Corporate Training By Zack Academy - 60-Hour Home Inspection Package

Why Should You Take This 60-Hour Home Inspection Package?

A Home Inspector's job is to identify defects in homes, so potential homebuyers learn what is wrong with a house before they purchase it. Potential homebuyers want to know how soon they will be needing a new roof, furnace, electrical upgrades, etc, and that is where a home inspector comes in. Homebuyers can use the information learned from a home inspection to negotiate repairs or costs. Whether you are a seasoned home inspector or someone trying to break into the field, this 60-Hour Home Inspection Package will prepare individuals to become successful home inspectors, so this vital service can be offered with confidence.

Please Note, this package fulfills requirements for the following states: AL, AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, ME, MS, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NM, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, WI, WY

Why Choose This DVD Home Study Format?

Did you know that most online courses only let you view the material once or twice and then you no longer have access? With DVD home study training, you can review the material anytime you want, as often as you want. This DVD Home Study Format enables participants to learn with visuals, which is essential when learning how to become a home inspector.

What Is Included With This 60-Hour Home Inspection Package?

12-Volume DVD Series:
Topics: HVAC, Structure, Electrical, Plumbing, Exteriors, Interiors, Basic Roofing, Advanced Roofing, Steam/Hot Water/Oil Fired Heating, Procedures, Wood Destroying Insects, Business Law. **Please see the syllabus for a full description of each DVD

All together, you see close to 2000 real life scenes of actual defects from real homes across the nation. Circles and Arrows help you identify the defect being discussed. Some home inspectors get this sort of exposure only after conducting 400 or more home inspections. 

The 500-Page Residential Home Inspection Manual:
The manual provides more detailed information on home inspection topics, also more information on growing and marketing your inspection services, liability issues, and inspector standards.  

Homework Assignments Covering the DVDs and Manual:
Score at least 80% on the homework and receive a Diploma. 

2-DVD Virtual Inspection Set: 
On the first DVD, an experienced inspector shows you the areas of a home he is inspecting. You inspect the home as you see it on the DVD. On the second DVD, the inspector explains his inspection results so you can compare your findings. 

Residential Forms CD:
These are the forms you need to provide reports and pre-inspection contracts, etc. to your client.  These are extensive, easy-to-use forms. Other companies sell their forms for up to $900.

Study Guide for the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE):
This is the exam used by most states as their state exam.

Complimentary Membership in NAHI:  (National Association of Home Inspectors, established in 1987).

Syllabus

1. Basic Roofing
Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Ice Damming
North/South Wear
Design Flaws
Attic Ventilation
Chimneys and Vents
Air Conditioning & Parapet Walls
Attics, Leaks in Attic
Fan, Plumbing Venting
Recessed Lights
Insulation

2. Advanced Roofing
Wood Shakes and Shingles
Flashing and Trees
Debris, Valleys, Arrangement
Coverings and Sag
Built up Roofs
Flashing, Trees, Debris, Valleys
Coverings, Sags
Single Ply Roofs
Appurtenances and Flashing
Trees and Debris
Coverings, Seams
Protrusions, Cuts &Tears
Sag, Ballast and Sealing
Rigid Roofing
Rolled Roofing
Asbestos Roofs
Glass and Unusual Roofs

3. Electrical
Types of Panels
Service Panels and Covers
GFCIs
Wire Types, Wiring Sizes, Other Defects
Bushings
Wire Damage
Wire Color
Branches
Older Wiring
Lamp Cord
Unconduited Wire
General Exterior
Exterior Unconduited
Exterior Weatherproof

4. Exteriors
Eaves and Soffits
Roof Drainage
Lot and Perimeter Drainage
Driveways and Walls
Air-Conditioning
Basement Access and Foundation Covering
Hose Bibs and Walls
Stucco
Types of Siding
Screens and Windows
Fences and Retaining Walls
Planters
Electrical
Garages/Carports/Sheds
Garage Doors
Decks, Porches and Balconies
Stairs and Steps
Rails
Foundation Walls and Piers
Skylights and Sun Rooms
Built-up Roofs

5. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Thermostats
Electrical Shut Off
Vents and Flues
Possible Asbestos
Combination Air Supply
Heat Registers
Return Air Vents
Fuel Burning Units
Forced Warm Air Heating
Forced Hot Water Heating
Electric Resistance Heating
Old Style Heating Units
Modern Style Heating
Rust From Condensation
Draft Problems
Floor Units
Heat Pumps
Gas Shut Off Valves
Gas Leaks
Accessories
Fireplaces, and Heating Stoves
Air Conditioning
Swamp Coolers
Central Air Conditioning
Humidifiers & Attic Fans
Water Cooled Air Conditioning

6. Interior
Halls and Stairs
Rooms
Evidence of Leaks
Bathrooms
Water Infiltration
Crawl Spaces and Insulation
Basement
Kitchens
Storage Spaces
Laundries and Utility Rooms
Fireplaces
Attics

7. Plumbing
Service Lines
Interior Water Distribution
Septic Systems
Water Wells & Equipment
Corrosion
Supply Line Types
Drain Pipes
Drain Pipe Pitch
P and S Traps
Drains
Sump Pumps
Fixtures
Water Damage in Joints
Shower Pans
Water Heaters
Water Heater Tanks and Flues

8. Business Aspects and Procedures
Inspection Procedures
Interior: Systems, Attics, Rooms, Bathrooms and Kitchens
HVAC and Termites
Procedure Checklist
Control Forms & Questionnaires
Licensing
Training and Tools
Inspector Ethics
Estimating Repair Costs
Type of Business Organization
Bookkeeping
Complaints
Liability Insurance
Marketing & Pricing
Short term marketing strategies
Long term marketing strategies

9. Steam, Hot Water, and Oil- Fired Heating Systems
Oil Tanks and Lines
Oil Fired Burners
Oil Fired Safety
Boilers and Tanks
Boilers and Burners
Direct Venting
Boiler Equipment
Valves, Mixers and Controllers
Step Systems, Water Controls
Heat Sources
Condensate and Warm Air Units
Relays and Controls
Tankless and Oil-Fired Hot Water Systems

10. Structure
Modern Construction Techniques
Slab and Crawl Space Foundations
Stone Walls, Wood Posts
Wood Framing
Brick, Wood Foundations/ Walls
Concrete and Brick Foundations and Walls
General Wall Problems
Wood Supports
Post and Beam Construction
Joists
Attic Supports
Garage Structure
Piers
Chimneys
Iron/Steel Components
Porch Settlement/Slab Heave
Case Studies:
Major Settlement in Solid Brick Walls
Loss of Footing and Carport Settlement
Defective Attic Support
Irregular Brick Cracks
Out of Plumb, Settling Walls
Major Quadrant, Chimney Settlement

11. Wood Destroying Insects and Organisms
Subterranean Termites
Exterior/Interior Evidence
Subterranean Termite Damage
Subterranean Termite Inspection
Subterranean Termite Entry
Carpenter Ants
Drywood/Dampwood Termites
Beetles and Borers
Bees and Wasps
Rot and Fungi
Formosan Termites

12. Inspector Business Law
Practical Aspects of Liability
Client Questionnaire
Seller"s Questionnaire
Engineer / Architect Liability
Contract Liability
Criminal Liability
General Liability
Legislation
Nine Different Inspection Cases