Course Title: Home Inspection Certificate
Hours required: 200
Price: $2,095
Length course offered: N/A
Instructor: Joseph P. Cummins [Bio]
Description:
This nationally recognized Home Inspection training course and online certificate program covers the principal components of home inspection procedures and processes. You'll learn how to create a home inspection report that will detail the home's condition including the heating and cooling systems, the plumbing and electrical systems, the roof and siding, as well as the framing and foundation. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Goals:
The NIBI® Online Home Inspection Certificate Course will:
Provide an introduction to the home inspection industry. Review home inspection standards of practice. Provide information on residential construction, materials, and installation practices. Address special concerns and issues related to house components. Cover resources, tools, and equipment used for home inspections. Review common safety concerns and personal protection issues. Provide general guidelines on inspection procedures. Address common communication issues, perspectives, and reporting formats.
Upon successful completion of the NIBI® Online Home Inspection Certificate, students will:
Understand the purpose and scope of home inspection standards. Recognize and describe basic residential construction materials and techniques. Know basic procedures for inspecting a home. Know basic home inspection equipment and personal protective gear. Recognize common defects found in residential construction. Know the appropriate reporting methodologies. Be able to sit for home inspection exams with reasonable expectation of success. Earn continuing education credits, where applicable.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
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Instructor Bio: Joseph P. Cummins
Joseph P. Cummins is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he majored in civil engineering. He began performing home inspections twenty-eight years ago and has personally inspected thousands of houses, multiple dwelling units and commercial properties. As Director of Engineering Services for an established home inspection business, he was instrumental in developing a commercial inspection program. He also coordinated all training aspects related to the inspection of condominiums, multiple dwellings and commercial properties including staff supervision, physical inspection, report presentations and expert witness testimony. Joe also has 10 years experience as the technical director of a nationwide relocation inspection services program.
For the past 15 years, Joe has provided educational programs and technical publications for the home inspection industry. He has served as an instructor for NIBI's home inspection training programs and seminars. Joe's responsibilities also include the development and implementation of new technical training programs, report writing forms and programs, and inspector support materials. He is the principal author and instructor for the NIBI Online Learning Program. He has been a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors since 1977 and has been licensed as a New Jersey Building Inspectors and WDI Inspector.
Associate Instructors:
John Hendricks is a graduate of Trenton State College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts Education with a major in Power Mechanics and a minor in Electronics. He earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. The last 20 years John's work experience has been in the home inspection field. During that time he performed thousands of home inspections on residential and light commercial buildings and served as an instructor for NIBI's home inspection training programs and seminars. He also developed and managed all facets of ancillary/environmental services, including but not limited to inspector Quality Control, Worker Health and Safety programs and federal/state licensing requirements for one of the largest home inspection firms in New Jersey. John is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. He is currently certified/licensed as a Radon Mitigation Specialist, Radon Measurement Specialist, Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator, Lead-based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor and Buried Fuel Tank Technician.
Joseph J. Tangrad: Prior to entering the home inspection field, Joe studied architectural drafting at the American Institute of Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joe also has extensive experience in the residential construction field, particularly in home remodeling and renovating. Since 1993, Joe has performed thousands of inspections on residential homes and light commercial properties and has served as an instructor for NIBI's home inspector training programs and seminars. He is a NIBI Certified Inspector, member of the American Society of Home Inspectors, a licensed Radon Measurement Technician, a licensed Lead-based Paint Inspector/ Risk Assessor, and a Certified Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Inspector.
