Earn your Home Inspection License
Approved by the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
In just seven months you can prepare for a new career or supplemental income for your retirement. This program meets the requirements of the NYS Home Inspection licensing law and helps prepare you for the certification exam.
The program consists of 100 hours of classroom study and 40 hours of in-field experience (approximately 10 residential home inspections on weekends to be arranged).
Study state inspection standards as well as report writing and ethics. Learn to conduct an in-depth study of the major components of a house,
including the site, exterior sheathing including windows and doors, interior components including insulation and appliances, structural and non-structural portions of a wood frame house, electrical system, plumbing system, heating system, roof, attic, basement, crawl space and slab foundations.
Environmental concerns such as buried oil tanks, asbestos, lead, air quality and mold will be discussed. Learn how to communicate concerns to a homebuyer or seller and include these concerns into a written report that meets state standards.
Homework assignments and a final exam will be given. 100% attendance is mandatory by state law. A background in engineering, construction, or the trades (electrical, heating and plumbing) is helpful but not mandatory.
After completing this course and passing the NYS exam, you must apply to the state for your 2-year license with a nonrefundable $250 application fee. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent, freedom from disqualifying criminal convictions.
Tuition includes textbook, onsite inspection forms, and floor protectors (booties). Students may be asked to volunteer their homes for the home inspection. Various Sat. /Sun. classes to be determined by instructor.
 Course #788
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Building Science
This three-part course fulfills the continuing education requirement for the Home Inspector. Also helpful for a homeowner or ‘do-it-yourselfer.’
Begins with building science and the “house as a system approach.” Covers thermodynamics, heat transfer, moisture evaluation, indoor air quality issues, air and vapor barriers, proper construction methods, heat loss and energy saving measures.
Learn the basis for the current Energy Star programs.
In the second part of the course you’ll discuss thermal boundary, including types of insulation, how each works and proper installation.
Learn how to inspect for thermal bypasses and how to correct them by air sealing methods. Study ways to insulate attics, exterior walls, basements and crawl spaces to prevent excessive heat loss and moisture.
Learn about weather stripping windows and doors, lighting, and evaluating buildings for proper R-valve and U-valve using scientific testing methods.
In the final part of the course you’ll discuss high efficiency heating and hot water systems, as well as ventilation systems.
Cover furnaces, boilers, as well as geo-thermal and other heating methods with an emphasis on saving energy for heating and cooling.
Learn how to properly use Manual J and Manual D calculations. You’ll be able to determine if the house is too “tight”, and you’ll learn the correct ventilation methods to provide proper air quality and humidity levels inside the house.
Cover high efficiency hot water heaters as well as indirect storage tanks. Discuss cooling loads and how to inspect duct systems for air leakage. Student questions and participation are encouraged.
Course #733
All classes listed below are at Dix Hills-Bldg. A/Room 101A:
Residential Building Foundations
Covers slab, crawl space, partial basement, full basement and combination crawl and full basement. Learn to evaluate the integrity of the foundation. Discuss the impact of stucco and other decorative cement coverings on foundations. Look at the more common issues of spalling, efflorescence, vertical cracks, horizontal cracks, "V"-shaped cracks, concrete deterioration, bulging, vertical and horizontal displacement, uneven settlement and moisture instrusion.
1157-61 Tu 6-9PM (3hr, .3 CEU) $89, March 8
Personal Safety During Inspection
Review electrical hazards such as the circuit breaker panel, exposed junction boxes and conductors, and wet environments. Identify potential hazards and address materials to enhance personal safety during inspection of suspected noxious, flammable and carcinogenic gases; lead in plumbing and house paint; asbestos; and mold.
1158-61 Tu 6-9PM (3hr, .3 CEU) $89, March 15
Water, Moisture, Humidity, Grading and Site Drainage
Look at an old subject - water, the enemy of a house. Presentations will include moisture and humidity penetration of a home, from mechanical failure of a roof or flashing to "sweating" pipes and leaky appliances. Learn how grading and site drainage are impacted by water issues in the neighborhood. Understand the "Green" movement and the new "Energy Star" building requirements for residential construction in NYS.
1159-61 Tu 6-10PM (4hr, .4 CEU) $99, March 22
Wood-Framed Residential Decks & Common Causes of Deck Failure
Discuss the structural components of a deck, material compatability and good construction practices. The higher decks are constructed, the more home inspectors need to have the lastest knowledge of proper deck construction and inspection techniques.
1161-61 Tu 6-9PM (3hr, .3 CEU) $89, March 29
Roofs, Penetrations and Support Structures
Learn innovative methods for determining the adequacy of a multiple layer roof and the importance of inspecting a roof from within an attic or attic crawl space. Learn how to evaluate penetrations including vent stacks, chimneys, skylights, service entry masts and power vents and how they impact the integrity of the roof.
1162-61 Tu 6-9PM (3hr, .3 CEU) $89, April 5
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