CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
- The home inspector's role in a real estate transaction.
- The scope of a residential home inspection, according to ASHI Standards of Practice.
- Review of the OBRE Standards & Requirements and Home Inspection License Act
Session 2 - Exterior (4 hours)
- Exterior walls, flashing, and trims.
- Decks, porches, balconies, steps, and railings.
- Doors and windows
- Driveways, walkways, and grading
- Problem identification
Session 3 - Roofing, Part 1 (4 hours)
- Asphalt shingles (composition) roofs.
- Wood shingles and shake roofs.
- Tile roofs, including clay and concrete
- Flat roofs, including built-up roofs and single ply roofs.
Session 4 - Roofing, Part 2 (4 hours)
- Roof drainage systems.
- Flashing, skylights, chimneys & roof penetrations.
- Detection of leakage and condensation.
- Practice Examination.
Session 5 - Structure, Part 1 (4 hours)
- Basic structural components:
- Foundations,
- Walls,
- Floors,
- Problem Identification.
Session 6 - Structure, Part 2 (4 hours)
- Home inspection vs. engineering.
- The real art of the structural inspection.
- Black & White reporting of your finding.
- Practice Examination.
Session 7 - Field Training & Report Writing (8 hours)
- Field inspection of local property.
- Review of entire inspection process.
- Technical demonstration of equipment.
- Report writing options.
- Pros and Cons of different reporting systems.
- Report writing exercise.
- Review of sample reports.
Session 8 - Attic & Ventilation (4 hours)
- Basic structural components:
- Trusses,
- Roof decking,
- Rafters and joist.
- Insulation and ventilation
Session 9 - Plumbing, Part 1 (4 hours)
- Supply piping system.
- Drain, waste and vent system.
- Fixtures and faucets.
- Functional flow and drainage.
- Leaks and corrosion.
Session 10 - Plumbing, Part 2 (4 hours)
- Leaks and corrosion.
- Water Heater
- Video Instruction
- Practice Examination
Session 11 - Heating Systems, Part 1 (4 hours)
- The combustion system (burners, fuels, etc.).
- Combustion air supply.
- Normal operating controls.
- Safety controls.
Session 12 - Heating Systems, Part 2 (4 hours)
- Exhaust flues, vents, and chimneys.
- Forced air furnaces.
- Boilers and steam heat.
- Electrical Heating.
- Practice Examination.
Session 13 - Air Conditioning & Heating Pumps (4 hours)
- Principals of operations
- Condensers and Evaporators.
- Normal operating controls.
- Distribution systems.
Session 14 - Electrical, Part 1 (4 hours)
- Service entrance wires and equipment.
- Main power disconnect.
- Fuses and breakers.
- Distribution panels
- Distribution wiring.
Session 15 - Electrical, Part 2 (4 hours)
- Grounding equipment.
- Light switches and receptacles.
- Ground fault circuit interrupters.
- Video Demonstration.
- Practice Examination.
Session 16 - Field Inspection & OBRE Test Prep (8 hours)
- Each students performs a full inspection
- Preparation of final report
- Review and Prep for OBRE licensing test.
Session 17 - Review and Final Exam (4 hours)
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