Home Inspection Certification Program
Embark on this unique opportunity while gaining invaluable skills and insights into the booming home inspection industry. Join ICA's Home Inspection Training Course and start building a future that's as rewarding as it is flexible!
Introduction
ICA is excited to partner with College of the Redwoods to offer Home Inspection Certification
training through the institution. This partnership helps expose a broader audience,
including non-traditional students and working professionals; by offering this flexible
certification program it gives graduates a new skillset and income opportunity. This
collaboration helps meet the demand for skilled home inspectors, filling a market
need while supporting local and regional workforce development.
General Training Program Description
Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) was founded with the goal of providing top-tier home inspection training. ICA offers a broad range of services, including online and live home inspection courses, as well as specialized certifications in mold, radon, lead testing, sewer scope, commercial property inspection, and drone roof inspections. With lifetime access to course materials, ICA supports students from start to finish, offering exam prep and career-long guidance. Their students also gain free access to the Report Form Pro 2 software for generating inspection reports, ensuring they’re fully prepared for the industry
Graduates of ICA's Home Inspection Training can explore numerous career paths, whether by starting their own business or joining an established company. With the potential to earn a stable and substantial income based on the number of inspections you conduct; this program paves the way for a rewarding and flexible career as a home inspector. Join ICA today and take the first step towards a successful career in home inspection.
General Course Outline (what you can expect to learn)
- Overview of Home Inspections
Provides an introduction and review of the home inspection industry - Legal and Business Aspects
Forming a business, pre-inspection agreements, insurance, marketing - The Inspection Process
Method of inspecting a house, Standards of Practice - Roofing 1
Roofing terms, materials, shingles types, roofing inspection process - Roofing 2
Roofing inspection process continued, roofing defects - Exterior 1
Site as it affects the home, grading, siding materials, defects - Exterior 2
Trim, porches, decks, stops, steps, paving, vegetation, defects - Structure 1
Structural basics, beams, joists, trusses, roof and wall framing, foundations - Structure 2
Structural inspection and defect recognition - Interior 1
Attics, insulation, interior rooms, walls, windows, doors - Interior 2
Bathrooms, kitchens, household appliances, basements, crawl spaces - Plumbing 1
Supply and waste piping, cross connections, vents, drainage - Plumbing 2
Fixtures, faucets, water heaters - Plumbing 3
Water heaters continued, fuel piping and storage, sump and ejector pumps - Heating 1
Combustion air requirements, forced air heating inspection process - Heating 2
Hydronic heating systems inspection process - Heating 3
Space heating, fireplaces, wood stoves, chimneys and vents - Air Conditioning 1
Refrigeration theory, split systems, ductless split systems, high-velocity - Air Conditioning 2
Air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps - Electrical 1
Electrical theory, service drops, wire gauges - Electrical 2
Wire material and types, electrical panels - Electrical 3
Main panels, sub panels - Electrical 4
Outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors - Report Writing
Providing a proper written report for the client - Marketing 1
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Marketing 2
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Commercial Inspection
Inspecting commercial buildings, covers ASTM standards - Inspection with Drones
Using a drone to complete roof inspections
For more information, and to register, please visit https://icaschool.com/redwoods
***LIVE dates for Eureka, CA coming soon!***