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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
Required for the NJ Home Inspector’s license
renewals. 18 Topics described below:
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See Schedule for Course Dates
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
National Home Inspector Exam Prep Course
(8 hrs.) $250.00:
During this course, you will gain a basic understanding of how to take a test.
You will become familiar with the structure of the questions found on the
National Home Inspectors Exam. A sample test is included after a review of the
topics included in the NHIE. Technical topics to be covered during this intense
session include: Heating Systems, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps, Foundations
and Structural Components, Exterior Components, Roofing, Insulation and
Ventilation, Attic and Crawl Space, Interiors, Fireplaces & Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, Electrical Systems and Professional Practices.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:30am |
Introduction, professional practices, exam testing techniques
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| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Roofing & exterior components |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Foundations & structural components |
| 10:30 - 12 pm |
Heating, A/C & heat pumps |
| 12 - 1 pm |
Lunch |
| 1 - 2:30 pm |
Electrical & plumbing systems |
| 2:30 - 3 pm |
Insulation & ventilation |
| 3 - 4 pm |
Interior, fireplaces & solid fuel burning appliances |
| 4 - 5 pm |
Practice exam and review |
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New Construction Phased Inspections
(8 hrs.) $250.00:
Don't be left behind in this growing field. Gain the experience necessary
to inspect the builder's work and catch the conditions that lead to the
problems you have been reporting on for years. Learn how to perform phased
inspections of residential properties as the house is being built from the
ground up. Technical topics to be covered during this intense session include:
Sub-slab work, foundation wall placement, framing, roofing, mechanical
rough-ins, electrical and plumbing rough-ins, insulation & ventilation
verification and final grading. Also included is a discussion of different
builder's warranties including their responsibilities. New construction field
sheets will be given to each student to help in preparation of a final report.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:30am |
Introduction, builder's warranty programs, blueprint reading
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| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Inspecting foundations & framing components |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Inspecting roofing & exterior components |
| 10:30 - 12 pm |
Inspecting mechanical rough-ins |
| 12 - 1 pm |
Lunch |
| 1 - 2:30 pm |
Insulation inspection |
| 2:30 - 3 pm |
Pre-drywall inspection |
| 3 - 4 pm |
Post-drywall inspection & final walkthru inspection |
| 4 - 5 pm |
Report writing |
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Report Writing
(4 hrs.) $150.00:
Sometimes it's not what you say but how you say it (or report it). There
are usually many different ways to get the point across to comply with national
or state Standards of Practice. This course teaches inspectors how to prepare
home inspections reports and protect themselves without using scare tactics or
creating any animosity. There will also be an indepth discussion of the use of
Pre-inspection Agreements and the clauses and language necessary to comply with
national or state requirements.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:15 am |
Introduction |
| 8:15 - 9:00 am |
Review of New Jersey Home Inspector Law |
| 9:00 - 12:15 pm |
Report writing according to NJ law |
| 12:15 - 12:30 pm |
Report styles |
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Inspecting Antique and Historic Homes
(4 hrs.) $150.00:
Become an "old home" specialist. Learn the nuances of inspecting
older homes. The sloping floors and sagging structural members may have been
installed that way. This course concentrates on the construction techniques
used to build homes over 100 years old. Some of the topics include slate
roofing, galvanized piping, brick foundations, stone and rubble foundations,
knob and tube wiring and mortise and tenon framing.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:15 am |
Introduction |
| 8:15 - 9:30 am |
Inspecting slate, tile, fiber cement & wood
roofing |
| 9:30 - 10:15 am |
Inspecting stone and brick foundations |
| 10:15 - 10:45 am |
Balloon vs. platform framing, solid wood (heavy
timber) framing |
| 10:45 - 11 am |
Electrical systems & wiring |
| 11 - 11:30 am |
Inspecting galvanized & lead pipe plumbing
systems |
| 11:30 - 12:15pm |
Report writing |
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Creating A Financially Sound Home Inspection Business
(8 hrs.) $225.00:
This course is specifically designed for home inspection companies to help
them manage their income and expenses to work toward a positive bottom line.
You will be provided with an overview of QuickBooks Software and actually set
up a chart-of-accounts specifically designed for your home inspection business.
You will create customer profiles and learn to manage your company's account
receivable and payable. Once your company is properly set-up, with a few key
strokes and click of the mouse, you can compile this information to create
meaningful reports to manage the financial aspects of your home inspection
business. You will also learn about class tracking; which allows you to track
your income by department, inspector, city, taxes, real estate office or agent,
or any other way that makes the information more meaningful for your business.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:30 am |
Introduction |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Overview of accounting terms |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Creating a chart of accounts |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Creating customer and vendor accounts |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm |
Setting up accounts receivable and payable |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm |
Processing a customer and exercises |
| 2:30 - 5:30 pm |
Customizing your chart of accounts and exercises
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Synthetic Stucco Siding Evaluations
(8 hrs.) $250.00:
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) is an inexpensive synthetic
form of stucco siding increasingly being used for residential and commercial
siding. If not installed properly, serious moisture problems can occur. Due to
the common occurrence of these problems, the requests for this type of
inspection are dramatically increasing. With the proper training, stucco
identification and EIFS moisture analysis inspections provide the potential for
a dramatic increase in business and profit.
