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Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The Home Inspection Diploma is designed to introduce students to a vast array of practical and technical skills and tools, preparing them for a career in the home inspection industry. This program provides training that links with the professional standards of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). This diploma program provides students with:

    • Knowledge of roof inspections focusing on system performance, safety concerns, and conformity with good construction practice
  • Comprehension of the structural components of a residential dwelling
  • The ability to inspect installed heating equipment as well as identify the energy source, type, material, condition, and any safety concerns related to this equipment
  • Knowledge of cooling systems’ typical defects and how to apply correct inspection techniques
  • Awareness of the interior water supply and distribution systems
  • The ability to inspect all aspects of a dwelling’s exterior
  • The knowledge to build an independent business
  • The ability to create, write, and deliver reports
  • The ability to address and effectively resolve disputes
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Career Opportunities

Home Inspection is a fast growing profession. The home inspector takes part in multiple tasks, including the examination and the preparation of a technical report regarding the physical condition of a home. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in either the private or public sector of the home inspection industry, as well as have an opportunity to become self-employed.

Semester 1

  • Keyboarding
    Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM)
  • Operating Systems
    Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
  • Word Processing
    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Spreadsheet
    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Office Skills
    Internet Fundamentals, Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 and 2, and basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
  • Business Skills
    Grammar Essentials for Business Writing and Customer Service
  • Accounting
    QuickBooks Premier
  • Job Readiness/Employability Skills
    Thought Pattern for a Successful Career
  • Home Inspection & Maintenance
    Roofing Inspection, Structure Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Heating Inspection 1 and 2, and Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Inspection

Semester 2

  • Home Inspection & Maintenance
    Plumbing Inspection, Exterior Inspection, Interior & Insulation Inspection, Communication & Professional practice, and Building Your Home Inspection Business
  • Program Type:

    Diploma

  • Anticipated salary:

    C$31,087 – C$65,194 (Information from PayScale Canada)

  • Program Duration:

    40 Weeks

  • Program Notes:

    Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.

  • Program Category:

    Business

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