HOME INSPECTOR

Career Outlook

Your New Career
Millions of dollars in residential property is sold daily. As long as there is a demand for housing, there will be a need for qualified Home Inspectors. Train at home and you could be part of this exciting and profitable field! 

• Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little six months by studying just an hour a day for your new career.
• Start your own business. Your program will teach you important skills you can use to open your own home inspection firm.

Your New Career Opportunities
The routine practice of obtaining home inspections is a relatively recent development, causing employment of home inspectors to increase rapidly. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that jobs for Home Inspectors will grow nearly 17% through 2018.* That means there's a lot of opportunity for you to make your mark in this exciting career.

Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being a Home Inspector.

• You'll learn inspection standards and the basics of conducting a home inspection.
• You will understand how to carry out interior, exterior, and structural inspections.
• You'll learn how to analyze heating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• You'll also learn how to market your services and open your own business.

* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Overview

Learn how to become a Home Inspector - at home, at your own pace, with the Continuing Education Center.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career in home inspection. The Continuing Education Center Home Inspector training program helps you develop them quickly and conveniently.

You’ll learn about:

• The Inspection Process
• Structural Design
• Exterior and Interior Inspections
• Electrical and Mechanical Inspections
• Starting your own home inspection business

And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed!

Start a rewarding, moneymaking careerin a growing field.

Why complete the Continuing Education Center Home Inspector training program? With the right credentials, you can:

• Earn an average of $50,000 per year.*
• Work for an architectural or real estate firm, or state or local government.
• Work for an existing home inspection firm or start your own business!

Demand for Home Inspectors will increase nearly 17% through 2018.** Well-trained workers will have especially favorable opportunities!

State Licensing Requirements
Licensing requirements for Home Inspectors vary greatly from state-to-state throughout the United States and sometimes contain specific educational course approvals. You should contact your state's appropriate licensing bureau for the current requirements or your state legislature for pending legislation. This is particularly important for residents of Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.

Contact the Continuing Education Center Today.

Find out more about the Continuing Education center's Home Inspector training that includes:

• All the lessons and learning aids you need.
• Unlimited instructional support.
• Access to student services by website, phone, and mail.

Get more information today and in as little as six months from enrollment you can be on your way to a career as a Home Inspector!***

 * Salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary based on experience.

** Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*** Because state licensing regulations vary for Home Inspectors, we recommend that you check with the licensing agency in your state to find out what requirements you'll need to fulfill to obtain your license.

Program Outline

Here's how it works
Your program consists of courses designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll employ in your new career as a Home Inspector. Your first course will be accessible to you as soon as your enrollment has been accepted. Other courses will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with. Not all courses require textbooks; some use electronic instructional material.

You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with the Continuing Education Center.

 HI100 — The Inspection Process
Introduction to the inspection process; the concept of disclosure; identifying clients and sources of referrals; inspector qualifications; employment opportunities and related occupations; pre-inspection agreements; data collection and types of reporting formats; building codes and code enforcement officials; professional standards and practices; tools of the trade.

HI101 — Structural Design
Introduction to structural systems and types of framing; detailed study of architectural building styles; multifamily housing; using house plans in home inspections; the structure inspection; basements and crawl spaces; doors and windows; interior walls and ceilings; floors; stairways; attics; house ventilation.

HI102 — Exterior Inspections
Inspecting the site; foundation and footings; types of roofing and flashings; chimneys; walkways; entrances and stairways; decks and porches; driveways and patios; carports and garages; exterior walls, windows, and doors.

HI103 — Electrical Inspections
Electrical theory and terms; wire types and sizes; service entrances and main panel boxes; circuits and receptacles; standards of electrical inspections; inspecting services, panel boxes, and circuits; inspecting receptacles; safety concerns and electrical hazards.

HI104 — Mechanical Inspections
Introduction to heating systems; forced air and hydronic heating systems; heat pumps; fireplaces; other heating alternatives, such as electric, radiant, and solar heating systems; introduction to plumbing systems; water supply and piping systems; drainage and waste disposal; fixtures; water heaters; inspecting plumbing systems.

HI105 — Interior Inspections
Interior inspection standards; kitchens and their appliances; laundries; bathrooms and their fixtures; insulation and vapor barriers; safety and security devices; smoke detectors; indoor air quality issues, such as mold, radon, and asbestos.

HI106 — Professional Practices
Starting a home inspection business; financial considerations; insurances; licensing; keeping business records; marketing and advertising; maintaining a professional image; professional associations; preparing for certification examinations. (Required textbook provided with course.)

Online Library and Librarian
Students in the Continuing Education Center have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with the Continuing Education Center.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

Some states require certification or licensing for Home Inspectors. Please check with your state and local agencies regarding qualification requirements.