New Jersey Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Certificate Program

Course Curriculum

This course meets the pre-licensing requirements necessary for individuals interested in becoming home inspectors in New Jersey and has been approved by the New Jersey Home Inspection Advisory Committee (HIAC). The course consists of 200 classroom hours and includes instruction in the major components of a residential building as outlined in the Role Delineation Study conducted by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors and suggested as the curriculum by the HIAC. Topics covered include roofing, exterior and drainage, plumbing systems, heating systems, electrical systems, interior components and insulation, structural components, ventilation, air conditioning systems and heat pumps, communications and professional practices and more.

To meet licensure requirements, students are also required to complete 40+ hours of field­based (on-the-job) training. Students accompany experienced and licensed home inspectors on at least 16 actual home inspections partaking in the inspection process and completing a home inspection report. Students then attend at least 2 4-hour report writing workshops to have their reports reviewed to ensure compliance with professional standards and reporting methodologies.

The cost of the field-based training is included in the course tuition.

Textbook rental and course material are included. Tools and equipment are extra

Classroom:

Via Webinar – Tuesdays, 6-10pm & Thursdays, 6-10pm & Saturdays, 8am-3pm

Field-based Training: 16 Field Based Training Inspections over a 90 day period 

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Course Descriptions

 

COMMUNICATION & PROFESSIONALISM

The professional home inspector is required 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 the Home Inspection industry.

ELECTRIC

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.

ROOFING

The emphasis in Roofing Inspection is on typical defects of the various types of roof coverings, draining 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.

PLUMBING

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.

AC / HEAT PUMP

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.

HEATING 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.

HEATING 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.

STRUCTURE

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.

INSULATION & INTERIOR

Focus is on the inspection of thermal insulation, vapors 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 counter tops and cabinets, and garage doors/door openers.

EXTERIOR

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 named above.

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