and Safety, (available through OAHI).
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
- Knowledge of or experience in the construction industry would be an asset
- You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate with a Durham College Certificate
- You must achieve a 70% or higher in each course in order to be recognized by the OAHI
- A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
Required Courses (Suggested Sequence of Study)
- HOME 1887 Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Inspection
- HOME 1880 Communication and Professional Practices
- HOME 1885 Electrical Inspection
- HOME 1881 Exterior Inspection
- HOME 1884 Heating Inspection I
- HOME 1888 Interior/Insulation Inspection
- HOME 1886 Plumbing Inspection
- HOME 1882 Roofing Inspection
- HOME 1883 Structural Inspection
- HOME 2884 Heating Inspection II
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: Durham College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: HOME
- 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.