Home Inspection Program

Program Overview

Georgian College's Home Inspection Training program, offered in partnership with Carson Dunlop and Associates, prepares students to become qualified home inspectors. The part-time program aligns with national standards and includes 10 mandatory courses covering various aspects of home inspection. Graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive home inspection reports and assist buyers in making informed decisions about property purchases.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from the Home Inspection Program at Georgian College:

Degree Overview

• Program Title: Home Inspection Training
• Partners: Offered in partnership with Carson Dunlop and Associates.
• Standards: Aligns with the Standards of Practice of ASHI/CAHPI (American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors) and conforms to the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by CHIBO (Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards).
• Duration: Part-time program
• Credential: Completion leads to being qualified to provide home inspection reports according to national standards and assist buyers in managing risks during the homebuying process.

Outline

• Course Schedule: Courses are offered on a course-by-course basis, allowing part-time students flexibility in their learning pace.
• Course List: The program includes 10 mandatory courses.
• Air Cond/Heat Pump Inspec(ODE) (OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Communicat/Prof Practice(ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Electrical Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Exterior Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Heating Inspection 1 (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Heating Inspection 2 (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Interior/Insulat Inspect (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Plumbing Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Roofing Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)

Careers

• Potential Career Paths: Home Inspector, Building Inspector, Property Inspector, Residential Inspector
• Opportunities: Employment with home inspection companies, government agencies, or starting an independent home inspection business.
• Outcomes: Graduates have the knowledge and skills to perform home inspections, write reports, and assist buyers in making informed decisions about property purchases.

Other

• Course Registration: Part-time students can register for individual courses without completing a formal application process.
• OSAP Eligibility: Part-time students may be eligible for OSAP funding depending on the number of courses they take per semester.
• OntarioLearn: The program offers OntarioLearn equivalents for most courses, allowing students flexibility in online learning options.
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Transfer of credits from previous postsecondary education or prior life/work experience is possible through the PLAR process.
• Learning Resources: The OntarioLearn website provides additional information about OntarioLearn courses.