Launch a rewarding career as a home inspector, bringing peace of mind to home buyers and sellers who depend on your impartial appraisal.
In partnership with Carson Dunlop & Associates, Northeast Iowa Community College is offering a 10-course training program that provides the technical skills and expertise to conduct visual exams of residential building areas and prepare written reports on the physical and operational condition of homes and housing units. Students will develop practical communication skills and knowledge of professional conduct and industry standards of practice to become successful home inspectors in this growing industry.
The curriculum has been organized into courses that describe the materials used in the construction of each house system and how they are assembled. The program discusses what may go wrong as well as the causes and the implications of problems that are typically found as part of the inspection process. The program gives you clear direction concerning what to look for during an inspection: for example, signs of non-performance due to old age, deferred maintenance, weather damage, and poor workmanship. Further, the program discusses ways to address these issues and how to report your findings to your clients.