This course will teach you how to identify both real (hard coat) and synthetic
(EIFS) stucco. You will learn the proper procedures for installing EIFS and how
to perform moisture surveys on a home sided with EIFS.
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:30 am |
Introduction |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
History of EIFS |
| 9:30 - 11 am |
Identification of different EIFS systems |
| 11 - 12:30 pm |
EIFS installation techniques |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 1 - 2:30 pm |
Understanding EIFS installation problems |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
Performing an EIFS inspection |
| 3:30 - 4 pm |
Solving incorrect EIFS installations or problems |
| 4 - 5:30 pm |
EIFS report writing |
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Basic Pesticide Training Course
(4 hrs.) $100.00:
This course is a prerequisite for Core or initial pesticide operator
licensing and has been approved by the NJDEP. The course will assist you in
preparing to take the examination required to become a New Jersey certified
Pest Control Operator.
The following is the curriculum for the 4 hour Core class as defined by NJAC
7:30-6.2(a)1 & 2:
Class Schedule:
| 8 - 8:30 am |
Introduction |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Pesticide handling & safety |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Environmental considerations |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Symptoms of pesticide poisoning |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm |
Current laws and regulations |
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Termites & Other Wood Destroying Insects
See: This Page
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Roofing Inspection:
The emphasis in Roofing Inspection is on typical defects of the various
types of roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys and
other roof penetrations. Students apply their knowledge of roofing to
inspections that focus on system performance, safety concerns and compliance
with codes and standards. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Structure Inspection:
Structure Inspection focuses on the following structural components of a
residential dwelling: foundations and footings, floors, walls, and roof/ceiling
structures. Students learn to apply knowledge of structures to inspections that
focus on system performance, safety concerns and compliance with good
construction practices. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
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Electrical Inspection:
Electrical Inspection prepares students to inspect the performance of the
following components of electrical systems within residential buildings:
service drops, grounding systems, service panels, wiring systems, devices and
fixtures. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as part of the
initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
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Heating Inspection I:
Heating Inspections I covers installed heating systems (gas and oil furnaces,
hot water boilers). Emphasis is on the inspector's ability to identify the
energy source, type, material, condition and safety concerns as well as to
inspect the equipment. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
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Heating Inspection II:
Heating Inspections II covers vent systems, flues and chimneys as well as
fireplaces, other wood heating appliances and electric heating systems.
Students apply knowledge of these systems to the role of a home inspector. This
course can be taken as a refresher course or as part of the initial
requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Inspection:
Emphasis on Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Inspection is on cooling systems
and heat pumps. Students learn to identify typical defects and apply correct
inspection techniques. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Plumbing Inspection:
Plumbing Inspection prepares students to inspect in a residential dwelling, the
interior water supply and distribution systems (including fixtures and
faucets), as well as water heating equipment and drain/vent/waste systems and
their related fixtures. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Exterior Inspection:
Exterior Inspection covers retaining walls, grounds, window wells, lot grading,
driveways, patio, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, railings,
wall cladding, flashing trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, as well as exterior doors
and windows. Students learn to describe the exterior wall covering and inspect
all aspects of the exterior. This course can be taken as a refresher course or
as part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Insulation and Interior Inspection:
Focus is on the inspection of thermal insulation, vapor retarders and
ventilation systems, as well as the inspection of interior elements of
residential dwellings such as walls, ceilings, floors, basements, doors,
windows interior stairs/railings, installed countertops and cabinets, and
garage doors/door openers. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as
part of the initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Communication and Professional Practice:
The professional home inspector is required to both verbally and in writing to
describe the inspection process and communicate inspection findings to the
client. It is imperative that the home inspector be able to communicate clearly
and effectively to ensure understanding of an inspection once conducted.
Students in this subject develop their oral and written communication skills
and learn the reporting requirements and proper conduct of a professional in
this industry. This course can be taken as a refresher course or as part of the
initial requirements for licensing.
The course is offered as part of our Fast-Track or Nights-and-Weekends class
schedule. The course covers the content required by the NJ Home Inspection
Advisory Committee for initial licensing as approved by the NJ Department of
Education.
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Refund Policy: BICI reserves the right to cancel any class or
seminar due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be issued when a
class is canceled by BICI. If your schedule changes, you may attend a different
seminar or send a substitute at no charge. Cancellations received prior to 10
days before the seminar will receive a refund, less a $25 processing fee. No
refunds if canceling within 10 days of seminar.
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