Programs

Home Inspection

Home Inspection

Program Type:
Diploma/Certificate

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Inspection, Bookkeeping, Communication & Professional Practice, Customer Service, Electrical Inspection, Exterior Inspection, Heating Inspection, Interior & Insulation Inspection, Keyboarding, Computer Skills, MS Office, Plumbing Inspection, Roofing Inspection, Structure Inspection, Windows OS

Program Information

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
- the ability to handle disputes with effective resolutions
- 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 to identify typical defects on cooling systems and 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
- basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


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When I first visited Academy of Learning College the office staff members were welcoming and very friendly. I graduated with a Diploma in Project Administration which helped me obtain my PMP Certification shortly afterwards. I highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone looking to advance further in their career.

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Academy of Learning College helped me upgrade my skills… inspired me to focus and never give up. The flexible class schedule helped me so much and my confidence and self esteem was so much better. Thank you AOLC.

M. Krish

I was thrilled to be approved for the Marketing Coordinator program and attend as a Second Career student at Academy of Learning College. I learned at my own pace, developed great relationships with the other students and the instructors, and now currently work as a Marketing Coordinator with an insurance organization.

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