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.
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, 2023: Roofing , Code of Ethics
- Saturday, Day IX - October 28, 2023: Standard 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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