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Home Inspector Training Academy
Event :: Saturday August 19th 2023 to Saturday November 11th 2023

Title
Registration :: Fall Season of Saturdays

Summary
How to Become a Home Inspector: August - November, 2023

Description

Our How to Become a Home Inspector course will take you through the entire process of inspecting a home and delivering an inspection report, as well as teach you how to compose yourself as an industry professional. Nationally recognized expert home inspector, Hollis Brown, will be your guide to getting your career off to a solid start.

Home inspector class VA


Start Date And Time
08/19/2023

End Date And Time
11/11/2023

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Road Arlington Virginia 22207 Map

Details

Summer Saturdays - Core Curriculum

This course has been approved by the Maryland Department of Labor, License and Regulation (DLLR), and by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), to meet the prelicensing training requirements for both states. The Fall Session begins in August, 2023.  Class will meet on Saturdays, at our Arlington location.  Each day includes eight hours of technical training from 9am tp 5pm.


Course Description:  80 Hour Core Curriculum

Classroom Location:  5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA. 22207

Course Fee:  $1,995 USD

Final Exam Fee:  $150 USD

Tuition Financing:  $395 Down payment due at Registration at least 7 days prior to the first day of class. Weekly payments of $200 until your balance is paid.

Text Book Requirements:  The Home Reference Book, by Carson Dunlop is included with your tuition.

Prerequisites:  None


10-Day Course Schedule:  

  • Saturday Day I - August 19, 2023:  Introduction & Overview, Structural Systems
  • Saturday , Day II - August 26, 2023: Structural, Heating Systems
  • Saturday, Day III - September 9, 2023:  Heating, Cooling Systems
  • Saturday, Day IV - September 16, 2023:  Cooling, Plumbing Systems, Bathrooms
  • Saturday, Day V - September 23, 2023:  Electrical Systems, Interiors
  • Saturday, Day VI - September 30, 2023:  Kitchens, Fireplaces & Solid-fuel Burning Appliances, Crawlspaces & Attics, Insulation & Ventilation, Exteriors
  • Saturday, Day VII - October 7, 2023:  Exterior, Roofing
  • Saturday, Day VIII - October 21, 2023Roofing , Code of Ethics
  • Saturday, Day IX - October 28, 2023Standard of Practice, Report Writing
  • Saturday, Day X - November 11, 2023:  Wrapping Up
  • Final Exam - By Appointment


COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

  • Face masks allowed (mask shaming not allowed)
  • Social distancing is encouraged in the classroom
  • Vaccination is encouraged


Home Inspector Training Academy: 703-468-1400


Day 1 of 10 :: Saturday August 19th 2023

Title
Structural Systems

Start Date And Time
08/19/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
08/19/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 2 of 10 :: Saturday August 26th 2023

Title
Heating Systems

Start Date And Time
08/26/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
08/26/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 3 of 10 :: Saturday September 9th 2023

Title
Cooling Systems

Start Date And Time
09/09/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
09/09/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 4 of 10 :: Saturday September 16th 2023

Title
Plumbing Systems

Start Date And Time
09/16/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
09/16/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 5 of 10 :: Saturday September 23rd 2023

Title
Electrical Systems, Interiors

Start Date And Time
09/23/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
09/23/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 6 of 10 :: Saturday September 30th 2023

Title
Kitchens, Fireplaces

Start Date And Time
09/30/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
09/30/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 7 of 10 :: Saturday October 7th 2023

Title
Exteriors, Roofing

Summary
- Standard of Practice - Code of Ethics - Report Writing

Description

Last Day

This is where we pull all the pieces together into a coherent whole and talk about next steps.

  • What do I do with all this information?
  • How do I get licensed?
  • What are the requirements or a license?
  • How/where do I get business?
  • Should I find a job or work for myself?
  • When/where/how do I take the test?

Start Date And Time
10/07/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
10/07/2023 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia

Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net

No Sessions
Day 8 of 10 :: Saturday October 21st 2023

Title
Code of Ethics

Start Date And Time
10/21/2023 12:00 PM

End Date And Time
10/21/2023 5:00 PM



No Sessions
Day 9 of 10 :: Saturday October 28th 2023

Title
Report Writing

Summary
- Structure - Heating and Cooling

Description

Welcome back to Day 2

Today we finish our discussion of Structures and move into Heating and Cooling. This is a challenging subject. Be sure to read this section of the text before class.

Tip of the day: Begin to think of this as a language class.


Start Date And Time
10/28/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
10/28/2023 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia

Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net

No Sessions
Day 10 of 10 :: Saturday November 11th 2023

Title
Standard of Practice

Summary
- Furnaces - Boilers - Air conditioners - Heat pumps

Description

Day 3

Today we continue our conversation about furnaces and boilers. From there we move the discusion on to refrigeration systems--air conditioners and heat pumps.

Tip of the day: Begin to think of this as a science class


Start Date And Time
11/11/2023 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
11/11/2023 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia

Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net

No Sessions